| Definitions and patterns of CAM use by the lay public. | |
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PMID: 19185264 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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INTRODUCTION: CAM is a socially constructed concept, and the literature on CAM definitions and patterns of use illustrates problems centering on the conceptualization and operationalization of "CAM." This renders it hard for researchers to truly understand CAM use patterns by the public. We use pilot data to explore lay conceptions of "CAM," and methodological approaches to capturing CAM usage. METHODS: Our pilot data come from surveys and journals of undergraduates, yielding direct and indirect measures of levels and patterns of CAM use. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: The free listing method is a way to methodologically get around cultural bias and other problems conceptualizing CAM. Our pilot data suggest the public may have trouble conceptualizing CAM, and that survey construction does affect the richness of data on CAM use. Asking respondents direct measures of CAM modalities through surveys yielded the richest data. |
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Authors:
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Dana Fennell; Ana S Q Liberato; Barbara Zsembik |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2008-11-20 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Complementary therapies in medicine Volume: 17 ISSN: 1873-6963 ISO Abbreviation: Complement Ther Med Publication Date: 2009 Apr |
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Created Date: 2009-02-02 Completed Date: 2009-03-19 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9308777 Medline TA: Complement Ther Med Country: Scotland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 71-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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University of Southern Mississippi, Department of Anthropology and Sociology, 118 College Drive #5074, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001, USA. dana.fennell@usm.edu |
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Attitude to Health* Complementary Therapies* / psychology, utilization Data Collection Health Behavior Humans Medical Records Pilot Projects Questionnaires United States Young Adult |
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