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Publications Using NHIS Data

These publications use data obtained from administering the complementary health approaches section of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).

2024

Nahin RL, Rhee A, Stussman B. Use of complementary health approaches overall and for pain management by US adults. JAMA. 2024;331(7):613-615.

2023

2022

Anheyer D, Leach MJ, Zhang Y, et al. Predictors of headache/migraine and the use of complementary medicine in U.S. children: a population-based analysis of 2017 National Health Interview Survey data. Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. 2022;28(1):60-66.
Khan S, Zagona-Prizio C, Yee D, et al. Complementary and alternative medicine use among adults with eczema: a population-based study. JAAD International. 2022;8:154-156.
Kohl-Heckl WK, Koch AK, Cramer H. Complementary medicine use in stroke survivors: a US nationally representative survey. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies. 2022;22(1):41.
Kohl-Heckl WK, Schröter M, Cramer H. Complementary medicine use in US adults with hypertension: a nationally representative survey. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2022;65:102812.

2021

Clayton-Jones D, Ong LZ, Garnier-Villarreal M, et al. Complementary and alternative medicine mind-body approaches used among racially and ethnically diverse adolescents. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 2021;61:254-259.
Kohl-Heckl WK, Schröter M, Dobos G, et al. Complementary medicine use and flu vaccination – a nationally representative survey of US adults. Vaccine. 2021;39(39):5635-5640.
Wong CH, Sundberg T, Chung VC, et al. Complementary medicine use in US adults with a history of colorectal cancer: a nationally representative survey. Supportive Care in Cancer. 2021;29(1):271-278.
Zhang Y, Lauche R, Cramer H, et al. Increasing trend of yoga practice among U.S. adults from 2002 to 2017. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2021;27(9):778-785.

2020

Dennis JA, Zhang Y, Curtis S, et al. Conventional and complementary health care approaches used by American adults reporting joint pain: patterns from the National Health Interview Survey 2012. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2020;26(11):1080-1083.
Kim EJ, Simonson J, Jacome S, et al. Disparities in complementary alternative medicine use and asthma exacerbation in the United States. Journal of Asthma. 2020;57(8):866-874.
Voiß P, Höxtermann MD, Dobos G, et al. Mind-body medicine use by women diagnosed with breast cancer: results of a nationally representative survey. Supportive Care in Cancer. 2020;28(3):1077-1082.
Wong CHL, Sundberg T, Chung VCH, et al. Prevalence and predictors of mind-body medicine use among women diagnosed with gynecological cancer: findings from the 2017 US National Health Interview Survey. Gynecologic Oncology. 2020;157(3):740-744.

2019

Rhee TG, Pawloski PA, Parsons HM. Health-related quality of life among US adults with cancer: potential roles of complementary and alternative medicine for health promotion and well-being. Psychooncology. 2019;28(4):896-902.
Shin E, Shim J-M. Listen to doctors, friends, or both? Embedded they produce thick knowledge and promote health. Journal of Health Communication. 2019;24(1):9-20.
Tenenbaum R, Agarwal R, Cooke MS, et al. Utilization of complementary and alternative therapies in youth with developmental disabilities. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine: eCAM. 2019;2019:3630509.
Upchurch DM, Johnson PJ. Gender differences in prevalence, patterns, purposes, and perceived benefits of meditation practices in the United States. Journal of Women’s Health. 2019;28(2):135-142.
Voiß P, Höxtermann MD, Dobos G, et al. The use of mind-body medicine among US individuals with sleep problems: analysis of the 2017 National Health Interview Survey data. Sleep Medicine. 2019;56:151-156.
Zhang Y, Dennis JA, Bishop FL, et al. Complementary and alternative medicine use by U.S. adults with self-reported doctor-diagnosed arthritis: results from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey. PM & R. 2019;11(10):1059-1069.

2018

Black LI, Barnes PM, Clarke TC, Stussman BJ, Nahin RL. Use of yoga, meditation, and chiropractors among U.S. children aged 4-17 years. NCHS Data Brief. 2018;(324):1-8.
Clarke TC, Barnes PM, Black LI, Stussman BJ, Nahin RL. Use of yoga, meditation, and chiropractors among U.S. adults aged 18 and older. NCHS Data Brief. 2018;(325):1-8.
Clarke TC. The use of complementary health approaches among U.S. adults with a recent cancer diagnosis. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2018;24(2):139-145.
Cohen EM, Dossett ML, Mehta DH, et al. Factors associated with insomnia and complementary medicine use in children: results of a national survey. Sleep Medicine. 2018;44:82-88.
Cramer H, Sundberg T, Schumann D, et al. Differences between vegetarian and omnivorous yoga practitioners-results of a nationally representative survey of US adult yoga practitioners. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2018;40:48-52.
Evans MW Jr., Ndetan H, Ka Sekhon V, et al. Adult use of complementary and integrative approaches to improve athletic performance. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. 2018;24(1):30-37.
Felicilda-Reynaldo RF, Choi S. U.S. Filipino adults’ patterns of CAM use and medical pluralism: secondary analysis of 2012 National Health Interview Survey. Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal. 2018;3(3):93-104.
Johnson PJ, Jou J, Rockwood TH, et al. Perceived benefits of using complementary and alternative medicine by race/ethnicity among midlife and older adults in the United States. Journal of Aging and Health. June 14, 2018. [Epub ahead of print].
Leung B, Lauche R, Leach M, et al. Special diets in modern America: analysis of the 2012 National Health Interview Survey data. Nutrition and Health. 2018;24(1):11-18.
Lindly O, Thorburn S., Zuckerman K. Use and nondisclosure of complementary health approaches among US children with developmental disabilities. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics. 2018;39(3):217-227.
Mbizo J, Okafor A, Sutton MA, et al. Complementary and alternative medicine use among persons with multiple chronic conditions: results from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2018;18(1):281.
Pure E, Terhorst L, Baker N. Movement and manual therapy for adults with arthritis: 2012 National Health Interview Survey. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2018;37:96-102.
Rhee TG, Westberg SM, Harris IM. Complementary and alternative medicine in US adults with diabetes: reasons for use and perceived benefits. Journal of Diabetes. 2018;10(4):310-319.
Rhee TG, Marottoli RA, Van Ness PH, et al. Patterns and perceived benefits of utilizing seven major complementary health approaches in U.S. older adults. Journals of Gerontology. Series A. Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 2018;73(8):1119-1124.
Rhee TG, Harris IM. Reasons for and perceived benefits of utilizing complementary and alternative medicine in U.S. adults with migraines/severe headaches. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 2018;30:44-49.
Sirois FM, Jiang L, Upchurch DM. Use and disclosure of complementary health approaches in US adults with cardiovascular diseases. American Journal of Cardiology. 2018;122(1):170-174.
Upchurch DM, Gill M, Jiang L, et al. Use of mind-body therapies among young adults aged 18-24 years: findings from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey. Journal of Adolescent Health. 2018;63(2):227-232.
Upchurch DM, Liang L, Sirois FM. A dual continuum model of the reasons for use of complementary health approaches among overweight and obese adults: findings from the 2012 NHIS. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2018;18(1):339.
Wang C, Preisser J, Chung Y, et al. Complementary and alternative medicine use among children with mental health issues: results from the National Health Interview Survey. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2018;18(1):241.

