Prevalence and Characteristics of Australians Complementary Medicine Product Use, and Concurrent Use with Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications-A Cross Sectional Study.
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- MDPI
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- Journal Article
- Citation:
- Nutrients, 2023, 15, (2), pp. 327
- Issue Date:
- 2023-01-09
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dc.contributor.author | Harnett, J | |
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McIntyre, E https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3970-9979 |
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Adams, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9901-5717 |
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dc.contributor.author | Addison, T | |
dc.contributor.author | Bannerman, H | |
dc.contributor.author | Egelton, L | |
dc.contributor.author | Ma, J | |
dc.contributor.author | Zabakly, L | |
dc.contributor.author |
Steel, A https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6643-9444 |
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dc.date.accessioned | 2023-03-12T23:01:20Z | |
dc.date.available | 2022-12-24 | |
dc.date.available | 2023-03-12T23:01:20Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2023-01-09 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Nutrients, 2023, 15, (2), pp. 327 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 2072-6643 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 2072-6643 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10453/167088 | |
dc.description.abstract | Data about the characteristics and prevalence of complementary medicine (CM) product use by Australians, including concurrent use with prescription and over-the-counter medications, have not been collected in the last five years. A cross-sectional online survey involving a representative sample of the Australian population was administered in 2021-2022. Of the 2351 survey responses included in this study, 49.4% reported use of a CM product over the previous 12-month period. Of these, 50% reported they always or often used CM products on the same day as a prescription medicine. Participants aged 65 and over were five times more likely to use CMs and other medications on the same day compared to 18-24-year-olds. Lower levels of education and having a chronic illness were also predictors of same-day use. The prevalence and characteristics of CM use by participants was similar to data collected five years ago. The study shows that concurrent use of CM products with prescription medications among older and more vulnerable populations is prevalent and this area requires further research to help ensure appropriate and safe use of CM products. | |
dc.format | Electronic | |
dc.language | eng | |
dc.publisher | MDPI | |
dc.relation.ispartof | Nutrients | |
dc.relation.isbasedon | 10.3390/nu15020327 | |
dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess | |
dc.subject | 0908 Food Sciences, 1111 Nutrition and Dietetics | |
dc.subject.mesh | Humans | |
dc.subject.mesh | Cross-Sectional Studies | |
dc.subject.mesh | Prevalence | |
dc.subject.mesh | Australia | |
dc.subject.mesh | Complementary Therapies | |
dc.subject.mesh | Prescriptions | |
dc.subject.mesh | Prescription Drugs | |
dc.subject.mesh | Humans | |
dc.subject.mesh | Complementary Therapies | |
dc.subject.mesh | Prevalence | |
dc.subject.mesh | Cross-Sectional Studies | |
dc.subject.mesh | Australia | |
dc.subject.mesh | Prescription Drugs | |
dc.subject.mesh | Prescriptions | |
dc.title | Prevalence and Characteristics of Australians Complementary Medicine Product Use, and Concurrent Use with Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications-A Cross Sectional Study. | |
dc.type | Journal Article | |
utslib.citation.volume | 15 | |
utslib.location.activity | Switzerland | |
utslib.for | 0908 Food Sciences | |
utslib.for | 1111 Nutrition and Dietetics | |
pubs.organisational-group | /University of Technology Sydney | |
pubs.organisational-group | /University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research) | |
pubs.organisational-group | /University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)/Institute For Sustainable Futures | |
pubs.organisational-group | /University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health | |
pubs.organisational-group | /University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice | |
pubs.organisational-group | /University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Public Health | |
pubs.organisational-group | /University of Technology Sydney/Strength - ARCCIM - Australian Research Centre in Complementary & Integrative Medicine | |
utslib.copyright.status | open_access | * |
dc.date.updated | 2023-03-12T23:01:18Z | |
pubs.issue | 2 | |
pubs.publication-status | Published online | |
pubs.volume | 15 | |
utslib.citation.issue | 2 |
Abstract:
Data about the characteristics and prevalence of complementary medicine (CM) product use by Australians, including concurrent use with prescription and over-the-counter medications, have not been collected in the last five years. A cross-sectional online survey involving a representative sample of the Australian population was administered in 2021-2022. Of the 2351 survey responses included in this study, 49.4% reported use of a CM product over the previous 12-month period. Of these, 50% reported they always or often used CM products on the same day as a prescription medicine. Participants aged 65 and over were five times more likely to use CMs and other medications on the same day compared to 18-24-year-olds. Lower levels of education and having a chronic illness were also predictors of same-day use. The prevalence and characteristics of CM use by participants was similar to data collected five years ago. The study shows that concurrent use of CM products with prescription medications among older and more vulnerable populations is prevalent and this area requires further research to help ensure appropriate and safe use of CM products.
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