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Reasons for not seeking acupuncture or chiropractic services.
| Never used acupuncture (n=4113) |
Never used chiropractic (n=3211) |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prev (%) | 95% CI | Prev (%) | 95% CI | |
| Cost | 28 | 26.3, 29.0 | 17 | 15.3, 17.9 |
| Don’t know reputable provider | 18 | 17.1, 19.4 | 10 | 8.6, 10.6 |
| Discomfort with or fear of the procedure | 8 | 7.4, 9.1 | 15 | 13.9, 16.4 |
| Safety concerns | 5 | 4.2, 5.5 | 14 | 12.7, 15.1 |
| Don’t think it will help | 13 | 11.7, 13.8 | 23 | 21.3, 24.2 |
| Never considered | 45 | 43.3, 46.4 | 31 | 29.1, 32.3 |
