Table 2 Use of complementary medicine and therapies (CM) by women
Complementary medicines n = 209 | Complementary medicines use in previous 12 months | Currently using complementary medicines | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
n | % | (95% CI) | n | % | (95% CI) | |
Any use of CM | 175 | 83.7 | (78.0-88.4) | 141 | 67.4 | (60.6-73.7) |
Vitamins not prescribed by a doctor | 117 | 55.9 | (48.9-62.8) | 79 | 37.8 | (31.2-44.7) |
Vitamins prescribed by a doctor | 32 | 15.3 | (10.7-20.9) | 20 | 9.5 | (5.9-14.3) |
Mineral supplements not prescribed by a doctor (e.g., zinc, calcium, selenium) | 73 | 34.9 | (28.4-41.8) | 50 | 23.9 | (18.3-30.2) |
Mineral supplements prescribed by a doctor (e.g., zinc, calcium, selenium) | 36 | 17.2 | (12.3-23.0) | 11 | 5.2 | (2.6-9.2) |
Other natural medicines from fish or animals (e.g., fish oils) | 73 | 34.9 | (28.4-41.8) | 40 | 19.1 | (14.0-25.1) |
Herbal teas for health reasons (e.g., valerian, peppermint) | 72 | 34,4 | (28.0-41.3) | 45 | 21.5 | (16.1-27.7) |
Other herbal medicine (e.g., evening primrose oil, black cohosh) | 40 | 19.1 | (14.0-25.1) | 19 | 9.0 | (5.5-13.8) |
Chinese traditional medicines (e.g., Chinese herbs) | 22 | 10.5 | (6.7-15.5) | 9 | 4.3 | (1.9-8.0) |
Aromatherapy oils for medicinal purposes | 22 | 10.5 | (6.7-15.5) | 7 | 3.3 | (1.3-6.7) |
Homoeopathic medicines | 15 | 7.1 | (4.0-11.5) | 8 | 3.8 | (1.6-7.4) |
Consultations with complementary medicine practitioner | Consultation with complementary medicine practitioner in previous 12 months | Current consultation with a complementary medicine practitioner | ||||
Any consultation | 70 | 33.5 | (27.1-40.3) | 39 | 18.6 | (13.6-24.6) |
Chiropractor | 26 | 12.4 | (8.2-17.6) | 12 | 5.7 | (3.0-9.8) |
Acupuncturist | 23 | 11.0 | (7.0-16.1) | 8 | 3.8 | (1.6-7.4) |
Naturopath | 20 | 9.5 | (5.9-14.3) | 8 | 3.8 | (1.6-7.4) |
TCM practitioner | 14 | 6.7 | (3.7-10.9) | 5 | 2.3 | (0.7-5.4) |
Osteopath | 12 | 5.7 | (3.0-9.8) | 7 | 3.3 | (1.3-6.7) |
Other (e.g., reflexologist) | 21 | 10.0 | (6.3-14.9) | 11 | 5.2 | (2.6-9.2) |