Nursing Students' Knowledge and Attitude on Complementary Alternative Medicine

Objectives The purpose of this study was to identify the knowledge and attitude toward complementary and alternative medicine(CAM) among nursing students. Methods Data were collected targeting 280 nursing students, and analyzed by using descriptive statistics, t-test, ANOVA with SPSS statistics 20. Data had been collected from June 17st to September 6th, 2020. Results Nursing students’ knowledge of CAM were higher in order meditation therapy(1.56), laughter therapy(1.48), and aromatherapy(1.37) than other CAMs. The average of nursing students’ attitudes towards CAM was 1.40±.75, and nursing students’ attitudes of CAM were positive. There were statistically significant differences in attitude according to age, grade, club availability, and experience on CAM. Conclusions To carry out CAM by means of nursing intervention and improve the positive attitudes and knowledge toward CAM, the nursing students need an education program. In addition, studies should be continued to identify the factors that influence the nursing students’ attitudes and knowledge toward CAM.