Postmodern values, attitudes and the use of complementary medicine.
OBJECTIVE
To examine the relationship between postmodern values, demographic variables and people's attitudes towards and use of acupuncture, aromatherapy and naturopathy.


METHODS
One hundred and seventy-one adults completed a survey measuring postmodern values about health, attitudes towards and use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), age, gender, education, and current and recent health.


METHODS
Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia.


METHODS
Attitudes to CAM and use of CAM.


RESULTS
Postmodern values significantly predicted attitudes to CAM and actual use of CAM. Age also significantly predicted attitudes to CAM.


CONCLUSIONS
The results highlight the importance of patients' belief in natural remedies and in their active involvement in the healing process.
O'Callaghan
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School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University-Gold Coast, PMB50 Gold Coast Mail Centre, Gold Coast, Queensland 9726, Australia. f.ocallaghan@mailbox.gu.edu.au
Jordan
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001315:Australia; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology*; D012945:Social Values; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires