CAM Usage Among Korean Christians: Faith Influence and Health-Seeking Behaviors
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This cross-sectional study examined the patterns of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among 140 Korean Christians aged 20 and older, using an online survey. The study found remarkably high levels of CAM use (91.4%), and faith duration was the largest predictor of CAM use (OR=2.595, p=.001) as those with 20+ years of faith had CAM use of 96.9% compared to lesser amounts in newer believers. Christian leaders often served as counselors (49.3%) in health decision-making and sometimes as supporters (40.7%). Two-step cluster analysis demonstrated that participants had different groups based on faith perceptions, which in the case of a positive influence of faith led to 100% CAM use levels. Based on the study results, researchers suggest that mature Christian faith supports CAM healing choices, rather than inhibits alternative healing choices, and that a continued need for faith-informed healthcare is justified.
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This cross-sectional study examined the patterns of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among 140 Korean Christians aged 20 and older, using an online survey. The study found remarkably high levels of CAM use (91.4%), and faith duration was the largest predictor of CAM use (OR=2.595, p=.001) as those with 20+ years of faith had CAM use of 96.9% compared to lesser amounts in newer believers. Christian leaders often served as counselors (49.3%) in health decision-making and sometimes as supporters (40.7%). Two-step cluster analysis demonstrated that participants had different groups based on faith perceptions, which in the case of a positive influence of faith led to 100% CAM use levels. Based on the study results, researchers suggest that mature Christian faith supports CAM healing choices, rather than inhibits alternative healing choices, and that a continued need for faith-informed healthcare is justified.