2017

Burke A, Lam CN, Stussman B, et al. Prevalence and patterns of use of mantra, mindfulness and spiritual meditation among adults in the United States. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017;17(1):316
Cohen EM, Dossett ML, Mehta DH, et al. Factors associated with complementary medicine use in pediatric musculoskeletal conditions: results from a national survey. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2017;31:53-58.
Groenewald CB, Beals-Erickson SE, Ralston-Wilson J, et al. Complementary and alternative medicine use by children with pain in the United States. Academic Pediatrics. 2017;17(7):785-793.
Henson JB, Brown CL, Chow SC, et al. Complementary and alternative medicine use in United States adults with liver disease. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. 2017;51(6):564-570.
Jayawardena W, Erbe R, Lohrmann D, et al. Use of treatment and counseling services and mind-body techniques by students with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Journal of School Health. 2017;87(2):133-141.
Krasenbaum LJ. A review of complementary and alternative medicine use among U.S. adults with headache or migraine: results from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey. Headache. 2017;57(8):1284-1285.
Loree AM, Ondersma SJ, Grekin ER. Toward enhancing treatment for pregnant smokers: laying the groundwork for the use of complementary and alternative medicine approaches. Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2017;19(5):562-571.
Rhee TG, Evans RL, McAlpine DD, et al. Racial/ethnic differences in the use of complementary and alternative medicine in US adults with moderate mental distress. Journal of Primary Care & Community Health. 2017;8(2):43-54.
Rhee TG, Harris IM. Gender differences in the use of complementary and alternative medicine and their association with moderate mental distress in U.S. adults with migraines/severe headaches. Headache. 2017;57(1):97-108.
Rhee TG, Ng JY, Dusek JA. Utilization and perceived benefits of homeopathy and herbal therapies in U.S. adults: implications of patient-centered care. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 2017;29:9-15.
Rybczynski K. Alternative medicine, worker health, and absenteeism in the United States. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2017;32:116-128.
Sirois FM, Riess H, Upchurch DM. Implicit reasons for disclosure of the use of complementary health approaches (CHA): a consumer commitment perspective. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 2017;51(5):764-774.
Zhang Y, Dennis JA, Leach MJ, et al. Complementary and alternative medicine use among US adults with headache or migraine: results from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey. Headache. 2017;57(8):1228-1242.

2016

Alwhaibi M, Sambamoorthi U. Sex differences in the use of complementary and alternative medicine among adults with multiple chronic conditions. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine: eCAM. 2016;2016:2067095.
Bleser WK, Elewonibi BR, Miranda PY, et al. Complementary and alternative medicine and influenza vaccine uptake in US children. Pediatrics. 2016;138(5):1-12.
Campo RA, Leniek KL, Gaylord-Scott N, et al. Weathering the seasons of cancer survivorship: mind-body therapy use and reported reasons and outcomes by stages of cancer survivorship. Supportive Care in Cancer. April 6, 2016. Epub ahead of print.
Clarke TC, Nahin RL, Barnes PM, Stussman BJ. Use of complementary health approaches for musculoskeletal pain disorders among adults: United States, 2012. National health statistics reports; no. 98. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2016.
Cramer H. Hall H, Leach M, et al. Prevalence, patterns, and predictors of meditation use among US adults: a nationally representative survey. Scientific Reports. 2016;10:36760.
Cramer H, Ward L, Steel A, et al. Prevalence, patterns, and predictors of yoga use: results of a U.S. nationally representative survey. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2016;50(2):230-235.
Dossett ML, Davis RB, Kaptchuk TJ, et al. Homeopathy use by U.S. adults: results of a national survey. American Journal of Public Health. 2016;106(4):743-745.
Elewonibi BR, BeLue R. Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine in immigrants. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health. 2016;18(3):600-607.
Falci L, Shi Z, Greenlee H. Multiple chronic conditions and use of complementary and alternative medicine among U.S. adults: results from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey. Preventing Chronic Disease. 2016;13:E61.
Ghildayal N, Johnson PJ, Evans RL, et al. Complementary and alternative medicine use in the U.S. adult low back pain population. Global Advances in Health and Medicine: Improving Healthcare Outcomes Worldwide. 2016;5(1):69-78.
John GM, Hershman DL, Falci L, et al. Complementary and alternative medicine use among U.S. cancer survivors. Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice. February 26, 2016. Epub ahead of print.
Johnson PJ, Jou J, Rhee TG, et al. Complementary health approaches for health and wellness in midlife and older U.S. adults. Maturitas. 2016;89:36-42.
Johnson PJ, Kozhimannil KB, Jou J, et al. Complementary and alternative medicine use among women of reproductive age in the United States. Womens Health Issues. 2016;26(1):40-47.
Jou J, Johnson PJ. Nondisclosure of complementary and alternative medicine use to primary care physicians: findings from the 2012 National Health Interview Survey. JAMA Internal Medicine. 2016;176(4):545-546.
Mbizo J, Okafor A, Sutton MA, et al. Complementary and alternative medicine use by normal weight, overweight, and obese patients with arthritis or other musculoskeletal diseases. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2016;22(3):227-236.
Mongiovi J, Shi Z, Greenlee H. Complementary and alternative medicine use and absenteeism among individuals with chronic disease. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016;16:248.
Nahin RL, Barnes PM, Stussman BJ. Expenditures on complementary health approaches: United States, 2012. National health statistics reports; no. 95. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2016.
Nahin RL, Barnes PM, Stussman BJ. Insurance coverage for complementary health approaches among adult users: United States, 2002 and 2012. NCHS Data Brief. 2016;(235):1-8.
Suzuki R, Eusebius S, Makled M. Is complementary and alternative medicine use associated with cancer screening rates for women with functional disabilities? Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2016;24:73-79.
Zhang Y, Leach MJ, Bishop FL, et al. A comparison of the characteristics of acupuncture- and non-acupuncture-preferred consumers: a secondary analysis of NHIS 2012 data. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2016;22(4):315-322.

