Table 6 Reasons for CAM use among surgical patients (N = 252)
From: The use of complementary and alternative medicine among surgical patients: a cross-sectional study
Reasons | N = 252 (%) |
|---|---|
Pain relief | 184 (73.0) |
Gastrointestinal disturbances | 182 (72.2) |
Respiratory symptoms | 146 (57.9) |
Genitourinary problems | 91 (36.1) |
Skin problems | 65 (25.8) |
Chronic diseases | 55 (21.8) |
Obesity | 48 (19.0) |