Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Information Seeking Behavior for Menopause Amongst Migrant Women

The natural cessation of women’s reproductive life is known as menopause. Hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) is the current standard method to manage menopause symptoms. However, HRT is associated with significant risks including breast cancer and cardiovascular disease. Consequently, many women turn to complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) as a safer alternative. Although previous research studies have explored women’s information-seeking behaviors related to CAM in the general population, there is limited attention given to migrant women’s CAM information seeking behavior. Migrant women may demonstrate atypical information seeking patterns. In this proposed research study, we specifically explore what sources are used and why these sources are uesd to seek CAM information. Questionnaire surveys and interviews will be used to collect data. Quantitative and qualitative methods will be used to analyze data. It is hoped results of this research study will enable relevant authorities such as healthcare providers to proactively fulfill CAM information needs amongst migrant women.