Table 5 Reasons for the use of CAM modalities by healthcare professionals
Items | Yes | No | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
n | % | n | % | |
1. Its lowest cost than medical treatments | 73 | 34.9 | 136 | 65.1 |
2. Dissatisfaction with medical treatment | 32 | 15.3 | 177 | 84.7 |
3. Recommended by a physician | 26 | 12.4 | 183 | 87.6 |
4. Its more convenient access than medical treatments | 64 | 30.6 | 145 | 69.4 |
5. To strengthen the effects of the medications prescribed by a physician | 32 | 15.3 | 177 | 84.7 |
6. Fewer side effects than medical treatments (medication Chemical) | 120 | 57.4 | 89 | 42.6 |
7. Because it has better effectiveness than medical treatments (drugs Chemical) | 36 | 17.2 | 173 | 82.8 |
8. To control my disease | 27 | 12.9 | 182 | 87.1 |
9. Problem is not serious enough to go to a clinic | 67 | 32.1 | 142 | 67.9 |
10. Advice from family or friends | 71 | 34 | 136 | 64.1 |
11. The effectiveness has been proven to me | 62 | 29.7 | 146 | 69.9 |
12. It will improve my health | 36 | 17.2 | 171 | 81.8 |
13. Because it fits with my lifestyle | 48 | 23.1 | 158 | 76 |