Publication Date
2009
Degree Type
Master's Project
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Chia-Ling Mao
Second Advisor
Karen Ketner
Keywords
Menopausal symptoms; Acculturation; Complementary and Alternative medicine
Abstract
The objectives of this research were to study the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for menopausal symptoms among Chinese-American women, and to examine the correlation between CAM use, acculturation, and CAM insurance coverage. The study revealed that Chinese-American women experience menopausal symptoms even when they still have regular menstrual cycles. Early education on women's health, especially about menopause, is recommended. A significant correlation was found between the women being asked by their health care providers regarding CAM use, and open discussion regarding the women's CAM use with their health care providers (p<0.05). The researchers suggest that health care providers ask their patients about their CAM use in order to encourage open discussion of CAM use with their patients.
Recommended Citation
Chung, Rebecca Kwai-Ying, "The Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Menopausal Symptoms among Chinese-American Women" (2009). Master's Projects. 752.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.49ju-jb7m
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_projects/752
