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Аннотация: Use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasing in popularity, with estimated rates for the general population varying between 8% and 42% (Ni, Simile, & Hardy, 2002).Such widespread use necessitates that health professionals understand who uses CAM.This study explores demographic and psychosocial predictors of CAM use among a Southern rural population.Baseline data from The Rural Physician Cancer Prevention Project (CA 71024), a five-year dietary study, were analyzed.CAM use was defined in the study as taking vitamins, natural or herbal remedies, or alternative medicine.We predicted demographic variables (gender, ethnicity, marital status, age, education), time since last visit to a physician, trust in physician, and importance of physician's advice will influence CAM use.Participants (N = 397) were mostly female (64%) and Caucasian (58%), with 37% African American.Sixty percent were married, 42% middle-aged (30-50 years old), and 15% had not received a high school diploma.Almost all participants had seen a physician in the last year (93%), most trusted their physician 'very much' (66%), and 79% indicated that their physician's advice was 'very' important.About half the participants reported currently using CAM (52%).Logistic regression was conducted to determine factors that influence CAM use (yes/no).Results suggest that CAM use is significantly influenced by age (OR=1.020,CI=1.003-1.037),education (OR=1.278,CI=1.051-1.554),and trust in physician (OR=0.719,CI=0.518-0.997).Findings contribute to the on-going attempt to understand patient characteristics and beliefs of CAM users, thus helping physicians better understand patients and their medical needs.
Год издания: 2005
Издательство: Oxford University Press
Источник: Annals of Behavioral Medicine
Открытый доступ: bronze
Том: 29
Выпуск: Supplement
Страницы: S152–S215