摘要
Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the national prevalence of herb and dietary supplement usage among children and adolescents age 4-17 in the United States, and to identify population factors associated with usage. Methods: Weighted population estimates are derived from the 2007 National Health Interview Child Complementary and Alternative Medicine Supplement (sample n= 9417). Wald chi-square tests are used to compare factors associated with herb and dietary supplement use. Results: An estimated 2.9 million children and adolescents used herbs or dietary supplements in 2007. Pediatric herb and supplement use was more common among adolescents and non-Hispanic whites, and positively associated with parental education and household income. Children with activity limitations due to chronic health conditions, long-term prescription use, or relatively heavy use of physician services were also more likely to use herbal supplements. Echinacea and fish oil were most commonly used herbs and supplements. Conclusions: Children in the US appear to use herbs or dietary supplements at a much lower rate than adults. This analysis shows a pattern of moderate and appropriate herb and supplement use in the pediatric population.
| 原文 | 英語 |
|---|---|
| 頁（從 - 到） | 358-363 |
| 頁數 | 6 |
| 期刊 | Complementary Therapies in Medicine |
| 卷 | 21 |
| 發行號 | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| 出版狀態 | 已發佈 - 八月 2013 |
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Complementary and alternative medicine
- Advanced and Specialised Nursing
- Complementary and Manual Therapy
- Medicine(all)
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The prevalence of herb and dietary supplement use among children and adolescents in the United States : Results from the 2007 National Health Interview Survey. / Wu, Chung Hsuen; Wang, Chi Chuan; Kennedy, Jae.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - The prevalence of herb and dietary supplement use among children and adolescents in the United States
T2 - Results from the 2007 National Health Interview Survey
AU - Wu, Chung Hsuen
AU - Wang, Chi Chuan
AU - Kennedy, Jae
PY - 2013/8
Y1 - 2013/8
N2 - Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the national prevalence of herb and dietary supplement usage among children and adolescents age 4-17 in the United States, and to identify population factors associated with usage. Methods: Weighted population estimates are derived from the 2007 National Health Interview Child Complementary and Alternative Medicine Supplement (sample n= 9417). Wald chi-square tests are used to compare factors associated with herb and dietary supplement use. Results: An estimated 2.9 million children and adolescents used herbs or dietary supplements in 2007. Pediatric herb and supplement use was more common among adolescents and non-Hispanic whites, and positively associated with parental education and household income. Children with activity limitations due to chronic health conditions, long-term prescription use, or relatively heavy use of physician services were also more likely to use herbal supplements. Echinacea and fish oil were most commonly used herbs and supplements. Conclusions: Children in the US appear to use herbs or dietary supplements at a much lower rate than adults. This analysis shows a pattern of moderate and appropriate herb and supplement use in the pediatric population.
AB - Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the national prevalence of herb and dietary supplement usage among children and adolescents age 4-17 in the United States, and to identify population factors associated with usage. Methods: Weighted population estimates are derived from the 2007 National Health Interview Child Complementary and Alternative Medicine Supplement (sample n= 9417). Wald chi-square tests are used to compare factors associated with herb and dietary supplement use. Results: An estimated 2.9 million children and adolescents used herbs or dietary supplements in 2007. Pediatric herb and supplement use was more common among adolescents and non-Hispanic whites, and positively associated with parental education and household income. Children with activity limitations due to chronic health conditions, long-term prescription use, or relatively heavy use of physician services were also more likely to use herbal supplements. Echinacea and fish oil were most commonly used herbs and supplements. Conclusions: Children in the US appear to use herbs or dietary supplements at a much lower rate than adults. This analysis shows a pattern of moderate and appropriate herb and supplement use in the pediatric population.
KW - Children
KW - Dietary supplement
KW - Herbal medicine
KW - Herbs
KW - National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)
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U2 - 10.1016/j.ctim.2013.05.001
DO - 10.1016/j.ctim.2013.05.001
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VL - 21
SP - 358
EP - 363
JO - Complementary Therapies in Medicine
JF - Complementary Therapies in Medicine
SN - 0965-2299
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