Self-reported use of natural health products: A cross-sectional telephone survey in older Ontarians
January 28th, 2010 Posted by: admin
Publication year: 2009
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, Volume 7, Issue 6, December 2009, Pages 383-392
Mitchell A.H., Levine , Shuang, Xu , Katherine, Gaebel , Nicole, Brazier , Michel, Bédard , …
Background: The self-reported use of natural health products (NHPs) (herbal products and vitamin and mineral supplements) has increased over the past decade in Canada. Because the elderly population might have comorbidities and concurrently administered medications, there is a need to explore the perceptions and behaviors associated with NHPs in this age group.Objective: The goal of this study was to assess the use of NHPs in a cohort of older Canadian residents and the characteristics, perceptions, and behaviors associated with NHP use.Methods: Survey participants aged ≥60 years were randomly selected from telephone listings in the area of greater Hamilton, Ontario, Canada….
