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An investigation into the use of complementary and alternative medicine in an urban general practice.
Mc Kenna, F Killoury, F
Mc Kenna, F
Killoury, F
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2010-11-05T11:52:48Z
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Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Complementary Therapies
Family Practice
Female
Humans
Ireland
Male
Massage
Middle Aged
Urban Population
Young Adult
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Complementary Therapies
Family Practice
Female
Humans
Ireland
Male
Massage
Middle Aged
Urban Population
Young Adult
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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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en
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0332-3102
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20845599