Table 4.
Relations between the purpose for CAM use and demand for CAM practice at hospitals in 1807 CAM users.
| Purpose of CAM use | Do you want to receive CAM at hospitals? | Adjusted standardized residuals | P-value (χ 2 test) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes (%) | No (%) | |||
| Curative purpose (also use conventional medicine) | 545 (90.5) | 57 (9.5) | 4.8 | <.001 |
| Curative purpose (only use CAM therapy) | 280 (85.6) | 47 (14.4) | 0.5 | |
| Preventive purpose | 217 (81.6) | 49 (18.4) | −1.6 | |
| Refreshment | 448 (79.7) | 114 (20.3) | −4.1 | |
P-values indicate differences in the proportions between the four groups. Of 1807 CAM users, 50 respondents did not answer the question.