Complementary And Alternative Medicine Use among American Women: Findings from The National Health Interview Survey, 2002

200799 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Dawn M. Upchurch

Laura Chyu

Gail A. Greendale · University of California, Los Angeles

Abstract

This study provides a comprehensive profile of recent CAM use among a national sample of American women, including user characteristics and reasons and conditions for use. Widespread CAM use reflects a social phenomenon of healthcare-seeking practices that can potentially inform public health strategies for health promotion and disease prevention.

Topics & Keywords

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Herbal Medicine Research Studies Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Women s Health

Volume 16, Issue 1, pp. 102-113

DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2006.m074

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