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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Gynecologic Cancer Patients Amornrat Supoken, MD Thitima Chaisrisawadsuk, MD Bandit Chumworathayi, MD Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
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In Thailand Cancer is the third highest cause of death. 1 Gynecologic cancer is the most common cancer in women. 2 1.Ministry of Public Health, 1996; Hangsubcharoen, 1996 2.National Cancer Institute of Thailand, 1994 Introduction
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Gynecologic cancer is associated with a high morbidity & mortality rate a significant decrease in quality of life Ronald. New Jersey:Parthenose Publishing Group; 1990
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Introduction Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) diverse medical health care systemspractices productsnot conventional medicine a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2009.
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Introduction The use of CAM is widespread all over the world. Adams M, Jewell AP. Int Semin Surg Oncol; 2007
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Introduction There is emerging evidence to support that quality of life and general well-being is improved in gynecologic cancer patients who use CAM. Adams M, Jewell AP. Int Semin Surg Oncol; 2007
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Introduction AuthorsProportion of CAM use Richardson, 200099.3% Dy, 200488.2% Swisher, 200249.6% Navo, 200448.0% Vasuratna, 200840.3% Molassiotis, 200539.5%
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Introduction Authors Proportion of CAM use Richardson, 200099.3% Dy, 200488.2% Swisher, 200249.6% Navo, 200448.0% Vasuratna, 200840.3% Molassiotis, 200539.5%
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Introduction In the Northeast of Thailand where many features of population are different from other parts.
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Introduction There is no study regarding CAM use in Northeastern part of Thailand.
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Design and Objective Design Descriptive analytical study Objective proportion typesassociated factors CAM usegynecologic cancer patients To determine the proportion, types and associated factors of CAM use in gynecologic cancer patients who attend Srinagarind Hospital.
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Subjects and Methods Inclusion criteria Gynecologic cancer patients > 20 year-old Able to give their informed consent >1-month of diagnosis Exclusion criteria Use CAM for other reasons
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After IRB approval in September, 2008 Cross-sectional survey between October to December, 2008 Collect data by one-by-one interview 50 admitted and 50 walk-in gynecologic cancer Inclusion criteria Exclusion criteria gynecologic cancer patients > 1-month of diagnosis >20 year-old able to give their informed consent Use CAM for other reasons Demographic data, Type of CAM Subjects and Methods
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Operational definition Acupuncture Aromatherapy Biofeedback Homeopathy Hypnotherapy Yoga Massage Naturopathy Nutritional supplements Relaxation therapy Spiritual healing
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Subjects and Methods Sample size calculation Pilot study : Proportion 50%; P = 0.5 Z α = 1.96 95%CI; e = 0.1 N = Z α 2 P(1-P)/e 2 N = (1.96) 2 x0.5x0.5/(0.1) 2 N = 96.04
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Statistical analysis Descriptive data Mean + SD Percentage Comparative statistics t-test for continuous data Fisher’s exact test for categorical data Z-test for difference for proportions
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Results Mean age (year old)50.7 OccupationFarmer Marital statusMarried EducationPrimary school DiagnosisCervical cancer StagesI Characteristics of the included participants
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Results Mean age (year old)50.7 OccupationFarmer Marital statusMarried EducationPrimary school DiagnosisCervical cancer StagesI Characteristics of the included participants
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Results The proportion of CAM use was 67% (57.8-76.2%) The types of CAM were (N=67) Buddhist praying92.5% Herbal medicines40.3% Exercises37.3% Diet modifications23.9% Others34.4%
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Results The associated factors CharacteristicsP-values* Age0.38 Occupation0.44 Marital status0.55 Education0.81 Income0.63 Diagnosis0.20 Stages*0.01* Chemotherapy*<0.01*
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Results The associated factors CharacteristicsP-values* Age0.38 Occupation0.44 Marital status0.55 Education0.81 Income0.63 Diagnosis0.20 Stages*0.01* Chemotherapy*<0.01*
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Discussion CAM use in our study is very common up to 67%. The most common type of CAM use is Buddhist praying. The associated factors were stages and chemotherapy.
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Discussion AuthorsProportion of CAM use Richardson, 200099.3% Dy, 200488.2% Swisher, 200249.6% Navo, 200448.0% Vasuratna, 200840.3% Molassiotis, 200539.5%
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Discussion AuthorsType of CAM Richardson, 2000- Spiritual practices - Vitamins - Herbs - Movement -physical therapies Swisher, 2002- Acupuncture - Reflexology - Electromagnetic therapy Dy, 2004- Vitamin-mineral Navo, 2004- Herbal products-megavitamins
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Discussion Vasuratna et al., 2008 The most popular CAMs used were foods and dietary supplements (45.1%) followed by herbs (37.8%). Vasuratna et al. Poster presented in IGCS; 2008
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Discussion The associated factors from other studies Western country 1 Lower age Higher education level Regular exercise Social class Asian country 2 Age Advanced stage Higher education level Lee MM, et al. American Journal of Public Health; 2006. 1 Kay S, et al. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine; 2008. 2
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Vasuratna et al., 2008 The statistically significant factors associated with CAM Education (p=0.014) Financial status (p=0.027) Occupation (p=0.003) * Stage of diseases (p<0.001) * Chemotherapy treatment (p<0.001) The last two factors were also found in our study. Discussion Vasuratna et al. Poster presented in IGCS; 2008
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Discussion The possible explanation is the difference in race, religion and cultural context.
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Discussion This is the first study regarding proportion and type of CAM use in gynecologic cancer patients in Northeastern, Thailand.
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Discussion The primary objective was to determine the proportion of CAM use. The sample size calculation was based on the primary objective. This may result in inadequate sample size to give accurate assessment of the associated factors.
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Discussion Our results show a high proportion of CAM use. The effect of CAM use is needed for further research with regard to the benefits and risks.
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Acknowledgement Thitima Chaisrisawadsuk, MD Assoc.Prof. Bandit Chumworathayi, MD Assoc.Prof. Woraluk Somboonporn, MD
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