scholarly journals Predictors of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use in two cohorts of Australian women

2012 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 168-170
Author(s):  
Emma E. Poulsen ◽  
David Sibbritt ◽  
Deirdre McLaughlin ◽  
Jon Adams ◽  
Nancy A. Pachana
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Urban Settings ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use has been researched widely; however, studies with older adults and Australian populations are limited. The profile of Australian women CAM users has been mapped using the 1996 data from the ALSWH (Adamset al., 2003). Mid-age adults were frequent CAM users (28%) followed by young adults (19%) and older adults (15%). No consistent characteristics of CAM users across age groups were identified. Generally, CAM users lived in non-urban settings, and reported poorer physical and mental health. Predictors of CAM use for Australian women have not yet been explored.

scholarly journals The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Korean Young Adult Members of Fitness Centers

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung-Nam Kim ◽  
Bokmin Kim ◽  
Jaehee Kim
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Fitness Centers ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

In general, the pattern and perception of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in young people are little known. Particularly, given South Korea’s dual health care system that includes both Korean traditional medicine and Western medicine, young adults in South Korea may be unique for the study of CAM use. Accordingly, this study investigated the modality, purpose, and perceptions of CAM use among young adults in South Korea and determined the predictors of CAM use. In addition, reasons for CAM use were compared to those for exercise. A survey was conducted among 649 young members of fitness centers (aged 20-39 years). The structured written questionnaire included the questions related to use of 30 CAM modalities, satisfaction with CAM use, factors associated with CAM use, reasons for exercise and CAM use, and perceptions of CAM. The most common therapies used in lifetime were acupuncture, massage, moxibustion/cupping, yoga, and diet-based therapies. The most satisfied therapy was massage followed by aroma therapy. The main reasons for using CAM were to relieve musculoskeletal pains while those for doing exercise were to lose weight, to promote health, and to have a positive body image. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that higher education level, having a religion, and having a health problem were significant independent predictors of CAM use after controlling for other factors. The majority of respondents reported “relief of pain and symptoms” as the perceived effect of CAM and “lack of advertising” as the weakness of CAM. The majority of respondents got CAM information from mass media and Internet. In conclusion, CAM use is significantly associated with education level, religious status, and health status in Korean young adult members of fitness centers. The main purposes of utilizing CAM and performing exercise are different.

scholarly journals Complementary and alternative medicine use among older adults with musculoskeletal pain: findings from the European Social Survey (2014) special module on the social determinants of health

2021 ◽  
pp. 204946372110232
Author(s):  
Ann-Marie Morrissey ◽  
Aoife O’Neill ◽  
Kieran O’Sullivan ◽  
Katie Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
European Social Survey ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Survey ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Background: This study describes the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among older adults who report being hampered in daily activities due to musculoskeletal pain. The characteristics of older adults with debilitating musculoskeletal pain who report CAM use is also examined. Methods: Cross-sectional European Social Survey Round 7 data from 21 countries were examined for participants aged 55 years and older, who reported musculoskeletal pain that hampered daily activities in the past 12 months. Results: Of the 4950 older adult participants reporting musculoskeletal pain that hampered daily activities, the majority (63.5%) were from the West of Europe, reported secondary education or less (78.2%), and reported at least one other health-related problem (74.6%). In total, 1657 (33.5%) reported using at least one CAM treatment in the previous year. Manual body-based therapies (MBBTs) were most used, including massage therapy (17.9%) and osteopathy (7.0%). Alternative medicinal systems (AMSs) were also popular with 6.5% using homoeopathy and 5.3% reporting herbal treatments. A general trend of higher CAM use in younger participants was noted. CAM use was associated with physiotherapy use, female gender, higher levels of education, being in employment and living in West Europe. Those reporting multiple health problems were more likely to use all CAM treatments, except MBBT. Conclusion: A third of older Europeans with musculoskeletal pain report CAM use in the previous 12 months. Certain subgroups with higher rates of CAM use could be identified. Clinicians should comprehensively and routinely assess CAM use among older adults with musculoskeletal pain.

scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use and Diabetes Self-Management Among Rural Older Adults

2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronny A. Bell ◽  
Jeanette M. Stafford ◽  
Thomas A. Arcury ◽  
Beverly M. Snively ◽  
Shannon L. Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Native American ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Healthy Behaviors ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative ◽  
Rural Older Adults

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a growing form of self-care and is related to other healthy behaviors. This study examines the relationship between CAM use and diabetes self-management. A survey of rural older African American, Native American, and White adults with diabetes was conducted. Data were collected on diabetes self-management domains and general and diabetes-specific CAM use. Some associations were observed, particularly for CAM use and following a healthy eating plan. CAM is part of the health maintenance strategy of rural older adults with diabetes. Further research should examine the health trajectory associated with CAM use in this population.

scholarly journals The Utilization of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Saudi Older Adults: A Population-Based Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Mohammad H. Aljawadi ◽  
Abdullah T. Khoja ◽  
Azzam D. AlOtaibi ◽  
Khalid Turki Alharbi ◽  
Muhannad Abdulwahed Alodayni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Herbal Products ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Manual Manipulation ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Background. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an integral part of patients' therapeutic experience worldwide. Among Saudi older adults, less is known about CAM utilization. Objectives. To determine the prevalence, patterns, and factors associated with CAM utilization among SOA. Methods. In the Saudi National Survey for Elderly Health (SNSEH), subjects were asked about CAM use during the last twelve months before the interview. CAM use was defined as any use of herbal products, acupuncture, bloodletting, cauterization, medical massage, bones manual manipulation, honey, or religious rituals. Demographic characteristics included gender, age, marital status, region, educational level, and residence area. In addition, multiple comorbidities were included as possible factors that may be associated with CAM use. Multivariable logistic regression was used to explore factors associated with CAM utilization. All statistical analyses were done using STATA v.14. Results. Out of 2946 respondents, 50.4% were males, the mean age was 70.3 ± 8.3 years, and 70% were illiterate. CAM use was prevalent (62.5%). The most common CAM types were herbal products (25.4%), acupuncture (21.2%), bloodletting (12%), honey (9.5%), cauterization (7.4%), medical massage and bones manual manipulation (4%), and traditional bone setting (2.1%). In the multivariable regression, age, gender, and marital status did not have an impact on the odds of using CAM. Subjects from rural areas were 2.92 times more likely to use CAM compared with subjects in urban areas (OR = 2.92; 95%CI: 2.28‐3.75). Subjects with metabolic disorders (OR = 0.50; 95% CI: 0.42‐0.60) or kidney disease were less likely to use CAM (OR = 0.30; 95%CI: 0.14‐0.64). About pain, CAM is used more in neck pain (OR = 1.69; 95%CI: 1.30‐2.21) and also used in back pain (OR =  1.22; 95%CI: 1.03‐1.46). Conclusions. CAM use was very prevalent among SOA. Clinicians and pharmacists must ask about CAM use among older adults as many of CAM may interact with patients medications.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Rural Older Adults

2002 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas A. Arcury ◽  
Sara A. Quandt ◽  
Ronny A. Bell ◽  
Mara Z. Vitolins
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Mineral Supplements ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Folk Remedies ◽  
Complementary And Alternative ◽  
Rural Older Adults

Little research has investigated Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use prevalence and its determinants among older adults. We examined ethnic and gender variation in CAM use among rural older adults who reside in two North Carolina counties. Home and folk remedies, and vitamin and mineral supplements, were used by most participants. Men and women did not differ. African and Native American elders used home and folk remedies more than European Americans; European and Native Americans used vitamin and mineral supplements more than African Americans. Health care providers should be aware that their patients use CAM and may need counseling to minimize CAM-drug interactions.

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