J Korean Acad Adult Nurs.
2007 Mar;19(1):144-154.
A Study on the Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Korean Adults
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- 1Department of Nursing, Kyungwon University, Korea.
- 2Department of Nursing, Suncheon Cheongam College, Korea. koh5625@hanmail.net
- 3MSN, Koryo Hand Therapy, Korea.
- 4Department of Nursing, Kimcheon Science College, Korea.
- 5Department of Nursing, Cheju Halla College, Korea.
- 6College of Nursing, Chonbuk National University, Korea.
- 7Ewha Medical Center, Korea.
- 8College of Nursing Science, Ewha Womans University, Korea.
Abstract
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PURPOSE: This descriptive study was conducted to identify the use of complementary and alternative therapies, and the perception and attitudes toward CAT in Korean adults.
METHODS
The 1,010 study subjects were recruited from ten regions in South Korea. Data were collected from July to September, 2004.
RESULTS
The 43.2% of the sample(n=436) had an experience of using CAT. The subjects using CAT was more likely to have high score in the CAT perception compared to the subjects with no experience of CAT(p=.001). The primary source of information about CAT was mass media(59.7%). The 52.4% of the sample answered that CAT was supplementary and the 27.7% answered CAT was applicable to chronic pain or musculoskeletal disorders. Subjects(34.8%) pointed out that the greatest problem was no scientific informant in the use of CAT. The primary reason of using CAT was to maintain their health or to prevent disease(44.0%), and the 59.0% of the subjects responded that CAT was effective. Majority of subjects were satisfied with CAT(63.3%) and experienced no side effects of CAT(90.6%).
CONCLUSION
This study suggests that professional counseling and education for CAT is needed for Korean public as well as the research approach to test the effects of CAT.
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