Use of complementary and alternative medicine in children with cancer in Occidental, Mexico

Gómez-Martínez, Ricardo; Tlacuilo‐Parra, Alberto; Garibaldi-Covarrubias, Roberto

doi:10.1002/pbc.21101

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“…The demographic factors associated with CAM use found in our study were different from those reported in previous studies [4,[9][10][11]. We found no association between CAM use and parental age, parental education level, family income, and type or stage of disease.…”

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“…Martel et al [6] reported that about half of pediatric oncology Quebec population uses at least one type of CAM. Our results are consistent with the finding of more recent studies in pediatric cancer patients that reported a prevalence of 84%, 73%, and 70% on CAM use, in United States, Taiwan, and Mexico respectively [7][8][9]. This seems to indicate an increasing prevalence of CAM use among children with cancer over time.…”

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Prevalence and parental perceptions of complementary and alternative medicine use by children with cancer in a multi‐ethnic Southeast Asian population

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Pediatric Blood & Cancer

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BackgroundThe purpose of the current study was to determine the prevalence of use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by children with cancer and to compare the characteristics of CAM users and CAM nonusers.MethodsA cross‐sectional study was performed at a pediatric oncology center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The parents of 97 children with cancer were interviewed using a structured questionnaire.ResultsOverall, 84.5% of the respondents had used CAM, and most of them believed that CAM provided a boost to the immune system, and used CAM with the intention to complement conventional treatment. The most frequently used CAM was water therapy (78%), followed by spirulina (33%), vitamin C (27%), multivitamin (23%), visit to traditional healers (22%), sea cucumber (Stichopus horrens) (15%), and Chinese traditional medicine (12%). The Malay (n = 67) were using more often (93%) CAM than non‐Malay (n = 30, use 67%, P = 0.001).ConclusionsCAM use is common among Malaysian children with cancer. Understanding the sociocultural dimension of patients' health beliefs is important to a successful treatment, and pediatric oncologists should ask for the use of CAM. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2009;52:70–74. © 2008 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.

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Prevalence and parental perceptions of complementary and alternative medicine use by children with cancer in a multi‐ethnic Southeast Asian population

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“…16 Cancer patients also tend to have positive attitudes toward CAM therapies. [17][18][19][20] Selfreported reasons for patients using CAM included wanting to be hopeful, believing that CAM is nontoxic, and desiring to feel more in control of their treatment. 21 However, many people who use CAM do not discuss this use with their doctors.…”

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Beliefs of New Zealand Doctors About Integrative Medicine for Cancer Treatment

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Aims. This study aimed to give an up-to-date description of the views and knowledge that health professionals in New Zealand (NZ) have about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and its use in the context of integrative medicine. Study design. A self-administered questionnaire. Methods. Doctors in the Otago region of New Zealand (n = 235 out of 395, 59% response rate) answered questions addressing attitudes toward the principle of integrative medicine, attitudes indigenous Ma -ori holistic views of health, and attitudes about CAM. Information on physician demographics was also gathered. Results. Almost all doctors (95%) agreed that they should address all aspects of a patient's health, whereas around 60% agreed that CAM can be integrated into a treatment regime to provide the best care for a patient. Most (93%) agreed that in a NZ context, it is important to be aware of Ma -ori holistic views of health. Doctors had many concerns about CAM, and only 26% personally used any CAM therapies themselves. However, many doctors wanted to learn more about CAM (58%) and Ma -ori holistic views of health (62%). Doctors who believed that they "knew enough" about CAM were more likely to ask about it and to recommend it to patients. Conclusion. Integrative medicine is increasingly being accepted in medical practice, although many doctors still do not agree with the use of CAM. There is a need for increased patient-doctor discussions of CAM use. Doctors' lack of knowledge about CAM may be a barrier to communication and should be addressed with specific medical training.

