The use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by women experiencing menopausal symptoms in Bologna.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The present study describes Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) use amongst Italian women transitioning through menopause. Popularity and perceived effectiveness of CAM treatments, use of pharmaceutical medications, characteristics of CAM users, the extent of communication between medical practitioners and women about their use of CAM, and variables associated with CAM use were also investigated.

Methods

Women, aged 45-65 years attending Family Planning and Women's Health clinics or Menopause Centres in Bologna were invited to complete a voluntary, anonymous, self administered questionnaire, which was used in a previous study in Sydney. The questionnaire was translated and adapted for use amongst Italian women. Data on general demographic and health chara

SUBMITTER: Cardini F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2846842 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature