TY  - JOUR
TI  - Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Multicenter Study
AB  - ntroduction: This study examined the prevalence of the use of different complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) strategies, families attitudes and belief systems about the use of these strategies, and the economic burden of these strategies placed on family income in families of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Method: A questionnaire survey concerning the use of CAM in children with ASD was administered to parents in the five different geographic locations in Turkey. Results: Of the 172 respondents, 56% had used at least one CAM therapy. The most requently used CAM intervention was spiritual healing. Among the most reported easons for seeking CAM were dissatisfaction with conventional interventions and a search for ways to enhance the effectiveness of conventional treatments. The most frequently reported source of recommendation for CAM was advice from amily members. The mean economic burden of the CAM methods was a total of 4,005 Turkish lira ($2,670) in the sample using CAM. The CAM usage rate was lower n parents who suspected genetic/congenital factors for the development of ASD. Conclusion: This study observed the importance of socioeconomic and cultural actors as well as parents beliefs about the etiology of ASD in treatment decisions about CAM. (Arc­hi­ves of Neu­ropsy­chi­atry 2013; 50: 237-243)
AU  - DURUKAN, İbrahim
AU  - CÖNGÖLOĞLU, MEHMET AYHAN
AU  - BAHALI, MUSTAFA KAYHAN
AU  - HERGÜNER, Sabri
AU  - TÜRKBAY, Tümer
AU  - Bilgiç, Ayhan
AU  - GÜRKAN, Kaan
AU  - turkoglu, serhat
PY  - 2013
JO  - Nöropsikiyatri Arşivi
VL  - 50
IS  - 3
SN  - 1309-4866
SP  - 237
EP  - 243
DB  - TRDizin
UR  - http://search/yayin/detay/155891
ER  -