Sex differences in the use of complementary and alternative medicine in older men and women
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- Australasian Journal on Ageing, 2012, 31 (2), pp. 78 - 82
- Issue Date:
- 2012-06-01
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dc.contributor.author | Mclaughlin, D | en_US |
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Adams, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9901-5717 |
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Sibbritt, D https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3561-9447 |
en_US |
dc.contributor.author | Lui, CW | en_US |
dc.date.issued | 2012-06-01 | en_US |
dc.identifier.citation | Australasian Journal on Ageing, 2012, 31 (2), pp. 78 - 82 | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 1440-6381 | en_US |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10453/18572 | |
dc.description.abstract | Aim: The aim of this study was to examine sex differences in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among older adults. Methods: Cross-sectional analysis of data from two cohort studies of community-dwelling women (n = 5399) and men (n = 3188) aged 82-87 and 77-91 years, respectively. The main outcome measure was self-report of consultations with an alternative health practitioner. Results: Men were 1.79 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.46, 2.20) times more likely to use CAM than women. People born in a non-English speaking country were 1.49 times (95% CI: 0.94, 2.35) more likely to use CAM. Self-reported general health (P = 0.01) and bodily pain (P < 0.01) were significantly associated with CAM use. Conclusion: In contrast to previous research, CAM use is more prevalent among older men than older women in our sample. Both men and women are using CAM to maintain good health and for the treatment of ongoing conditions. © 2011 The Authors. Australasian Journal on Ageing © 2011 ACOTA. | en_US |
dc.relation.ispartof | Australasian Journal on Ageing | en_US |
dc.relation.isbasedon | 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2011.00554.x | en_US |
dc.subject.classification | Gerontology | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Humans | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Complementary Therapies | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Health Surveys | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Logistic Models | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Odds Ratio | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Chi-Square Distribution | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Cross-Sectional Studies | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Language | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Health Behavior | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Age Factors | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Sex Factors | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Cultural Characteristics | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Aged | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Aged, 80 and over | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Referral and Consultation | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Patient Acceptance of Health Care | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Australia | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Female | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Male | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Emigrants and Immigrants | en_US |
dc.subject.mesh | Self Report | en_US |
dc.title | Sex differences in the use of complementary and alternative medicine in older men and women | en_US |
dc.type | Journal Article | |
utslib.citation.volume | 2 | en_US |
utslib.citation.volume | 31 | en_US |
utslib.for | 1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine | en_US |
utslib.for | 11 Medical and Health Sciences | en_US |
utslib.for | 16 Studies in Human Society | en_US |
utslib.for | 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences | en_US |
pubs.embargo.period | Not known | en_US |
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/Public Health | |
pubs.organisational-group | /University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice | |
utslib.copyright.status | closed_access | |
pubs.issue | 2 | en_US |
pubs.publication-status | Published | en_US |
pubs.volume | 31 | en_US |
Abstract:
Aim: The aim of this study was to examine sex differences in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among older adults. Methods: Cross-sectional analysis of data from two cohort studies of community-dwelling women (n = 5399) and men (n = 3188) aged 82-87 and 77-91 years, respectively. The main outcome measure was self-report of consultations with an alternative health practitioner. Results: Men were 1.79 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.46, 2.20) times more likely to use CAM than women. People born in a non-English speaking country were 1.49 times (95% CI: 0.94, 2.35) more likely to use CAM. Self-reported general health (P = 0.01) and bodily pain (P < 0.01) were significantly associated with CAM use. Conclusion: In contrast to previous research, CAM use is more prevalent among older men than older women in our sample. Both men and women are using CAM to maintain good health and for the treatment of ongoing conditions. © 2011 The Authors. Australasian Journal on Ageing © 2011 ACOTA.
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