| An investigation into the use of complementary and alternative medicine in an urban general practice. | |
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PMID: 20845599 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Several International studies have shown the substantial growth in the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). However, no study in the Republic of Ireland to date has looked at its use among the population. A cross-sectional survey of 328 patients attending an urban general practice was conducted. A high number of respondents reported having visited a CAM practitioner within the past 12 months (89 patients; 27%). A significant positive association was found between CAM use and female gender (p = 0.006), middle-aged (p = 0.013), private health insurance (p = 0.016) and full time employment (p = 0.031). Massage was the most common modality used (35 patients; 39.8%), the most common reason for use was 'to treat an illness for which conventional medicine was already sought' (31 patients; 42%), a high rate of non-disclosure to GPs was found (34 patients; 41%) and personal recommendation was the most important source of information (42 patients; 53.2%). This study demonstrates the current popularity of an alternative healthcare system. |
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Authors:
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F Mc Kenna; F Killoury |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Irish medical journal Volume: 103 ISSN: 0332-3102 ISO Abbreviation: Ir Med J Publication Date: 2010 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-17 Completed Date: 2010-10-19 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0430275 Medline TA: Ir Med J Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 205-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Rath Mhuire Health Centre, 9 Malahide Rd, Swords, Co Dublin. drfionamckenna@yahoo.ie |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Complementary Therapies / statistics & numerical data*, utilization Family Practice / methods, statistics & numerical data* Female Humans Ireland Male Massage Middle Aged Urban Population / statistics & numerical data Young Adult |
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