| What prompted patients to seek treatment | Total number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Their physician | 132 | 55 |
| Written information | 37 | 15 |
| Friend | 31 | 13 |
| Media | 25 | 10 |
| Relative | 21 | 8 |
| Website | 8 | 3 |
| Support group | 3 | 1 |
| Conducted their own research on alternative treatments | 187 | 78 |
| Used the Internet to conduct research | 104 | 43 |
| Sought information from a physician | 15 | 6 |
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