2015

Alwhaibi M, Bhattacharya R, Sambamoorthi U. Type of multimorbidity and complementary and alternative medicine use among adults. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015;2015;362582.
Black LI, Clarke TC, Barnes PM, Stussman BJ, Nahin RL. Use of complementary health approaches among children aged 4–17 years in the United States: National Health Interview Survey, 2007–2012. National health statistics reports; no 78. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2015.
Burke A, Nahin RL, Stussman BJ. Limited health knowledge as a reason for non-use of four common complementary health practices. PLoS One. 2015;10(6):e0129336.
Clarke TC, Black LI, Stussman BJ, et al. Trends in the use of complementary health approaches among adults: United States, 2002–2012. National health statistics reports; no 79. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2015.
Elewonibi BR, BeLue R. Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine in immigrants. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health. April 29, 2015. [Epub ahead of print].
Holden SC, Gardiner P, Birdee G, et al. Complementary and alternative medicine use among women during pregnancy and childbearing years. Birth. 2015;42(3):261–269.
Masullo L, Papas MA, Cotugna N, et al. Complementary and alternative medicine use and nutrient intake among individuals with multiple sclerosis in the United States. Journal of Community Health. 2015;40(1):153–160.
Nahin RL. Estimates of pain prevalence and severity in adults: United States, 2012. Journal of Pain. 2015;16(8):769–780.
Nahin RL, Stussman BJ, Herman PM. Out-of-pocket expenditures on complementary health approaches associated with painful health conditions in a nationally representative adult sample. Journal of Pain. 2015;16(11):1147-1162
Ojukwu M, Mbizo J, Leyva B, et al. Complementary and alternative medicine use among overweight and obese cancer survivors in the United States. Integrative Cancer Therapies. 2015;14(6):503-514
Olano HA, Kachan D, Tannenbaum SL, et al. Engagement in mindfulness practices by U.S. adults: sociodemographic barriers. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2015;21(2):100–102.
Purohit MP, Zafonte RD, Sherman LM, et al. Neuropsychiatric symptoms and expenditure on complementary and alternative medicine. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. 2015;76(7):e870–876.
Stussman BJ, Black LI, Barnes PM, Clarke TC, Nahin RL. Wellness-related use of common complementary health approaches among adults: United States, 2012. National health statistics reports; no 85. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2015. [402KB PDF]
Upchurch DM, Rainisch BW. The importance of wellness among users of complementary and alternative medicine: findings from the 2007 National Health Interview Survey. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015;15:362.
Walitt B, Nahin RL, Katz RS, et al. The prevalence and characteristics of fibromyalgia in the 2012 National Health Interview Survey. PLoS One. 2015;10(9):e0138024.
Wang CC, Kennedy J, Wu CH. Alternative therapies as a substitute for costly prescription medications: results from the 2011 National Health Interview Survey. Clinical Therapeutics. 2015;37(5):1022–1030.
Zhang Y, Leach MJ, Hall H, et al. Differences between male and female consumers of complementary and alternative medicine in a national US population: a secondary analysis of 2012 NHIS data. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015;2015;413173.