Table 2 Types of CAM modalities used during the MERS outbreak
| CAM modalities | CAM users n = 252 (%) |
|---|---|
| Natural producta | |
| Multivitamin | 129 (51.2) |
| Whole grain/Brown rice/Black Bean | 81 (32.1) |
| Probiotics | 78 (31.0) |
| Ginseng/Balloon Flower Root | 75 (29.8) |
| Garlic/Ginger | 55 (21.8) |
| Dietary supplements | 54 (21.4) |
| Propolis | 23 (9.1) |
| Cinnamon | 12 (4.8) |
| Chinese yam | 10 (4.0) |
| Green Vegetable Juice | 3 (1.2) |
| Mind and body Practicesa | |
| Exercise | 70 (27.8) |
| Pray/Meditation | 25 (9.9) |
| Massage | 19 (7.5) |
| Yoga/Aerobic | 9 (3.6) |
| Chiropractic | 4 (1.6) |
| Other complementary health approachesa | |
| Traditional Korean medicine | 16 (6.3) |
| Acupuncture | 8 (3.2) |
