title: A model of CAM use by women with female-specific cancers.
abstract: In this cross-sectional, retrospective, explanatory secondary analysis of the 2002 National Health Interview Survey, complementary and alternative modality (CAM) use by women with female-specific cancers is described. The effect of personal factors on the odds of CAM use was measured using the researcher's model, based on Pender's Health Promotion Model, as a framework. Women age 40 and older, with high levels of edu cation, presence of pain, and presence of depression/anxiety were more likely to use CAM. Because women with female-specific cancers who report depression/anxiety are more likely to use CAM, they need to be targeted by mental health nurses for education regarding safe CAM use.
authors.affiliation: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Nursing, Oklahoma City, OK 73117, USA. valerie-eschiti@ouhsc.edu
authors.forename: Valerie S
authors.initials: VS
authors.lastname: Eschiti
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D016002:Discriminant Analysis; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012372:ROC Curve; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000209:etiology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States; D014930:Women