Women's Use of Alternative Medicine: A Multiethnic Study

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)3,200 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to examine socio-cultural factors of women's use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). The effects of socioeconomic status, social networks and acculturation on CAM use will be assessed among white, African-, Mexican-, and Chinese-American women.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

3,200

Conditions

Uterine Fibroids Osteoporosis Urinary Tract Infection High Blood Pressure Heart Disease Arthritis Depression Headaches

Eligibility

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion criteria: Experienced one or more of the following health conditions within the last year: * pregnancy related symptoms * menopausal related symptoms * headaches * back pain * osteoporosis * cancer * high blood pressure * high cholesterol * heart disease * joint pain/arthritis * insomnia * uterine fibroids * urinary tract infection * vaginal tract infection * medically diagnosed depression * menstrual symptoms

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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