TABLE 2.
Prevalence of CAM Use Among Youth, by HA and Multiple Chronic Condition Status
| CAM Modalities Assessed | All Youth 10–17 y, 100% | Youth Without HA, 89.4% | Youth With HA, 10.6% | Youth With HA + Other Chronic Conditions, 9.2% | Youth With HA + EMB Conditions,a 4.8% | Youth With HA + Other Pain-Related Conditions,b 4.0% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any CAM modalitiesc (n = 760), % | 18.7 | 17.4 | 29.6 (AOR: 2.13)d | 32.2 (AOR: 3.65)e | 33.6 (AOR: 3.24)e | 39.5 (AOR: 3.47)e |
| 2 or more CAM modalities, among CAM users (n = 266), % | 36.1 | 33.8 | 47.2d | 47.8d | 55.2d | 45.5d |
| Biologically based therapiesc (n = 402), % | 10.3 | 9.5 | 16.2d | 17.6d | 17.0d | 18.2d |
| Mind-body therapies (n = 261), % | 6.7 | 5.9 | 13.3d | 14.9d | 20.6d | 17.0d |
| Manipulative and body-based therapies (n = 211), % | 5.1 | 4.9 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 14.8d |
| Alternative medical system/Energy healing (n = 94), % | 2.5 | 2.2 | 4.7 | 5.5d | 6.9d | 8.0d |
| CAM services (n = 266), % | 6.5 | 6.1 | 10.1d | 10.7d | 11.7d | 18.4d |
| CAM productsc (n = 418), % | 10.5 | 9.8 | 17.0d | 18.5d | 18.4d | 19.6d |
| CAM practices (n = 317), % | 8.1 | 7.2 | 15.3d | 16.5d | 22.6d | 20.3d |
Data Source: 2007 NHIS Data.
EMB conditions/problems: anxiety/stress, depression, attention-deficit disorder/attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, phobia/fears, insomnia/trouble sleeping, and incontinence/bedwetting.
Other pain-related conditions/problems: arthritis, abdominal pain, back/neck pain, and other chronic pain. Biologically based therapies: chelation, herbal supplements, specific vitamins/minerals used in past 30 d, and special diets (Vegetarian, Macrobiotic, Atkins, Pritikin, Ornish, Zone, South Beach). Mind-body therapies: biofeedback, meditation, guided imagery, progressive relaxation, deep breathing exercises, hypnosis, yoga, tai chi, qi gong, support group meeting, and stress management class. Manipulative and body-based therapies: chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation, massage, and movement therapies (Feldenkreis, Alexander technique, Pilates, Trager psychophysical integration). Alternative Medical System/Energy healing therapies: acupuncture, ayurveda, homeopathic treatment, naturopathy, traditional healers (Curandero, Espiritista, Hierbero or Yerbera, Shaman, Botanica, Native American Healer or Medicine Man, Sobador), and energy healing therapy. CAM services: acupuncture, ayurveda, biofeedback, chelation, chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation, energy healing therapy, hypnosis, massage, naturopathy, traditional healers (Curandero, Espiritista, Hierbero or Yerbera, Shaman, Botanica, Native American Healer/Medicine Man, Sobador), and movement therapies (Feldenkreis, Alexander technique, Pilates, Trager psychophysical integration). CAM products: specific vitamins/minerals used in past 30 d, herbal supplements, homeopathic treatment, and special diets (Vegetarian, Macrobiotic, Atkins, Pritikin, Ornish, Zone, South Beach). CAM practices: movement therapies (Feldenkreis, Alexander technique, Pilates, Trager psychophysical integration), yoga, tai chi, qi gong, meditation, guided imagery, progressive relaxation, deep breathing exercises, special diets, support group meetings, and stress management class.
Does not include multivitamins/minerals; only includes specific vitamins/minerals used in past 30 days.
AOR or t test is statistically significant. Comparison/reference group is youth without HA.
AOR is statistically significant. Comparison/reference group is youth without HA or any other chronic condition; EMB; pain condition.