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Amanda Sue Niskar1, Tamar Peled-Leviatan, Noga Garty-Sandalon
1Israel Ministry of Health, Israel Center for Disease Control, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel. niskar@post.tau.ac.il
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (New York, N.Y.)
|December 1, 2007
Summary
Approximately 6% of Israelis use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), with usage correlating with income. CAM users were more likely to consult doctors than non-users.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Healthcare Utilization
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
Background:
- Understanding the profile of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) users is crucial for healthcare policy.
- Previous research has not extensively detailed CAM usage patterns within the Israeli population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize Israeli adults who utilize complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
- To compare the demographic and healthcare-seeking behaviors of CAM users versus non-users.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the 2003-2004 Israeli National Health Interview Survey (n=2,365).
- Telephone interviews using a questionnaire based on the European Health Interview Survey.
- Statistical analysis included chi-square tests and logistic regression.
Main Results:
- Nearly 6% of Israelis reported using CAM in the past 12 months.
- CAM utilization demonstrated a positive correlation with income.
- CAM users reported higher rates of physician and specialist visits compared to non-users.
- Self-reported pain medication use was similar between users and non-users.
Conclusions:
- The findings provide insights into the characteristics of CAM users in Israel.
- This data can inform discussions on national health insurance coverage for CAM services.
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