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. 2014 Aug 23;11(5):61–66. doi: 10.4314/ajtcam.v11i5.10

Table 5.

The views of the respondents who used CAM on the inclusion of CAM as part of the conventional Health system.

Questions Visited CAM practice (n=83)

Frequency %
Where do you want CAM to be provided to you?
Non-conventional health therapy clinic - multiple providers with medical doctor's supervision 36 43.4
Non-conventional health therapist private practice 32 38.6
Non-conventional health therapy clinic - multiple providers 15 18.1
Who should provide CAM therapies?
A medical doctor trained to provide non-conventional treatments 31 37.3
Non-conventional health therapist in collaboration with medical doctor 23 27.7
Non-conventional health therapist (e.g. acupuncturist, naturopath, chiropractor) 29 34.9
Do you want the medical doctor to be knowledgeable about CAM?
Yes 78 94.0
No 56.0
Did you inform your medical doctor about your CAM therapies usage?
Yes 46 55.4
No 37 44.6
Do you want your medical doctor to be open to the use of CAM?
Yes 78 94.0
No 4 48
Do you want CAM to be part of the conventional health system?
Yes 68 81.9
No 15 18.1