Naturopaths' engagement with preconception and perinatal care: A secondary analysis of the practitioner research collaboration and initiative

Steel, A; Redmond, R; Hall, H

Naturopaths' engagement with preconception and perinatal care: A secondary analysis of the practitioner research collaboration and initiative

Steel, A

Redmond, R Hall, H

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Citation:: Advances in Integrative Medicine, 2024, 11, (2), pp. 115-120
Issue Date:: 2024-06-01

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dc.contributor.author	Steel, A https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6643-9444
dc.contributor.author	Redmond, R
dc.contributor.author	Hall, H
dc.date.accessioned	2025-01-02T00:12:18Z
dc.date.available	2025-01-02T00:12:18Z
dc.date.issued	2024-06-01
dc.identifier.citation	Advances in Integrative Medicine, 2024, 11, (2), pp. 115-120
dc.identifier.issn	2212-9588
dc.identifier.issn	2212-9596
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/182774
dc.description.abstract	Objectives: Naturopaths provide care to patients across all life stages and are visited by some members of their community for assistance with preconception, fertility, pregnancy and postnatal care. This study aims to describe the practice behaviours of naturopaths with a special interest in women's health and who regularly provide care to pregnant women. Methods: A secondary analysis of data collected through the Practitioner Research and Collaboration Initiative (PRACI). Results: Of the 281 naturopaths included in the analysis, 79.4% (n=223) indicated they have an interest in women's health and 70.1% (n=110/157) reported regularly treating pregnant women. Naturopaths who identified as having a clinical interest in women's health were more likely to be female rather than male (OR 12.9) and were more likely to regularly prescribe herbal infusions (OR 3.5). Naturopaths who regularly treated pregnant women were more likely to also treat infants and toddlers (OR 8.8). Naturopaths were also less likely to report having received their first qualifications 15 or more years ago compared to less than 15 years ago if they reported regularly treating pregnant women (OR 0.1–0.2). Conclusions: The self-reported practice behaviours of naturopaths providing care to women for reproductve and maternal health suggest a possible alignment with the domains prioritised in global health recommendations, however the degree to which naturopaths are providing accurate information is unclear. Naturopaths may play a role in the contemporary delivery of maternal and child health care, but a closer examination is needed to ensure women are receiving the appropriate care during this important life stage.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	ELSEVIER
dc.relation.ispartof	Advances in Integrative Medicine
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.aimed.2024.05.005
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dc.subject.classification	4208 Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine
dc.title	Naturopaths' engagement with preconception and perinatal care: A secondary analysis of the practitioner research collaboration and initiative
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	11
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/School of Public Health
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups/Australian Research Consortium in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM)
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dc.date.updated	2025-01-02T00:12:17Z
pubs.issue	2
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pubs.volume	11
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Objectives: Naturopaths provide care to patients across all life stages and are visited by some members of their community for assistance with preconception, fertility, pregnancy and postnatal care. This study aims to describe the practice behaviours of naturopaths with a special interest in women's health and who regularly provide care to pregnant women. Methods: A secondary analysis of data collected through the Practitioner Research and Collaboration Initiative (PRACI). Results: Of the 281 naturopaths included in the analysis, 79.4% (n=223) indicated they have an interest in women's health and 70.1% (n=110/157) reported regularly treating pregnant women. Naturopaths who identified as having a clinical interest in women's health were more likely to be female rather than male (OR 12.9) and were more likely to regularly prescribe herbal infusions (OR 3.5). Naturopaths who regularly treated pregnant women were more likely to also treat infants and toddlers (OR 8.8). Naturopaths were also less likely to report having received their first qualifications 15 or more years ago compared to less than 15 years ago if they reported regularly treating pregnant women (OR 0.1–0.2). Conclusions: The self-reported practice behaviours of naturopaths providing care to women for reproductve and maternal health suggest a possible alignment with the domains prioritised in global health recommendations, however the degree to which naturopaths are providing accurate information is unclear. Naturopaths may play a role in the contemporary delivery of maternal and child health care, but a closer examination is needed to ensure women are receiving the appropriate care during this important life stage.

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