Table 1.
Background characteristics of participants (n = 144).
| Variable | M (SD), Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Age in Years | 58 (12.2), 27–83 | |
| N | (%) | |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 54 | (36%) |
| Female | 90 | (63%) |
| Education level according to ISCED 2011 [27] | ||
| Low | 13 | (9%) |
| Medium | 47 | (33%) |
| High | 84 | (58%) |
| Type of cancer (multiple answers possible) | ||
| Breast | 62 | (43%) |
| Urological | 30 | (21%) |
| Gastrointestinal | 18 | (13%) |
| Skin | 14 | (10%) |
| Blood or lymph | 12 | (8%) |
| Gynecological | 8 | (6%) |
| Lung | 8 | (6%) |
| Head or neck | 6 | (4%) |
| Other | 4 | (3%) |
| Treatment status | ||
| In active treatment | 82 | (57%) |
| Post-treatment (≥6 months) | 41 | (28%) |
| Other a | 21 | (15%) |
| Current complementary medicine (CM) user | ||
| Yes, CM use discussed with HCP b | 34 | (24%) |
| Yes, CM use not discussed with HCP | 19 | (13%) |
| No, but interested in CM or former user | 61 | (42%) |
| No, not interested in CM | 30 | (21%) |
| Recruited through | ||
| Patient panel | 92 | (64%) |
| Hospital | 27 | (19%) |
| Breast cancer society | 25 | (17%) |
The percentages may add to less or more than 100% due to rounding. a E.g., awaiting treatment, regular check-ups, wait-and-see, and palliative treatment. b Healthcare provider.