The characteristics of middle aged Australian women who consult acupuncturists

Sibbritt, D; Adams, J; Young, AF

The characteristics of middle aged Australian women who consult acupuncturists

Sibbritt, D

Adams, J

Young, AF

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Publisher:: BMJ Group
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Acupuncture in Medicine, 2007, 25 ((1-2)), pp. 22 - 28
Issue Date:: 2007-01

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dc.contributor.author	Sibbritt, D https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3561-9447	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Adams, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9901-5717	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Young, AF	en_US
dc.date.issued	2007-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Acupuncture in Medicine, 2007, 25 ((1-2)), pp. 22 - 28	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0964-5284	en_US
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dc.description.abstract	Background Although an increase in the use of acupuncture in recent years has been identified, there are few studies that focus attention upon the characteristics of acupuncture users. This survey aimed at providing a first step towards addressing this significant research gap. Methods This study was conducted as part of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Womenâs Health, and examined the characteristics of acupuncture users among middle aged Australian women between 50 and 55 years old. Data were collected on demographic measures, health status and health service use.	en_US
dc.publisher	BMJ Group	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Acupuncture in Medicine	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Complementary & Alternative Medicine	en_US
dc.title	The characteristics of middle aged Australian women who consult acupuncturists	en_US
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Abstract:

Background Although an increase in the use of acupuncture in recent years has been identified, there are few studies that focus attention upon the characteristics of acupuncture users. This survey aimed at providing a first step towards addressing this significant research gap. Methods This study was conducted as part of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Womenâs Health, and examined the characteristics of acupuncture users among middle aged Australian women between 50 and 55 years old. Data were collected on demographic measures, health status and health service use.

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