Table 3 Knowledge and attitudes regarding CAM among surgical patients (N = 300)
From: The use of complementary and alternative medicine among surgical patients: a cross-sectional study
Statements | N = 300 (%) (Yes responses) |
|---|---|
CAM is more effective than conventional medicine | 92 (30.7) |
CAM is able to treat incurable diseases | 182 (60.7) |
CAM has few side effects | 164 (54.7) |
CAM has a major role in treating diseases | 153 (51.0) |
The ability of CAM to treat diseases | 217 (72.3) |
CAM is more familiar than conventional medicine | 47 (15.7) |
CAM should be combined with conventional medicine | 239 (79.7) |
CAM centers need governmental supervision | 270 (90.0) |
Healthcare providers view CAM as an inferior therapy | 187 (62.3) |
It is recommended to use CAM without specialist consultation | 156 (52.0) |