Complementary and Alternative Medicine Mind-Body Approaches Used Among Racially and Ethnically Diverse Adolescents

Authors

Dora L. Clayton-Jones, Marquette UniversityFollow
Lee Za Ong, Marquette UniversityFollow
Mauricio Garnier-VillarrealFollow
Lori Vick, University of South Carolina
Rachel Sawdy, Marquette University
Safiya George, Florida Atlantic University
Kristin Haglund, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-2021

Publisher

Elsevier (WB Saunders)

Source Publication

Journal of Pediatric Nursing

Source ISSN

0882-5963

Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this paper is to examine complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use among racially and ethnically diverse adolescents. Greater understanding of CAM use among this group is warranted to better inform health care providers in delivering a culturally relevant health promotion approach.

Design and methods

A secondary data analysis was conducted using the 2012 Child Complementary and Alternative Medicine Supplement of the National Health Interview Survey (CAM-NHIS) data, which was collected from a national sample of adolescents aged 12–17 years. A logistic regression test was employed to investigate the predictors associated with CAM use among racially and ethnically diverse adolescents.

Results

While Black and Hispanic adolescents were the least likely to use CAM compared to their White counterparts, families with higher incomes, higher education attainment, and adolescents who experienced pain were more likely to use CAM.

Conclusions

Findings suggest the need for future research to gain a greater understanding of CAM use among racially and ethnically diverse adolescents, and insights into how health disparities impact CAM use. Greater understanding of how CAM use intersects with health beliefs and outcomes is also warranted.

Practice implications

Based on the CAM-NHIS survey, few racially and ethnically diverse adolescents have reported use of CAM. Development of culturally appropriate instruments and methods to assess CAM use among racially and ethnically diverse adolescents may yield specific data for this population. Informed health care providers can advocate for improved access to CAM for minority adolescents and alter disparate use.

Comments

Accepted version. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, Vol. 61 (November/December 2021): 254-259. DOI. © 2021 Elsevier (WB Saunders). Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Clayton-Jones, Dora L.; Ong, Lee Za; Garnier-Villarreal, Mauricio; Vick, Lori; Sawdy, Rachel; George, Safiya; and Haglund, Kristin, "Complementary and Alternative Medicine Mind-Body Approaches Used Among Racially and Ethnically Diverse Adolescents" (2021). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 899.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/899