Prevalence and Perspectives of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among University Students in Atlanta, Newcastle upon Tyne, and New Delhi

Subramanian, Kritika; Midha, Inuka

doi:10.1155/2016/9309534

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“…Previous studies about CAM use in university students in the US, India, and the UK reported the similar results that reasons for CAM use were maintenance of physical and mental fitness [7], stress, maintenance of health, and nutrition [6]. Our results also indicate that compared to Korean older adults, Korean young adults presumably have different reasons for CAM use: A previous study reported that the most common reason for CAM use was “lack of energy” followed by “disease prevention” in Korean older adults (30-69 years) [18].…”

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The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Korean Young Adult Members of Fitness Centers

Kim

2019

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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In general, the pattern and perception of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in young people are little known. Particularly, given South Korea’s dual health care system that includes both Korean traditional medicine and Western medicine, young adults in South Korea may be unique for the study of CAM use. Accordingly, this study investigated the modality, purpose, and perceptions of CAM use among young adults in South Korea and determined the predictors of CAM use. In addition, reasons for CAM use were compared to those for exercise. A survey was conducted among 649 young members of fitness centers (aged 20-39 years). The structured written questionnaire included the questions related to use of 30 CAM modalities, satisfaction with CAM use, factors associated with CAM use, reasons for exercise and CAM use, and perceptions of CAM. The most common therapies used in lifetime were acupuncture, massage, moxibustion/cupping, yoga, and diet-based therapies. The most satisfied therapy was massage followed by aroma therapy. The main reasons for using CAM were to relieve musculoskeletal pains while those for doing exercise were to lose weight, to promote health, and to have a positive body image. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that higher education level, having a religion, and having a health problem were significant independent predictors of CAM use after controlling for other factors. The majority of respondents reported “relief of pain and symptoms” as the perceived effect of CAM and “lack of advertising” as the weakness of CAM. The majority of respondents got CAM information from mass media and Internet. In conclusion, CAM use is significantly associated with education level, religious status, and health status in Korean young adult members of fitness centers. The main purposes of utilizing CAM and performing exercise are different.

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The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Korean Young Adult Members of Fitness Centers

Kim

2019

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“…were found to be most prevalent among the students. Considering the unique health care systems of the three countries, it was concluded that 55% of Indian students considered CAM as a more affordable approach than routine healthcare practices [32].…”

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Yoga in Rural and Urban India, KAPY 2017: A Nationwide Cluster Sample Survey

Mishra

Rajesh

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Background: To examine the knowledge, attitudes, and practice gap of yoga across India based on implicit perceptions. Methods: The present study is a nationwide door-to-door survey conducted using a questionnaire/screening form. The data were collected from a national survey conducted under the Niyantrit Madhumeh Bharat (NMB) program initiated by The Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy (AYUSH), Government of India, from all major zones of the country. A total of 162,330 participants who joined the NMB program were recruited in our study. Results: Out of the total respondents to the survey, it was observed that 11.8% [13,336/112,735] practice yoga, which was highest in the north zone [4,567/112,735] and lowest in the east zone [971/112,735]. Out of 101,643 respondents, 94,135 of the individuals who participated in the survey believed that yoga improved their lifestyle, and 90,102/98,518 believed that yoga prevented diabetes, revealing a huge knowledge–practice gap. Conclusions: The scale of the knowledge–practice gap coupled with the general acceptability of yoga calls for a change in the conventional healthcare provisions by its integration with modern medicine. The population-wide positive perceptions about yoga as a preventive health tool can not only catalyze consensus disease-specific yoga modules but also bridge the knowledge–practice gap that exists because of limited yoga centers and professionals.

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“…Therefore, the term Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) encompasses a wide variety of therapies and systems. The popularity of certain CAM therapies in certain countries or ethnic populations can be attributed to cultural factors such as religion [3]. Some CAM practices, such as meditation and yoga, are popular due to the fact that there are no negative side effects [4].…”

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“…They all reported that most students had positive attitudes towards CAM, were interested in training in CAM practices, and were open to using or recommending CAM methods to their patients in their future professional lives. Studies on the use of, attitude toward, and knowledge of CAM in general student populations or health professional students from around the world paint a picture of great diversity shaped by cultural and societal factors [3,[15][16][17]. For example, a study surveying university students in Atlanta (USA), New Delhi (India), and Newcastle upon Tyne (UK) found that the use of whole medical systems, such as ayurveda and homeopathy, was more prevalent among the students in New Dehli [3].…”

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The aim of our study was to explore the knowledge of and attitude toward Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) among health professions students. Overall 763 undergraduate health professions students at a university in the United States completed online surveys asking questions concerning their experience with, attitude toward, and knowledge of CAM in general as well as specific CAM practices. They also provided information on which CAM practices they intend to incorporate into their future career.Respondents reported an overall positive attitude toward and interest in CAM. Ninety percent had heard of and three-quarters reported previous experience with CAM practices. Respondents alluded to personal experience but also to knowledge gained about CAM in classes and clinical assignments. Acupuncture, yoga, massage therapy, meditation, cupping, aromatherapy, and chiropractic care were the CAM practices most respondents had heard about; yoga, meditation, massage therapy, aromatherapy, and chiropractic care were the CAM practices most respondents reported personal experience with. The top five practices students planned on making part of their career were yoga, meditation, massage therapy, diet-based therapy, and music therapy. Graduating health professions students had a more positive attitude toward CAM than pre-health professions students. They also had a higher average score for their interest in learning about CAM practices. Three-quarters of respondents planned on making CAM part of their career.

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Prevalence and Perspectives of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among University Students in Atlanta, Newcastle upon Tyne, and New Delhi

Cited by 13 publications

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The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Korean Young Adult Members of Fitness Centers

The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Korean Young Adult Members of Fitness Centers

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Yoga in Rural and Urban India, KAPY 2017: A Nationwide Cluster Sample Survey

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