Naturopathy utilisation by Australian women with diagnosed endometriosis: A cross-sectional survey.

Redmond, R; Steel, A; Wardle, J; Adams, J

Naturopathy utilisation by Australian women with diagnosed endometriosis: A cross-sectional survey.

Redmond, R

Steel, A

Wardle, J

Adams, J

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Citation:: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2022, 46, pp. 1-7
Issue Date:: 2022-02

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dc.contributor.author	Redmond, R https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3633-5465
dc.contributor.author	Steel, A https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6643-9444
dc.contributor.author	Wardle, J https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8813-3542
dc.contributor.author	Adams, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9901-5717
dc.date.accessioned	2022-10-05T04:28:59Z
dc.date.available	2022-01-19
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dc.date.issued	2022-02
dc.identifier.citation	Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2022, 46, pp. 1-7
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dc.description.abstract	BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Endometriosis is a painful female reproductive disease resulting in unmet health needs. Women with endometriosis frequently access different types of health care, yet little is known about naturopathic use. The purpose of this study is to explore the naturopathic utilisation by women with endometriosis in Australia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study reports a cross-sectional survey of Australian women with endometriosis. Participants were recruited through the not-for-profit organisations Endometriosis Australia and EndoActive social media platforms. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire by those eligible to participate. Participants were included if they self-reported a diagnosis of endometriosis via laparoscopic surgery and were an Australian resident. RESULTS: Of the recruited 303 women with endometriosis, 60 women reported consulting with a naturopath for endometriosis care. Women consulting with a naturopath, reported also consulting with a laparoscopic surgeon (66.7%, p = 0.01), acupuncturist (53.3%, p ≤ 0.01), physiotherapist (41.7%, p = 0.01), nutritionists/dietitians (n = 22, 36.7%, p = 0.01) or homeopath (15.0%, p ≤ 0.001), in addition to their naturopath in the previous 12 months for endometriosis management. Compared to non-naturopathic users, women reported frequently experiencing dyspareunia (OR 2.9, CI 1.4-5.9, p = 0.002) and reported a higher use of vitamin D supplementation for endometriosis management (OR 4.9, CI 2.5-9.9, p ≤ 0.001). CONCLUSION: Women who use naturopathy for endometriosis appear to be high users of health care services, both within complementary medicine and conventional medicine. The efficacy and role of naturopathic treatments and care for women with endometriosis requires further investigation.
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dc.language	eng
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dc.subject	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 1110 Nursing
dc.subject.classification	Complementary & Alternative Medicine
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Complementary Therapies
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Endometriosis
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Naturopathy
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Complementary Therapies
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Endometriosis
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Naturopathy
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Endometriosis
dc.subject.mesh	Complementary Therapies
dc.subject.mesh	Naturopathy
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.title	Naturopathy utilisation by Australian women with diagnosed endometriosis: A cross-sectional survey.
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Abstract:

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Endometriosis is a painful female reproductive disease resulting in unmet health needs. Women with endometriosis frequently access different types of health care, yet little is known about naturopathic use. The purpose of this study is to explore the naturopathic utilisation by women with endometriosis in Australia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study reports a cross-sectional survey of Australian women with endometriosis. Participants were recruited through the not-for-profit organisations Endometriosis Australia and EndoActive social media platforms. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire by those eligible to participate. Participants were included if they self-reported a diagnosis of endometriosis via laparoscopic surgery and were an Australian resident. RESULTS: Of the recruited 303 women with endometriosis, 60 women reported consulting with a naturopath for endometriosis care. Women consulting with a naturopath, reported also consulting with a laparoscopic surgeon (66.7%, p = 0.01), acupuncturist (53.3%, p ≤ 0.01), physiotherapist (41.7%, p = 0.01), nutritionists/dietitians (n = 22, 36.7%, p = 0.01) or homeopath (15.0%, p ≤ 0.001), in addition to their naturopath in the previous 12 months for endometriosis management. Compared to non-naturopathic users, women reported frequently experiencing dyspareunia (OR 2.9, CI 1.4-5.9, p = 0.002) and reported a higher use of vitamin D supplementation for endometriosis management (OR 4.9, CI 2.5-9.9, p ≤ 0.001). CONCLUSION: Women who use naturopathy for endometriosis appear to be high users of health care services, both within complementary medicine and conventional medicine. The efficacy and role of naturopathic treatments and care for women with endometriosis requires further investigation.

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