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CAM Usage of Health Professionals
| How long have you used CAM? | ||
| 1–6 years | 44 | 20.4 |
| 7–13 years | 38 | 17.6 |
| ≥14 years | 134 | 62.0 |
| Does doctor or nurse use knowledge of CAM? | ||
| Yes | 186 | 76.9 |
| No | 30 | 23.1 |
| What is the doctor or nurse thinking about using CAM? | ||
| Does not interfere | 90 | 41.7 |
| Does not advise | 38 | 17.6 |
| Suggest | 12 | 5.6 |
| Does not know | 76 | 35.2 |
| Why do you prefer CAM? | ||
| I do not trust drug therapy | 40 | 18.5 |
| My environment | 40 | 18.5 |
| I believe that it is useful | 98 | 45.4 |
| Other | 16 | 7.4 |
| TOTAL | 216 | 100 |
