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Reasons for non-use of CAM (n = 125)
| Reason | Number of responses (n = 177; several responses possible) | % |
|---|---|---|
| I never thought about having CAM | 83 | 66.4 |
| I am satisfied with the conventional treatment I received | 52 | 41.6 |
| I cannot afford to pay for CAM | 13 | 10.4 |
| I don’t believe in CAM, as it has not been tested thoroughly | 12 | 9.6 |
| I am having a break from using CAM | 6 | 4.8 |
| I stopped using CAM | 2 | 1.6 |
| I was advised against having CAM | 1 | 0.8 |
| Other | 8 | 6.4 |