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“…En Turquie, une enquête réalisée auprès d'enfants atteints de cancer a montré que 51,6 % d'entre eux avaient eu recours à la MA [4]. L'utilisation de la MA est également une pratique courante chez les enfants atteints de cancer dans l'ouest du Mexique [11]. Une enquête réalisée par Neuhouser et al, dans l'État de Washington, a montré que 73 % des patients en oncologie pédiatrique ont utilisé au moins un type de MA, dont 75 % du coût a été couvert par l'assurance maladie [6].…”

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“…Au Mexique, l'utilisation des plantes médicinales a été le plus souvent signalée, par opposition à l'utilisation des remèdes bioénergétiques et à la prière qui étaient rarement employées [11]. En Turquie, la modalité la plus utilisée généralement était les produits à base d'herbes tels que le thé et les repas aux herbes dans 71 % des cas [4].…”

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Utilisation de la médecine alternative en oncologie pédiatrique au Maroc

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Une enquête a été réalisée au sein d'une unité d'oncologie pédiatrique au Maroc dans le but d'étudier la fréquence de l'utilisation de la médecine alternative (MA), les facteurs à l'origine de son utilisation, son type, son coût et le bénéfice qui en est tiré. Patients et méthodes : Nous avons inclus dans cette étude 79 patients suivis au sein du service d'oncologie pédiatrique de l'hôpital d'enfant de Rabat pour une pathologie cancé-reuse et traités depuis au moins trois mois. Un questionnaire comprenant des données générales et des informations concernant l'utilisation de la MA a été rempli par les parents. Résultats : Cinquante-quatre parents, soit 68 %, avaient utilisé un ou plusieurs types de MA. Le type de MA le plus utilisé était le miel naturel, suivi par les plantes, puis les moyens spirituels. Les parents avaient comme but de traiter le cancer dans 70 % des cas. Vingt-neuf pour cent des cas utilisaient la MA pour stimuler le système immunitaire. Quant aux bénéfices, 59 % des parents ont rapporté que les enfants se sentaient mieux. Ces remèdes ont fait disparaître la douleur chez 15 % des enfants. Des effets secondaires à l'utilisation de MA ont été rapportés dans 28 % des cas. Tous les patients ont reçu de la MA en complément aux traitements conventionnels, et 20 % seulement ont discuté avec leur médecin à propos de l'utilisation de MA. Le coût du traitement était de moins de 1 000 dirhams marocains (90 euros) dans 90 % des cas. Conclusion : L'utilisation de MA en oncologie pédiatrique est une pratique courante au Maroc. Elle est fondée essentiellement sur l'utilisation de miel et de plantes, et le plus souvent les parents rapportent un bénéfice chez l'enfant, mais cette constatation reste subjective. Malheureusement, le plus souvent le médecin traitant n'est pas informé de cette pratique. Pour citer cette revue : J. Afr. Cancer 3 (2011). Mots clés Oncologie · Pédiatrie · Médecine alternative et médecine complémentaire · MarocAbstract The aim of this study was to analyze the frequency, type, reasons and costs pertaining to use of alternative medicine by the parents of pediatric cancer patients in Morocco. Patients and methods: We included in the study 79 patients followed for pediatric cancer in the pediatric oncology department at Rabat children's hospital in Morocco. Children on treatment for at least 3 months or who had completed their treatments were eligible for the study. A survey regarding demographic data and information about the use of complementary and alternative medicine was completed by the parents. Results: Fifty-four parents (68%) had used one or more types of complementary and alternative medicine. The most frequent was intake of honey (76%). The second one was herbal medicine (55%), followed by religious therapy. Complementary and alternative medicine was used with the aim of curing cancer in 70% of cases and boosting the immune system in 29%. About 59% reported that they felt better after use of CAM, and for 15% it relieved pain. Adverse effects were reported in 28% of cases. All pati...

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Use of complementary and alternative medicine in children with cancer in Occidental, Mexico

Abstract: CAM use in Mexican children is common, most frequently with herbal therapies. The majority perceived benefits with its usage but in most cases, the treating physician was not informed about this practice.

Cited by 59 publications

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Prevalence and parental perceptions of complementary and alternative medicine use by children with cancer in a multi‐ethnic Southeast Asian population

Prevalence and parental perceptions of complementary and alternative medicine use by children with cancer in a multi‐ethnic Southeast Asian population

Beliefs of New Zealand Doctors About Integrative Medicine for Cancer Treatment

Utilisation de la médecine alternative en oncologie pédiatrique au Maroc

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