Table 3 Use of different types of T&CM
Type of T&CM | Number of users | % | Female, n = 655 | % | Male, n = 652 | % | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Acupuncturist | 54 | 4.2 | 36 | 5.6 | 18 | 2.8 | 0.012 |
Traditional Healer | 52 | 4.0 | 22 | 3.5 | 30 | 4.7 | 0.282 |
Other CM providers | 52 | 4.0 | 27 | 4.2 | 25 | 3.9 | 0.760 |
Provider-based* | 131 | 10.0 | 76 | 11.6 | 55 | 8.4 | 0.057 |
Natural remedies | 238 | 18.3 | 130 | 19.9 | 108 | 16.6 | 0.118 |
Self-practices** | 114 | 8.7 | 92 | 14.1 | 22 | 3.4 | < 0.001 |