Factors associated with acupuncture treatment use among middle-aged and older adults with low back pain in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acupuncture is used globally as an alternative treatment for patients with low back pain (LBP), effectively reducing pain and improving physical activity. However, the use and profile of acupuncture for LBP in middle-aged and older adults remains understudied. The aim of this study was to identify key factors associated with the use of acupuncture treatment in this population.

Methods

Using the 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) dataset, a cross-sectional analysis of 7,929 respondents aged 45 years and older with LBP was conducted. A two-way stepwise regression model was used to identify significant correlates of demographics, health status, and healthcare choice factors with acupuncture use, and multiple theory-driven interaction terms w

SUBMITTER: Lei Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12482195 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature