Table 6.
Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) computed to assess the attitudes toward CAM of G1 physicians (specialties: Oncology, Hematology, Pain management, Radiotherapy, Anaesthesiology).
| G1 vs. G2, G3, G4 | p-value | |
|---|---|---|
| OR 95% CI | ||
| Do you know what CAM stands for? | ||
| Yes | 1.52 (1.02–2.25) | 0.004 |
| No | 1.00 (Reference category) | |
| Have you ever heard about alternative and complementary medicine? | ||
| Yes | 2.64 (1.54–4.52) | <0.0001 |
| No | 1.00 | |
| Are you aware of the difference between complementary and alternative medicine? | ||
| Yes | 1.77 (1.18–2.68) | 0.006 |
| No | 1.00 | |
| Do you suggest CAM to your patients | ||
| Yes | 1.16 (0.79–1.72) | 0.4 |
| No | 1.00 | |
| Have you ever prescribed CAM to your patients? | ||
| Yes | 1.47 (0.93–2.32) | 0.09 |
| No | 1.00 |
Logistic regression model adjusted for age, gender, area of origin and workplace.
Bold values indicate statistically significant p-value.