Date of Award
6-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Public Health
Department
Health Science and Human Ecology
First Reader/Committee Chair
Becerra, Monideepa
Abstract
Objective: The objective of this study is to understand the need of CAM methods among college students.
Methods: The method used for this study was a secondary analysis of an anonymous cross-sectional survey. Students were asked different questions about their CAM uses and the reason behind them.
Results: 96.9%of students stated that they have use a form of CAM before. This shows how prevalent CAM is among college students. 47.5% of students rated their health average to below poor. It indicated how important it is to understand college students’ health and help them feel above average.
Conclusion: CAM uses are very common among college students, especially among those with Latino heritage. CAM uses show to help people improve their overall health, and cope with stress, among many other benefits.
Recommended Citation
Pineda, Andrea, "Complementary and Alternative Medicine use among Latino college Students" (2020). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 1115.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1115