Patterns and Determinants of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practitioner Use Among Adults with Diabetes in Queensland, Australia

Overview

Journal Evid Based Complement Alternat Med

Specialty Rehabilitation Medicine

Date 2012 Aug 25

PMID 22919416

Citations 8

Authors

Chi-Wai Lui

Jo Dower

Maria Donald

Joseph R Coll

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Abstract

There is evidence that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is common among people with diabetes. The role of CAM in the treatment or management of diabetes is an emerging health issue given the potential side effects and benefits associated with the use of this kind of medicine. This paper examined patterns and determinants of CAM practitioner use in Queensland, Australia, using a large population-based sample of people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The study found that within a 12-month period, 7.7% of people with diabetes used the services of CAM practitioners alongside or as a complement to conventional health care service. Younger age, female gender, a higher education, having private health insurance, and engagement in preventive health behaviours are significant predictors of individuals who are more likely to visit a CAM practitioner. There was no significant difference in CAM practitioner use between people with type 1, type 2 insulin requiring, or type 2 noninsulin requiring diabetes. The findings highlight the need for further research on the role of CAM in the prevention and management of diabetes.

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