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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Prevalence and predictors of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by men in Australian cancer outpatient services |
Author: | Klafke, N. Eliott, J. Wittert, G. Olver, I. |
Citation: | Annals of Oncology, 2012; 23(6):1571-1578 |
Publisher: | Oxford Univ Press |
Issue Date: | 2012 |
ISSN: | 0923-7534 1569-8041 |
Statement of Responsibility: | N. Klafke, J. A. Eliott, G. A. Wittert & I. N. Olver |
Abstract: | Background: Although studies have shown that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is common in cancer patients, no survey has assessed CAM use in men with a variety of cancers. In Australia, no data exist about male cancer patients' use of CAM. Patients and methods: A self-administered questionnaire was completed by 403 men attending four cancer outpatient services in Metropolitan Adelaide. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s χ2 tests and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results: CAMs were currently used by 52.9%, or used at some point by 61.5%, of respondents. The most popular CAM treatments were dietary supplements (36.1%), prayer (25.9%), herbs and botanicals (21.4%), and relaxation techniques/meditation (15.2%). CAM use was directed by a cancer specialist in 9.9% of respondents. Independent predictors of CAM use were metastatic cancer (P = 0.022), actively practicing religion (P = 0.008), and tertiary education (P = 0.007). Conclusions: CAM use in males is equally common across all cancer diagnoses, namely prostate, hematological malignancies, colorectal, lung, and other cancers. Oncologists should be aware that one-third of male patients modify their diet and/or search for spiritual guidance, particularly when diagnosed with metastatic cancer. |
Keywords: | alternative medicine Australia complementary medicine male cancer patients outpatients prevalence |
Rights: | © The Author 2011 |
DOI: | 10.1093/annonc/mdr521 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/annonc/mdr521 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 5 Public Health publications |
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