Table 3.
Ratings of Effectiveness of CAM Modalities in Pregnancya.
| Modality | Effectiveness Score, Median (SIQ) | Harmful, n (%) | Not Familiar With Modality, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acupuncture | 3 (0.5) | 0 | 20 (15.6) |
| Acupressure | 3 (0.5) | 0 | 39 (30.5) |
| Aromatherapy | 3 (0.5) | 0 | 43 (33.6) |
| Biofeedback | 2 (0.5) | 0 | 30 (23.4) |
| Black cohosh | 4 (1.0) | 27 (21.1) | 39 (30.5) |
| Chiropractic | 3 (0.5) | 11 (8.6) | 10 (7.8) |
| Ginger | 3 (0.5) | 0 | 18 (14.1) |
| Homeopathy | 4 (0.5) | 4 (3.1) | 53 (41.4) |
| Hypnosis/guided imagery | 3 (0.5) | 0 | 36 (28.1) |
| Massage therapy | 2 (0.5) | 1 (0.8) | 11 (8.6) |
| Meditation | 2 (0.5) | 0 | 22 (17.2) |
| Music therapy | 3 (0.5) | 1 (0.8) | 35 (27.3) |
| Reflexology | 3 (0.5) | 3 (2.3) | 57 (44.5) |
| Traditional Chinese medicine | 3 (0.5) | 6 (4.7) | 65 (50.8) |
| Yoga | 2 (0.1) | 1 (0.8) | 17 (13.3) |
Abbreviations: CAM, complementary and alternative medicine; SIQ, semi-interquartile range.
aEffectiveness scale: 1 = Highly; 2 = Moderately; 3 = Occasionally; 4 = Not; 5 = Harmful.