scholarly journals Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Children with Asthma

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 183-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Torres-Llenza ◽  
Sanjit Bhogal ◽  
Michael Davis ◽  
Francine M Ducharme
Keyword(s):  
Asthma Control ◽  
Persistent Asthma ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Asian Ethnicity ◽  
Children With Asthma ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

BACKGROUND: Because of the potential risk of interaction with, and underuse of, conventional medications, it is important to document the prevalence of the use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) in asthmatic children.OBJECTIVE: To ascertain the prevalence and type of CAMs, and to identify factors associated with their use.METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of children who presented to the Asthma Centre of The Montreal Children’s Hospital (Montreal, Quebec) between 1999 and 2007 was conducted. At the initial consultation, parents completed a questionnaire inquiring, in part, about CAM use. Computerized health records provided information regarding patient characteristics and their condition.RESULTS: The median age of the 2027 children surveyed was 6.1 years (interquartile range 3.3 to 10.5 years); 58% were male and 59% of children had persistent asthma. The prevalence of CAM use was 13% (95% CI 12% to 15%). Supplemental vitamins (24%), homeopathy (18%) and acupuncture (11%) were the most commonly reported CAMs. Multivariable logistic regression analysis confirmed the association of CAM use with age younger than six years (OR 1.86; 95% CI 1.20 to 2.96), Asian ethnicity (OR 1.89; 95% CI 1.01 to 3.52), episodic asthma (OR 1.88; 95% CI 1.08 to 3.28) and poor asthma control (OR 1.98; 95% CI 1.80 to 3.31).CONCLUSION: The prevalence of reported CAM use among Quebec children with asthma remained modest (13%), with vitamins, homeopathy and acupuncture being the most popular modalities. CAM use was associated with preschool age, Asian ethnicity, episodic asthma and poor asthma control.

scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Slovakia: Results of a National Population Survey

SAGE Open ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824402110684
Author(s):  
Ivan Souček ◽  
Roman Hofreiter
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Medical Systems ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in Europe has intensely increased in recent decades. To acquire information about the patterns and trends of CAM use in Slovakia, a nationwide representative survey was conducted on Slovakian adult population. A nationally representative cross-sectional survey was administered to the general population of Slovakian residents aged 18 years and over. The respondents were interviewed face-to-face by professional interviewers. Data were collected during September 2019 as a part of an omnibus survey on a variety of subjects. Altogether, 82.4% of the respondents reported either regular CAM method use or the lifetime prevalence of such use. The most frequently reported group of methods were biologically based treatments (78.9%), followed by manipulative and body-based methods (54.4%), mind-body interventions (31.9%), whole medical systems (18.2%), and energy therapies (4.2%). Vitamins (71.1%), herbal teas (68.1%), massages (53.6%), religious healing (20.3%), and special diets (18.8%) were the five most commonly preferred CAM modalities. Female gender, higher income and higher education are significant predictors of CAM use. The study highlights the association between satisfaction with healthcare systems, health situations, and the use of CAM.

Complementary and alternative medicine use among cancer patients at a private hospital in Brazil.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e14144-e14144
Author(s):  
Eliza Dalsasso Ricardo ◽  
Denise Oishi ◽  
Marcelo Oliveira Dos Santos ◽  
Renata D'Alpino D'Alpino
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Cancer Type ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Younger Patients ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

e14144 Background: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is relatively common among cancer patients. Data regarding CAM use in Brazil is scarce. We sought to define CAM use by cancer patients and investigate factors that might influence it. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of adults diagnosed with any cancer type who came to appointments at our outpatient clinic in January 2020. Chi-square tests were used to investigate the association between CAM use and age and gender Results: We interviewed 156 patients who consented to the face-to-face interview and all of them completed the questionnaires. Most patients were between 51 and 70 years-old; 56% were female and 55% had their cancer diagnosed in the last 12 months. Most cancer types were breast (17.4%), colorectal (16.7%), and lung (16.1%). More than 90% of the participants were on any active treatment. The prevalence of current CAM use was 29.6%. 58.7% of the patients did not believe CAM has anti-cancer properties, including 32.6% of patients who reported CAM use. Two-thirds of the participants have never discussed about CAM with their oncologists. Only 5.1% of the respondents would abandon conventional cancer treatment in order to use just CAM. Among CAM users, 55% referred multiple therapies use. Of those therapies, spiritual surgery was the most prevalent one. There was a significant higher proportion of females reporting CAM use (p = 0,029) as well as a higher proportion of CAM use among younger patients (p = 0,008). Conclusions: CAM use was common among our study population, especially spiritual surgery. Women and younger patients were more prone to use CAM. Although most patients would not abandon conventional treatment, many of them have never discussed about CAM with their oncologists.

scholarly journals Complementary and alternative medicine use by glioma patients in Switzerland

