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ArticleJournal of cancer research and clinical oncology2025

Does anxiety influence the use of complementary or alternative medicine among cancer patients?

Caroline Heyder, Judith Büntzel, Hristo Boyadzhiev, Petra Stegmaier, Bijan Zomorodbakhsch, Klaus Heißner, Christoph Stoll, Ludwig Fischer von Weikersthal, Jana Czekay, Ivonne Rudolph and 1 more

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11 authors.

Caroline HeyderHämatologie Und Internistische Onkologie, Klinik Für Innere Medizin II, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany. caroline.heyder@uni-jena.de.
Judith BüntzelKlinik Für Hämatologie Und Medizinische Onkologie, Universitätsklinikum Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Straße 40, 37075, Göttingen, Germany.
Hristo BoyadzhievHabichtswald Reha-Klinik, Wigandstraße 3a, 34131, Kassel, Germany.
Petra StegmaierZentrum Für Strahlentherapie, Wirthstraße 11C, 79110, Freiburg, Germany.
Bijan ZomorodbakhschOnkologische Kooperation Harz, Kösliner Straße 14, 38642, Goslar, Germany.
Klaus HeißnerMVZ Für Innere Medizin, Hämatologie und Onkologie Weiden, Moslohstraße 53, 92637, Weiden, Germany.
Christoph StollKlinik Für Innere Medizin, Kulmbacher Straße 103, 95445, Bayreuth, Germany.
Ludwig Fischer von WeikersthalMVZ St. Marien, Mariahilfbergweg 7, 92224, Amberg, Germany.
Jana CzekayOnkologisches Forum Celle E.V, Fritzenwiese 117, 29221, Celle, Germany.
Ivonne RudolphWaldburg-Zeil Kliniken, Rehabilitationsklinik Bad Salzelmen, Badepark 5, 39218, Schönebeck, Germany.
Jutta HübnerHämatologie Und Internistische Onkologie, Klinik Für Innere Medizin II, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe aim of this study was to investigate the extent to which patients' anxiety due to their cancerous disease has an influence on the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) methods.

methods230 patients completed an anonymous voluntary questionnaire that was sent to outpatient oncological facilities participating in the survey. This questionnaire included standardised tests such as the Allgemeine Selbstwirksamkeit Kurzskala (ASKU, self-efficacy short scale) and the State-Trait-Anxiety-Inventory (STAI) as well as socio-demographic information and a section on CAM use. Statistical analyses and regression models were used to identify correlations.

resultsFemale gender, high level of education (high school diploma or university degree) and increased trait anxiety were related to CAM use. All other variables analysed showed no significant results.

conclusionThis study demonstrates that trait anxiety and sociodemographic factors significantly influence CAM usage among cancer patients. Physicians and health care providers should consider this in consultations to guarantee the best possible care for patients.

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AnxietyComplementary TherapiesNeoplasmsAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultAnxietyCAM methodsCancerComplementary and alternative medicineTrait anxietyUse rate

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PMCPMC11937123

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