Table 2.
Distribution and perceived effectiveness of CAM usage
| Types of CAM used | % of user, n (%) | % of those perceived effective, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Mind and Body practice (n = 47) | ||
| Acupuncture | 12 (20.6) | 6 (50) |
| Aromatherapy | 5 (8.6) | 4 (80) |
| Cupping | 5 (8.6) | 3 (60) |
| Massage | 12 (20.6) | 6 (50) |
| Prayer for health | 5 (8.6) | 4 (80) |
| Structured Exercise | 8 (13.7) | 2 (25) |
| Natural Products (n = 79) | ||
| Antioxidants | 15 (25.8) | 11 (73.3) |
| Detoxifying diet | 2 (3.4) | 1 (50) |
| Ginseng | 16 (27.5) | 12 (75) |
| Spirulina | 4 (6.8) | 4 (100) |
| Unknown Herbal | 6 (10.3) | 4 (100) |
| Vitamins and minerals | 36 (62) | 23 (63.8) |
| Others | ||
| Traditional Medicine (n = 22) | ||
| Homeopathy | 3 (5.17) | 3 (100) |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine | 8 (13.7) | 8 (100) |
| Traditional Indian Medicine | 4 (6.89) | 2 (50) |
| Traditional Malay Medicine | 7 (12) | 5 (71.4) |