Sex differences in the use of complementary and alternative medicine in older men and women

被引：4
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作者：
McLaughlin, Deirdre [1 ]
Adams, Jon [1 ]
Sibbritt, David [2 ]
Lui, Chi-Wai [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Queensland, Sch Populat Hlth, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
[2] Univ Newcastle, Sch Med & Publ Hlth, Newcastle, NSW 2300, Australia
来源：
AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL ON AGEING | 2012年 / 31卷 / 02期
基金：
英国医学研究理事会;
关键词：
aged; complementary therapy; men; women; THERAPY USE; HEALTH; ADULTS; PRACTITIONERS; PROFILE; LIFE;
D O I：
10.1111/j.1741-6612.2011.00554.x
中图分类号：
R592 [老年病学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号：
03 ; 0303 ; 100203 ;
摘要：
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 8287 and 7791 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.
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