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

Mclaughlin, D; Adams, J; Sibbritt, D; Lui, CW

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

Mclaughlin, D Adams, J

Sibbritt, D

Lui, CW

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Citation:: 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
dc.contributor.author	Adams, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9901-5717	en_US
dc.contributor.author	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
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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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