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Table 4 Common Reasons Respondents did not Choose CAM to Alleviate NVP.*

From: The use of CAM by women suffering from nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

Reasons Most Agreed Upon

Mean+SD

I would feel more comfortable in using CAM if I had access to someone who is knowledgeable about its use

4.0 ± .98

I would like more information about CAM before I use it

3.97 ± 1.1

Reasons Least Agreed Upon

 

I have had some bad experiences with CAM in the past

1.7 ± .59

I have had some bad experiences with CAM practitioners in the past

1.7 ± .84

CAM use is against my religion

1.5 ± .82

  1. * 1 = strongly disagree, 2 = somewhat disagree, 3 = undecided, 4 = somewhat agree, 5 = strongly agree
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