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Herbal supplements and retirement facility residents : factors that predict usage

Creator:

Weng, Yao-Lin

Abstract:

The prevalence of herbal supplement use by the elderly and factors that influence regular versus occasional use were investigated in a group of independent residents of a continuing care retirement community in Salem, Oregon. A nine-page questionnaire was delivered to 402 residents of Capital Manor; 318 questionnaires were usable (84%...

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Masters Thesis

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retirement community in Salem, Oregon. A nine-page questionnaire was delivered to 402 residents of Capital
Young adults' beliefs about and use of herbal supplements in relation to their dietary attitudes and behaviors

Creator:

Koorndyk, Tamberly

Abstract:

Today in the United States, herbal supplements are growing increasingly popular, however, little is known about the safety and efficacy of these products. This study contributes to the growing body of information about the prevalence of herbal supplement use among young adults (18 to 24 years) and the beliefs young...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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geographically representative sample of 298 young adults (18 to 24 years) residing in Oregon; 205