Kajian Persepsi Masyarakat terhadap Pemanfaatan Minyak Karo untuk Pengobatan Tradisional Patah Tulang di Medan Selayang

Abstract

Fractures are caused by a number of factors related to the aging process, as bone density decreases with age. The development of modern medical practices for the treatment of fractures by the government and private sector has always been accompanied by the development of traditional medicine practices. This is shown by traditional medicine that remains alive and becomes a model of alternative medicine in society. The utilization of karo oil is generally used in daily treatment for colds, because karo oil has no chemical content and side effects, it is safe for daily use. Traditional fracture treatment is the choice of the community for reasons such as being cheaper and the demographics of living far from health facilities and the experience of the closest people who influence the decision to choose traditional treatment. The number of fracture incidents in 2018 reached 92,976, and in North Sumatra reached 3.74%. So, this study aims to, (1) find out how people's perceptions of the use of karo oil in the treatment of fractures and other treatments; (2) find out how people's perceptions are related to the reasons for the choice of traditional medicine for fractures compared to modern medicine; (3) find out how people's perceptions of the existence of karo oil as traditional karo local wisdom that needs to be preserved. . This study found that the Medan Selayang community has a positive perception of traditional medicine using Karo oil, indicated by the high belief in the effectiveness of the treatment, especially in treating fractures, sprains, and muscle pain. These perceptions are formed from direct experience, cultural heritage, and a social environment that supports the practice of traditional medicine. These practices reflect the values of kinship, social solidarity and local wisdom in the community. Traditional medicine practitioners often perform social functions similar to medical social workers, as they provide emotional, social and spiritual support to patients. This study provides recommendations to those who treat fractures, those who sell karo oil, those who receive traditional treatment for fractures, policy makers and scholars related to preserving and promoting information related to traditional treatment of fractures using karo oil.