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Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Survey finds CAM use by clients at one women's health clinic is relatively high
February 17th, 2005
A team of researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing found that clients of a women's health clinic at a large Midwestern U.S. hospital use complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) at a higher rate than the general population. "While it is known that more women than men use complementary and alternative therapies, it is important to look at women who are pregnant or possibly receiving hormonal therapy, as side effects and consequences of these therapies may have a significant effect on their health status," wrote A.C. Pettigrew and colleagues. "To assess women's knowledge, perceived effectiveness and use of 20 complementary...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-02-17)
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