| Norwegian cancer patients and the health food market--what is used and why? | |
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PMID: 16541172 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: There is limited knowledge about patients' use of herbs and dietary supplements. In the current project we have studied this in Norwegian patients, also their sources of information, beliefs and attitudes. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A structured questionnaire was filled in anonymously by 149 patients (response rate 64%) with common cancer diagnoses. RESULTS AND INTERPRETATION: Of the patients, 56% used herbs and dietary supplements (average: 2.0 products per patient), while 36% used them for the cancer itself (average: 1.1 products each). Patients below 55 significant dominated the last-mentioned group. Among the patients, 53% believed that the products could strengthen their immune system, while 18% believed that they could contribute in their fight against cancer. However, as many as 62% answered "I don't know" to this question. As to what was true about the products, 86% found it difficult to judge, and 76% wanted information primarily from health personnel. One third had discussed the products with the doctor. Only 8% felt this to be very useful; hence communicating with cancer patients about herbs and dietary supplements can be a challenge, though at least it might help to discover side effects or interaction with the medicine given. |
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Authors:
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Rolf Johansen; Else-Lydia Toverud |
Publication Detail:
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Type: English Abstract; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Tidsskrift for den Norske lægeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny række Volume: 126 ISSN: 0807-7096 ISO Abbreviation: Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. Publication Date: 2006 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-03-16 Completed Date: 2006-03-29 Revised Date: 2008-07-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0413423 Medline TA: Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen Country: Norway |
Other Details:
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Languages: nor Pagination: 773-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Farmasøytisk seksjon, Farmasøytisk Institutt, Universitetet i Oslo, Postboks 1068 Blindern, 0316 Oslo. rolf.johansen@farmasi.uio.no |
Vernacular Title:
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Norske kreftpasienter og helsekostmarkedet--hva brukes og hvorfor? |
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Adult Aged Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage, adverse effects Communication Dietary Supplements / adverse effects, utilization* Female Food-Drug Interactions Health Food / adverse effects, utilization* Herb-Drug Interactions Humans Male Middle Aged Neoplasms / diet therapy, drug therapy, therapy* Norway Patient Education as Topic Physician-Patient Relations Phytotherapy / adverse effects, utilization* Plants, Medicinal* / adverse effects Questionnaires |
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0/Antineoplastic Agents |
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