Table 2.
Model parameters for CAM use, CAM methods applied (N = 308)
| Model parameters | Yes n (%) | No n (%) | Uncertain n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interest in CAM | 160 (55.9) | 55 (19.2) | 71 (24.8) |
| CAM use | 135 (47.5) | 127 (44.7) | 21 (6.8) |
| Food supplements | 97 (31.8) | 208 (68.2) | |
| Mistletoe | 12 (3.9) | 293 (96.1) | |
| Medicinal plants | 26 (8.5) | 279 (91.5) | |
| Acupuncture | 12 (3.9) | 293 (96.1) | |
| Chinese tees | 13 (4.3) | 292 (95.7) | |
| Homeopathy | 32 (10.5) | 273 (89.5) | |
| Prayer | 33 (10.8) | 272 (89.2) | |
| Yoga/Thai chi/qi gong | 25 (8.2) | 280 (91.8) | |
| Meditation | 24 (7.9) | 281 (92.1) | |
| Relaxation methods | 26 (8.5) | 279 (91.5) | |
| Consultation at a healer | 3 (1.0) | 302 (99.0) | |
| Amygdalin | 3 (1.0) | 302 (99.0) | |
| Ketogenic diet | 16 (5.2) | 289 (94.8) | |
| Vegan diet | 5 (1.6) | 300 (98.4) | |
| Others | 25 (8.2) | 279 (91.8) |