Naturopathy utilisation by Australian women with diagnosed endometriosis: A cross-sectional survey.

Australia Complementary Therapies Cross-Sectional Studies Endometriosis / therapy Female Humans Naturopathy
Australia Endometriosis Health services Naturopathic medicine Naturopathy

Journal

Complementary therapies in clinical practice
ISSN: 1873-6947
Titre abrégé: Complement Ther Clin Pract
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101225531

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
Feb 2022
Historique:
received: 23 12 2020
revised: 18 01 2022
accepted: 19 01 2022
pubmed: 30 1 2022
medline: 24 2 2022
entrez: 29 1 2022
Statut: ppublish

Résumé

Endometriosis is a painful female reproductive disease resulting in unmet health needs. Women with endometriosis frequently access different types of health care, yet little is known about naturopathic use. The purpose of this study is to explore the naturopathic utilisation by women with endometriosis in Australia. This study reports a cross-sectional survey of Australian women with endometriosis. Participants were recruited through the not-for-profit organisations Endometriosis Australia and EndoActive social media platforms. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire by those eligible to participate. Participants were included if they self-reported a diagnosis of endometriosis via laparoscopic surgery and were an Australian resident. Of the recruited 303 women with endometriosis, 60 women reported consulting with a naturopath for endometriosis care. Women consulting with a naturopath, reported also consulting with a laparoscopic surgeon (66.7%, p = 0.01), acupuncturist (53.3%, p ≤ 0.01), physiotherapist (41.7%, p = 0.01), nutritionists/dietitians (n = 22, 36.7%, p = 0.01) or homeopath (15.0%, p ≤ 0.001), in addition to their naturopath in the previous 12 months for endometriosis management. Compared to non-naturopathic users, women reported frequently experiencing dyspareunia (OR 2.9, CI 1.4-5.9, p = 0.002) and reported a higher use of vitamin D supplementation for endometriosis management (OR 4.9, CI 2.5-9.9, p ≤ 0.001). Women who use naturopathy for endometriosis appear to be high users of health care services, both within complementary medicine and conventional medicine. The efficacy and role of naturopathic treatments and care for women with endometriosis requires further investigation.

Sections du résumé

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OBJECTIVE
Endometriosis is a painful female reproductive disease resulting in unmet health needs. Women with endometriosis frequently access different types of health care, yet little is known about naturopathic use. The purpose of this study is to explore the naturopathic utilisation by women with endometriosis in Australia.
MATERIALS AND METHODS METHODS
This study reports a cross-sectional survey of Australian women with endometriosis. Participants were recruited through the not-for-profit organisations Endometriosis Australia and EndoActive social media platforms. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire by those eligible to participate. Participants were included if they self-reported a diagnosis of endometriosis via laparoscopic surgery and were an Australian resident.
RESULTS RESULTS
Of the recruited 303 women with endometriosis, 60 women reported consulting with a naturopath for endometriosis care. Women consulting with a naturopath, reported also consulting with a laparoscopic surgeon (66.7%, p = 0.01), acupuncturist (53.3%, p ≤ 0.01), physiotherapist (41.7%, p = 0.01), nutritionists/dietitians (n = 22, 36.7%, p = 0.01) or homeopath (15.0%, p ≤ 0.001), in addition to their naturopath in the previous 12 months for endometriosis management. Compared to non-naturopathic users, women reported frequently experiencing dyspareunia (OR 2.9, CI 1.4-5.9, p = 0.002) and reported a higher use of vitamin D supplementation for endometriosis management (OR 4.9, CI 2.5-9.9, p ≤ 0.001).
CONCLUSION CONCLUSIONS
Women who use naturopathy for endometriosis appear to be high users of health care services, both within complementary medicine and conventional medicine. The efficacy and role of naturopathic treatments and care for women with endometriosis requires further investigation.

Identifiants

DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101539 PMID: 35091269
pubmed: 35091269
pii: S1744-3881(22)00007-X
doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101539
pii:
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Pagination

101539

Informations de copyright

Copyright © 2022 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Auteurs

Rebecca Redmond (R)

Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, School of Public Health, University of Technology Sydney, 235 Jones St, Ultimo, New South Wales, 2007, Australia; National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University, Military Rd, East Lismore, New South Wales, 2480, Australia. Electronic address: rebecca.redmond@student.uts.edu.au.

Amie Steel (A)

Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, School of Public Health, University of Technology Sydney, 235 Jones St, Ultimo, New South Wales, 2007, Australia. Electronic address: amie.steel@uts.edu.au.

Jon Wardle (J)

National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University, Military Rd, East Lismore, New South Wales, 2480, Australia. Electronic address: jon.wardle@scu.edu.au.

Jon Adams (J)

Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, School of Public Health, University of Technology Sydney, 235 Jones St, Ultimo, New South Wales, 2007, Australia. Electronic address: jon.adams@uts.edu.au.

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questionsmedicales.fr › Régions géographiques › Océanie › Australasie › Australie › Naturopathy utilisation by Australian women...
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