Use of complementary and alternative medicine by cancer patients in Colombia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) among cancer patients varies greatly. The available data suggest an increasing use of CAM over time and a higher prevalence in low- and middle-income countries. However, no reliable data are available from Latin America. Accordingly, we examined the prevalence of CAM use among cancer patients from six Colombian regions.

Methods

We conducted a survey on cancer patients attending comprehensive cancer centres in six capital cities from different regions. The survey was designed based on a literature review and information gathered through focus groups on CAM terminology in Colombia. Independent random samples of patients from two comprehensive cancer centres in every city were obtained. Patients 18 years and ol

SUBMITTER: Murillo R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10500828 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature