Table 4 Reasons for current Kampo use or non-use
Reasons | All | Kampo/CM | Integrative | Kampo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean ± SD (Median) | Mean ± SD (Median) | Mean ± SD (Median) | Mean ± SD (Median) | |
For Using Kampo | ||||
Because I believe that Kampo is more holistic | 4.15 ± 0.89 (4) | 4.27 ± 0.91 (5) | 3.56 ± 0.77 (3) | 4.43 ± 0.77 (5) |
Because Kampo treatment is more natural | 4.08 ± 0.90 (4) | 4.14 ± 0.97 (4) | 3.77 ± 0.82 (4) | 4.23 ± 0.86 (4) |
Because my doctor suggested it to me | 3.86 ± 1.43 (4) | 4.08 ± 1.29 (5) | 4.31 ± 1.06 (5) | 3.38 ± 1.62 (4) |
Because Kampo is more effective for my problem than Western medicine | 3.88 ± 0.96 (4) | 4.10 ± 0.91 (4) | 3.49 ± 0.88 (3) | 3.97 ± 0.98 (4) |
Because Kampo has fewer side effects | 3.84 ± 0.99 (4) | 3.86 ± 1.09 (4) | 3.80 ± 0.96 (4) | 3.86 ± 0.96 (4) |
Kampo offers a better explanation for my disease than Western medicine | 3.58 ± 1.46 (3) | 3.87 ± 1.14 (4) | 2.94 ± 1.03 (3) | 3.80 ± 0.99 (4) |
Because I am disappointed with Western medicine and want to try something else | 3.05 ± 1.46 (3) | 3.12 ± 1.53 (3) | 2.37 ± 1.30 (2) | 3.44 ± 1.37 (4) |
Because there is no treatment in Western medicine for my particular disease | 2.93 ± 1.41 (3) | 3.12 ± 1.41 (3) | 2.30 ± 1.07 (3) | 3.23 ± 1.48 (3) |
Because someone apart from my doctor suggested it (family, friend) | 2.63 ± 1.59 (2) | 2.50 ± 1.84 (2) | 2.52 ± 1.33 (3) | 2.79 ± 1.55 (3) |
Because the Western treatment I have received before was distressing | 2.61 ± 1.35 (3) | 2.60 ± 1.27 (3) | 2.36 ± 1.32 (2) | 2.78 ± 1.41 (3) |
Because treating my illness with Kampo is less expensive than Western medicine | 2.40 ± 1.04 (3) | 2.43 ± 1.02 (3) | 2.68 ± 0.93 (3) | 2.19 ± 1.08 (2) |
For Not Using Kampo | ||||
I do not need it right now but would use it in the future if necessary | 4.02 ± 1.01 (4) | 3.78 ± 1.39 (4) | 4.02 ± 0.94 (4) | 4.50 ± 1.00 (5) |
Kampo is too expensive | 2.94 ± 1.07 (3) | 2.75 ± 1.04 (3) | 2.96 ± 1.05 (3) | 3.00 ± 1.63 (3) |
Taking Kampo medication is inconvenient | 2.76 ± 1.19 (3) | 2.00 ± 1.31 (1.5) | 2.92 ± 1.09 (3) | 2.40 ± 1.67 (2) |
Western medicine is very effective so that I do not need Kampo | 2.37 ± 1.11 (3) | 1.63 ± 0.92 (1) | 2.56 ± 1.09 (3) | 1.60 ± 0.89 (1) |
I think Kampo is not effective | 2.22 ± 1.27 (2) | 2.67 ± 2.55 (2) | 2.22 ± 0.92 (2) | 1.40 ± 0.89 (1) |
I was disappointed when using Kampo before | 1.87 ± 0.99 (1.5) | 1.63 ± 1.19 (1) | 1.94 ± 0.98 (2) | 1.50 ± 1.00 (1) |