Table 2 Use of CAM among female and male respondents during the first 3 months of the COVID-19 pandemic
Total | Women | Men | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
% (n) | % (n) | % (n) | ||
Consultations with CAM providers | 7.8 (79) | 10.1 (49) | 5.5 (30) | 0.011 a |
Use of natural remedies and dietary supplements | 57.0 (575) | 66.7 (325) | 48.0 (250) | <0.001 a |
Herbs | 14.9 (150) | 19.1 (93) | 10.9 (57) | <0.001a |
Vitamins and mineralsc | 43.1 (434) | 52.4 (255) | 34.4 (179) | <0.001a |
Homeopathic remedies | 1.3 (13) | 1.0 (5) | 1.5 (8) | 0.474a |
Bach flower remedies | 0.4 (4) | 0.8 (4) | 0.0 (0) | 0.054b |
Other dietary supplements | 23.7 (239) | 26.5 (129) | 21.1 (110) | 0.045a |
Use of self-help practices (yoga, meditation etc.) | 24.2 (244) | 32.4 (158) | 16.5 (86) | <0.001 a |
Total use of CAM (providers, supplements and/or self-help) | 67.2 (677) | 77.4 (377) | 57.6 (300) | <0.001 a |