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 237-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Günter Eisele ◽  
Ulrich Roelcke ◽  
Katrin Conen ◽  
Fabienne Huber ◽  
Tobias Weiss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Who Grade ◽  
Grade Ii ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Abstract Background During the course of disease, most glioma patients learn that there is no cure for their tumor. It is therefore not uncommon for patients or caregivers to seek complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments. Patterns of CAM use vary across the globe, but little is known about the type of, and motivation for, CAM use in most countries. Methods Here we conducted a cross-sectional survey of CAM use in patients harboring gliomas of World Health Organization (WHO) grades II to IV at 3 specialized neuro-oncology centers in Switzerland. Results Of 208 patients who returned the survey, approximately half reported having used or using CAM. CAM use was associated with younger age. Patients suffering from WHO grade II gliomas were less likely to indicate CAM use. The leading motivation for CAM use was to contribute actively to the treatment of the disease. CAM use was commonly not counseled or supervised by a health care professional. Cost and issues of reimbursement were not an important factor in the decision against or for CAM use. Conclusions Physicians caring for glioma patients should be aware of and explore CAM use to better understand patients’ attitudes toward their disease, to provide counseling, and to identify potential interactions of CAM with standard treatments for gliomas.

scholarly journals The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Lebanese Adults: Results from a National Survey

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Naja ◽  
M. Alameddine ◽  
L. Itani ◽  
H. Shoaib ◽  
D. Hariri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Objective. To examine the prevalence and correlates of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use in Lebanon.Methods. A cross-sectional survey was conducted through face to face interviews on a nationally representative sample of 1,475 Lebanese adults. The survey questionnaire explored the sociodemographic and health related characteristics as well as the types and modes of CAM use. The main outcome in this study was the use of CAM during the last 12 months.Results. Prevalence of CAM use was 29.87% with “folk herbs” being the most commonly used (75%). Two out of five CAM users indicated using it as alternative to conventional therapies and only 28.4% of users disclosed the use of CAM to their physician. CAM use was significantly associated with higher income, presence of a chronic disease, and lack of access to needed health care. Lower odds of CAM use were observed among older adults and those with a higher education level.Conclusions. This study revealed a high prevalence of CAM use in Lebanon. Health policy and decision makers need to facilitate proper regulation and integration of CAM into mainstream medicine and educate health care providers and the public alike on the safe and effective use of CAM therapies.

scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Slovakia: Results of a National Population Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Soucek ◽  
Roman Hofreiter
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Medical Systems ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Religious Healing ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Introduction: The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)<br>in Europe has intensely increased in recent decades. To acquire<br>information about the patterns and trends of CAM use in Slovakia, a<br>nationwide representative survey was conducted on Slovakian adult<br>population.<br>Methods: A nationally representative cross-sectional survey was<br>administered to the general population of Slovakian residents aged 18<br>years and over. The respondents were interviewed face-to-face by<br>professional interviewers. Data were collected during September 2019 as<br>a part of an omnibus survey on a variety of subjects.<br>Results: Altogether, 82.4% of the respondents reported either regular<br>CAM method use or the lifetime prevalence of such use. The most<br>frequently reported group of methods were biologically based treatments<br>(78.9%), followed by manipulative and body-based methods (54.4%),<br>mind-body interventions (31.9%), whole medical systems (18.2%) and<br>energy therapies (4.2%). Vitamins (71.1%), herbal teas (68.1%),<br>massages (53.6%), religious healing (20.3%) and special diets (18.8%)<br>were the five most commonly preferred CAM modalities. It was indicated<br>that female respondents with higher household income are more likely to<br>use CAM.<br>Conclusions: Female gender, higher income and higher education are<br>significant predictors of CAM use. The study highlights the association<br>between satisfaction with healthcare systems, health situations, and the<br>use of CAM.

scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Slovakia: Results of a National Population Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Soucek ◽  
Roman Hofreiter
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Medical Systems ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Religious Healing ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Introduction: The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)<br>in Europe has intensely increased in recent decades. To acquire<br>information about the patterns and trends of CAM use in Slovakia, a<br>nationwide representative survey was conducted on Slovakian adult<br>population.<br>Methods: A nationally representative cross-sectional survey was<br>administered to the general population of Slovakian residents aged 18<br>years and over. The respondents were interviewed face-to-face by<br>professional interviewers. Data were collected during September 2019 as<br>a part of an omnibus survey on a variety of subjects.<br>Results: Altogether, 82.4% of the respondents reported either regular<br>CAM method use or the lifetime prevalence of such use. The most<br>frequently reported group of methods were biologically based treatments<br>(78.9%), followed by manipulative and body-based methods (54.4%),<br>mind-body interventions (31.9%), whole medical systems (18.2%) and<br>energy therapies (4.2%). Vitamins (71.1%), herbal teas (68.1%),<br>massages (53.6%), religious healing (20.3%) and special diets (18.8%)<br>were the five most commonly preferred CAM modalities. It was indicated<br>that female respondents with higher household income are more likely to<br>use CAM.<br>Conclusions: Female gender, higher income and higher education are<br>significant predictors of CAM use. The study highlights the association<br>between satisfaction with healthcare systems, health situations, and the<br>use of CAM.

