Delays in seeking conventional medical care and complementary and alternative medicine utilization.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To test the association between delays in utilization of conventional medical care and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) utilization.

Data source

The 2007 National Health Interview Survey, a cross-sectional nationally representative study of adults aged 18 years and older.

Study design

Using zero-inflated regression models, delays in utilizing conventional care due to organizational inaccessibility are examined to determine whether delays are associated with both the decision to try CAM and the number of CAM types used.

Principal findings

Individuals have significantly higher odds using provider-based CAM types if they delayed seeking conventional care due to organizational inaccessibility (OR = 1.63). Individuals use significantly more typ

SUBMITTER: Ayers SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3513619 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature