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SURVEY OF HERBAL THERAPIES USAGE AND PATIENTS BELIEFS

Abstract no :  4-1..4-BP-044
Author(s) :   Klepser, T.B.; Doucette, W.R.; Horton, M.R.; Buys, L.M.; Ernst, M.E.; Hoehns, J.D.; Kautzman,H.A.; Logemann, C.D.; Swegle, J.M.; Ritho, M. et.al.
Address :   (University of  Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA)
Source :  Pharmacotherapy(ACCP Annual Meeting Abstracts, Oct. 24-27. 1999, Missouri, USA), v. 19(10): p. 1204, 1999
Title :  SURVEY OF HERBAL THERAPIES USAGE AND PATIENTS BELIEFS
Abstract :      A survey was distributed to two random samples; patients attending eight family care clinics and residents within the state (random mailing). Thirteen hundred surveys were distributed; 100 in each clinic and 500 mailings. Data were categorized according to respondent herb use and data from these groups were compared. Seven hundred ninety four surveys were completed (61%) with 42% of respondents reporting herbal use. Commonly used products were (descending order) aloe, ginseng, Echinacea and St. John's wort. Herb users were predominantly white females. Seventy-five percent of users reported some college or vocational education. Herb use was lowest among those reporting a high school degree as their highest level of education (less than 0.05). Use of prescription medication was higher among herb users (p less than 0.05).Overall, users rated the safety and efficacy of herbs higher than non users. The survey demonstrates high herbal use in the states.

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