scholarly journals Complementary and alternative medicine use in the prevention of COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey in Kerala, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 5329
Author(s):  
G. K. Mini ◽  
Chitra A. Grace ◽  
Lordson Jinbert
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Kerala State ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Background: Globally, there is evidence of increased Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use during epidemics, and pandemics.  Recent studies have shown that there is an increased use of CAM during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The aim of the study was to investigate the pattern of CAM practice in the prevention of COVID-19 pandemic among adults in Kerala state, India.Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted in the first week of June 2021 among adults residing in Kerala state. The study used a pre-tested google form to collect the data. A total of 548 individuals aged 18-84 years answered an online questionnaire for the present study.Results: A higher proportion (52.4%) of participants were aged <30 years, 30.8% were males, 55.3% rural residents, 26.6% health care professionals, and 51.1% had a regular income. CAM use prevalence was 59.3% (95% CI: 55.1 to 63.3). Social media (46.9%) was the most frequently reported source of CAM. The age-adjusted analysis results showed that CAM use was higher among health professionals (OR: 2.15, 95% CI: 1.41-3.27), those who did not believe that vaccine could prevent coronavirus (OR: 1.91 CI: 1.08-3.39), and those who were having no regular income (OR: 1.56, CI: 1.04-2.34), compared to their counterparts.Conclusions: Close to 60% of CAM use in this population is a public health concern since the efficacy of CAM use for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19 is not known.  The CAM users will be under a sense of false protection, which is likely to negate vaccination and seeking proper treatment for COVID -19 in Kerala.

scholarly journals Complementary and alternative medicine use among hypertensive patients receiving biomedical treatment: a cross-sectional survey at the LEKMA General Hospital in Accra, Ghana.

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-127
Author(s):  
Magzy F. Dumfeh ◽  
Collins S. K. Ahorlu
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Considerable Proportion ◽  
Municipal Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Antihypertensive Medications ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Background: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is on the increase globally and there is an increased rate of usage among hypertensive patients. Objective: This study was designed to describe CAM use among hypertensive patients at a municipal hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of hypertensive patients at a Municipal Assembly Hospital was conducted. Respondents were made up of 209 (99 CAM users and 110 non-Cam users) selected randomly from patients attending the hypertension clinic. The pattern of CAM use, clinical profiles of respondents, and their attitudes toward CAM were examined. Descriptive statistics and the Chi Square test were used for data analysis. Results: Out of the 209 patients interviewed, 99 (47.36%) had used at least one type of CAM mostly herbal products (72.72%, n =72).The CAM users demonstrated poorer adherence to antihypertensive medications (30.30%, n =30) as compared to non-CAM users (8.08%, n = 80). We observed a positive association between non-CAM use and medication adherence (p = 0.001). The majority (72.72%, n = 72) of the CAM users claimed to have obtained the expected effect, however,89.89% (n = 89) did not disclose their CAM use to their physician. They cited lack of inquiry by physicians as the main reason for non-disclosure. Conclusion: A considerable proportion of hypertensive patients receiving conventional treatment at a municipal hospital also use CAM therapies. Physicians should be encouraged to inquire about the history of CAM use among their patients to be able to advise patients concerning the possible adverse reactions and drug interactions.

Complementary and alternative medicine use among cancer patients at two cancer centers in Brazil.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 12060-12060
Author(s):  
Eliza Dalsasso Ricardo ◽  
Denise Oishi ◽  
Angel Ayumi Tome Uchiyama ◽  
Catarina Marchon da Silva ◽  
Josué Bravo Espinoza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Cancer Type ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cancer Centers ◽  
Cam Use ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

12060 Background: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is relatively common among cancer patients. Data regarding CAM use in Brazil is scarce. We sought to define CAM use among cancer patients and investigate factors that might influence it. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of adults diagnosed with any cancer type who came to appointments at two cancer centers in Brazil from January 2020 to January 2021. Unadjusted and adjusted analyses were conducted by using Logistic Regression models to determine the association of covariates with binary outcome. Statistical analyses were performed with SAS 9.4 (SAS Institute Inc, Cary, NC). All tests were 2-sided, and P < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: In total, 319 patients who consented to the face-to-face interview were included and all of them completed the questionnaires. Most patients (52.4%) were between 51 and 70 years-old, 59,6% were female, 85,2% were from the private service and 67% had college graduate/baccalaureate. Most cancer types were from gastrointestinal tract (31,4%), breast (20.4%), lung (12.3%) and genitourinary type. More than 85% of the participants were on any active cancer treatment. The prevalence of current CAM use was 34.2% and 50.2% of the patients did not believe CAM has anti-cancer properties. Two-thirds of the participants have never discussed about CAM with their oncologists. Only 4.1% of the respondents would abandon conventional cancer treatment in order to use just CAM. Among CAM users, 55% referred multiple therapies use. Of those therapies, spiritual surgery was the most prevalent one. There was a significant higher proportion of females reporting CAM use (p = 0,008) as well as a higher proportion of CAM use among private patients (p = 0,008). Conclusions: CAM use was common among our study population, especially spiritual surgery. Women and private patients were more prone to use CAM. Although most patients would not abandon conventional treatment, many of them have never discussed about CAM with their oncologists.

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