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dc.contributor.author | Klafke, N. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Eliott, J. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Wittert, G. | - |
dc.contributor.author | Olver, I. | - |
dc.date.issued | 2012 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Annals of Oncology, 2012; 23(6):1571-1578 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 0923-7534 | - |
dc.identifier.issn | 1569-8041 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2440/70206 | - |
dc.description.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. | - |
dc.description.statementofresponsibility | N. Klafke, J. A. Eliott, G. A. Wittert & I. N. Olver | - |
dc.language.iso | en | - |
dc.publisher | Oxford Univ Press | - |
dc.rights | © The Author 2011 | - |
dc.source.uri | http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/annonc/mdr521 | - |
dc.subject | alternative medicine | - |
dc.subject | Australia | - |
dc.subject | complementary medicine | - |
dc.subject | male cancer patients | - |
dc.subject | outpatients | - |
dc.subject | prevalence | - |
dc.title | Prevalence and predictors of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by men in Australian cancer outpatient services | - |
dc.type | Journal article | - |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1093/annonc/mdr521 | - |
pubs.publication-status | Published | - |
dc.identifier.orcid | Eliott, J. [0000-0002-3154-4516] | - |
dc.identifier.orcid | Wittert, G. [0000-0001-6818-6065] | - |
dc.identifier.orcid | Olver, I. [0000-0001-5478-1576] | - |
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