ETHNIC DIFFERENCES IN THE USE OF COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES AMONG ADULTS WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS.
Journal of Investigative MedicinePublished 1 January 2004
Carla J. Herman, Jenny M Dente, Peg Allen, William C. Hunt
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Abstract
In this population, ethnicity was a significant influence on patterns of CAM use but did not affect overall rates of use. Some differences were more pronounced among Spanish-speaking Hispanics, reflecting the incorporation of folk or traditional remedies into their health care practices.
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