Table 4 Reasons for CAM use (N = 173)
N (%) | |
|---|---|
Disease prevention | 112 (64.7) |
Own decision | 68 (39.3) |
Disease treatment | 31 (17.9) |
Advice of family members/friends | 25 (14.5) |
Recommendation of a physician | 23 (13.3) |
Proactive approach to health | 16 (9.2) |
Out of curiosity | 11 (6.4) |
A holistic health philosophy | 10 (5.8) |
Information on the Internet | 9 (5.2) |
Preference for more natural and milder therapy modalities | 8 (4.6) |
Recommendation of a pharmacist | 8 (4.6) |
Attempt to improve the effectiveness of conventional therapy | 5 (2.9) |
Fear of drug side effects | 5 (2.9) |
Interest in spirituality or personal growth | 5 (2.9) |
Affordability | 3 (1.7) |
Dissatisfaction with the outcome of therapy with conventional medicine | 2 (1.2) |
Influence of advertising | 2 (1.2) |
Individually based/personal approach of the therapist | 0 (0.0) |
Others | 3 (1.7) |