A cross-sectional survey to assess patients’ expectancies from homeopathy in a homeopathic hospital in India
Published: 18 August 2026| Version 3 | DOI: 10.17632/24x327tp5m.3
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Patient expectancy toward homeopathic care in a tertiary hospital setting was found to be high and primarily shaped by prior treatment experiences and system-level beliefs rather than socio-demographic characteristics. Using a psychometrically validated 8-item instrument, expectancy showed good reliability and a two-factor structure reflecting general trust and direct clinical expectations. Perceived past effectiveness of homeopathy and the belief in its broad applicability across age groups were the strongest correlates of higher expectancy.
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- West Bengal University of Health SciencesWest Bengal, Kolkata
Categories
Health Survey, Survey, Homeopathy, Qualitative Research, Cross Sectional Study, Psychometric Testing