P04.41. Prevalence of complementary and alternative medicine use in a community-based population in Korea: a systematic review

Purpose The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasing in East Asian countries as well as in Western nations. However, information regarding the prevalence of the use of CAM in community-based populations is inconsistent and has not been systematically reviewed. This review examines the prevalence of CAM use in the Republic of Korea, focusing on (1) factors that possibly cause considerable variations in the reported prevalence, (2) the relationship between CAM use and the methodological qualities of surveys, and (3) socio-demographic factors associated with the use of CAM.