DOI
https://doi.org/10.25772/B9ND-QK63
Defense Date
2005
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Dr. Elizabeth A. Fries
Second Advisor
Dr. Kathleen M. Ingram
Abstract
Using data from The Rural Physician Cancer Prevention Project, a dietary intervention trial, this cross-sectional, longitudinal study explored predictors of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in a Southern, rural population (N = 375). Participants' dietary knowledge, stage of change, and dietary behavior were examined at baseline and 1 and 12 months after the intervention. More than half the participants (mean age = 48 years; 60% female; 60% Caucasian) reported using CAM. Logistic regression indicated that age, education, ethnicity and trust in physician affect the likelihood of CAM use. Hierarchical multiple regressions suggested that CAM use was associated with healthier fat and fiber consumption at baseline. CAM users in the intervention, unexpectedly, reported decreased fat knowledge 1 month after the intervention, although similar results were not seen later. Among the intervention participants, CAM use was not significantly associated with changes in stage of behavior change or dietary consumption behaviors.
Rights
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Is Part Of
VCU University Archives
Is Part Of
VCU Theses and Dissertations
Date of Submission
June 2008