Andrew J. Hamilton, Lisa Bourke, Geetha Ranmuthugala, Kristen M. Glenister, David Simmons
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Abstract
Objective
The relationship between chronic pain and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is poorly understood, and the situation in rural Australia is particularly unclear. The objective here was to determine the socio-demographic factors associated with the use of CAM for the treatment of chronic pain in a region of rural Australia.
Methods
This secondary analysis used data from a population health survey, Crossroads-II, to assess the relationships of various socio-demographic factors with the use of CAM by those suffering from chronic pain.
Design
Face-to-face surveys at households randomly selected from residential address lists.
Setting
A large regional centre and three nearby rural towns in northern Victoria, Australia.
Participants
Sixteen years of age and older.
Main Outcome Measures
Use of a CAM service to treat chronic pain.
Results
Being female (2.40 [1.47, 3.93], p < 0.001) and having a bachelorʼs degree (OR 2.24 [1.20, 4.20], p < 0.001) had a significant positive relationship with the use of CAM overall to redress chronic pain and those 50 years and older had greater odds of using manipulation therapies relative to those below 50 years (50–64: OR 0.52 [0.32, 0.86], p = 0.010; 65+: 0.37 [0.18, 0.75], p = 0.005).
Conclusion
In the studied region, females and those with university education have the greatest odds of using CAM to treat chronic pain. This study needs to be complemented with more mechanistic investigations into the reasons people make the decisions they make about using CAM for the management of chronic pain.
期刊介绍:
The Australian Journal of Rural Health publishes articles in the field of rural health. It facilitates the formation of interdisciplinary networks, so that rural health professionals can form a cohesive group and work together for the advancement of rural practice, in all health disciplines. The Journal aims to establish a national and international reputation for the quality of its scholarly discourse and its value to rural health professionals. All articles, unless otherwise identified, are peer reviewed by at least two researchers expert in the field of the submitted paper.