Belief in and use of traditional Chinese medicine in Shanghai older adults: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Traditional medicine is broadly used across Asian societies for various medical conditions and health concerns. However, there remains a wide disparity between users and non-use, which makes it imperative to understand the factors affecting the lay perception and utilization of traditional medicine. This study systematically examined the demographic, medical, and socioeconomic factors affecting belief in and use of traditional medicine among older adults of Shanghai, China. METHODS:We used the data from Survey of Life and Opinion on Shanghai Older Adults in 2013 with a sample of 3418 older adults aged 50 years or older. The multilevel logistic models were applied to examine the associations between faith and utilization of traditional medicine and a set of factors of the respond

SUBMITTER: Xin B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7189641 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature