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Alternative Medicines
April 10th 2023, 2:49 pm EDT

Q1 - INFORMED CONSENT Understanding Student’s Attitudes, Behaviors, and

Knowledge Associated with Natural Alternative Medicine You are being invited to
participate in a research study about understanding student’s attitudes, behaviors, and
knowledge associated with natural alternative medicine. This study is being conducted by
Riley Williamson (706-575-1436, riley.williamson@bobcats.gcsu.edu), a student at
Georgia College. Dr. Liz Speelman is the faculty sponsor. The questionnaire(s) will take
about 10 minutes to complete. This survey is anonymous. Do not indicate your name on
the survey. The questions are worded in a way that does not directly identify anyone. We
will not be collecting IP addresses for this project. The survey has been created using
Qualtrics, so students are protected from any risk of exposing personal information. No
one will be able to identify you or your answers, and no one will know whether or not
you participated in the study. This research project is being conducted because of its
potential benefits, either to individuals or to humans in general. The expected benefits of
this study include gaining an understanding or interest in alternative medicine. The
overall goal would be to encourage more people to consider the use of alternative
medicine so that they no longer need to rely on expensive health services. You are not
likely to experience physical, psychological, social, or legal risks beyond those ordinarily
encountered in daily life or during the performance of routine examinations or tests by
participating in this study. Your participation in this study is voluntary. By clicking “I
agree” you are voluntarily agreeing to participate and you are acknowledging that you
are 18 years of age or older. You are free to stop answering questions at any time or to
decline to answer any particular question you do not wish to answer for any reason. If
you are younger than 18, do not proceed. *Research at Georgia College involving
human participants is carried out under the oversight of the Institutional Review Board.
Address questions or problems regarding these activities to the GC IRB Chair, email:
irb@gcsu.edu.*
 Maximu Std
# Field Minimum Mean Variance Count
m Deviation
1 INFORMED CONSENT Understanding 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 64
Student’s Attitudes, Behaviors, and
Knowledge Associated with Natural
Alternative Medicine You are being invited
to participate in a research study about
understanding student’s attitudes, behaviors,
and knowledge associated with natural
alternative medicine. This study is being
conducted by Riley Williamson (706-575-
1436, riley.williamson@bobcats.gcsu.edu), a
student at Georgia College. Dr. Liz Speelman
is the faculty sponsor. The questionnaire(s)
will take about 10 minutes to complete. This
survey is anonymous. Do not indicate your
name on the survey. The questions are
worded in a way that does not directly
identify anyone. We will not be collecting IP
addresses for this project. The survey has
been created using Qualtrics, so students are
protected from any risk of exposing personal
information. No one will be able to identify
you or your answers, and no one will know
whether or not you participated in the study.
This research project is being conducted
because of its potential benefits, either to
individuals or to humans in general. The
expected benefits of this study include
gaining an understanding or interest in
alternative medicine. The overall goal would
be to encourage more people to consider the
use of alternative medicine so that they no
longer need to rely on expensive health
 services. You are not likely to experience
physical, psychological, social, or legal risks
beyond those ordinarily encountered in daily
life or during the performance of routine
examinations or tests by participating in this
study. Your participation in this study is
voluntary. By clicking “I agree” you are
voluntarily agreeing to participate and you
are acknowledging that you are 18 years of
age or older. You are free to stop answering
questions at any time or to decline to answer
any particular question you do not wish to
answer for any reason. If you are younger
than 18, do not proceed. *Research at
Georgia College involving human participants
is carried out under the oversight of the
Institutional Review Board. Address questions
or problems regarding these activities to the
GC IRB Chair, email: irb@gcsu.edu.*

# Answer % Count

1 I agree 100.00% 64
Total 100% 64
Q2 - Behaviors: The following questions are intended to gain an understanding of health
behaviors of college students related to alternative medicines. Please indicate the option
that best aligns with your experience.

Std
# Field Minimum Maximum Mean Variance Count
Deviation
1 When I feel unwell, I go to the doctor. 1.00 5.00 3.36 0.99 0.98 64
When I feel sick, I try to alleviate symptoms
2 3.00 5.00 4.58 0.52 0.28 64
on my own before seeing a doctor.
I have taken dietary supplement(s) such as
3 1.00 5.00 4.23 1.21 1.46 64
fish-oil, melatonin, multivitamin, etc.
4 I take dietary supplements daily. 1.00 5.00 2.81 1.68 2.81 64
I have used herbal teas or tinctures such as
5 green tea, chamomile tea, peppermint tea, 1.00 5.00 3.67 1.51 2.28 64
etc.?
6 I regularly consume herbal teas or tinctures. 1.00 5.00 2.41 1.52 2.30 64
I have participated in aromatherapy,
7 acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractic 1.00 5.00 3.16 1.69 2.85 64
therapy, or yoga.
I practice aromatherapy, acupuncture,
8 massage therapy, chiropractic therapy, or 1.00 5.00 2.00 1.27 1.63 64
yoga regularly.

Neither
Strongly Somewhat agree Somewhat Strongly
# Question Total
Disagree disagree nor agree agree
disagree
When I feel
1 unwell, I go to the 1.56% 1 26.56% 17 12.50% 8 53.13% 34 6.25% 4 64
doctor.
When I feel sick, I
try to alleviate
2 symptoms on my 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 1.56% 1 39.06% 25 59.38% 38 64
own before seeing
a doctor.
I have taken
dietary
supplement(s)
3 9.38% 6 1.56% 1 3.13% 2 28.13% 18 57.81% 37 64
such as fish-oil,
melatonin,
multivitamin, etc.
I take dietary
4 supplements 37.50% 24 12.50% 8 7.81% 5 15.63% 10 26.56% 17 64
daily.
I have used herbal
teas or tinctures
such as green tea,
5 17.19% 11 7.81% 5 9.38% 6 21.88% 14 43.75% 28 64
chamomile tea,
peppermint tea,
etc.?
I regularly
6 consume herbal 42.19% 27 20.31% 13 7.81% 5 14.06% 9 15.63% 10 64
teas or tinctures.
7 I have participated 31.25% 20 9.38% 6 4.69% 3 21.88% 14 32.81% 21 64
in aromatherapy,
acupuncture,
massage therapy,
 chiropractic
therapy, or yoga.
I practice
aromatherapy,
acupuncture,
8 massage therapy, 50.00% 32 25.00% 16 6.25% 4 12.50% 8 6.25% 4 64
chiropractic
therapy, or yoga
regularly.
Q3 - Intent: The following questions are intended to gain an understanding of why college
students may use alternative medicines. Please indicate the option that best aligns with
your experience.

Maximu Std
# Field Minimum Mean Variance Count
m Deviation
I take dietary supplements when I think I
1 1.00 5.00 3.80 1.17 1.37 56
need them.
I take dietary supplements for their health
2 1.00 5.00 3.78 1.30 1.70 55
benefits.
I take dietary supplements to take place of
3 1.00 5.00 3.06 1.42 2.02 54
nutrients that I do not get from my diet.
 I take dietary supplements because they
4 1.00 5.00 2.29 1.11 1.22 55
give me energy.
I take dietary supplements because they
5 1.00 5.00 2.15 1.18 1.40 55
improve my focus.
I take dietary supplements because they
6 1.00 5.00 2.44 1.41 1.99 54
calm me down.
I take dietary supplements because I was
7 1.00 5.00 3.45 1.44 2.07 56
told they are good for me.
I use herbal teas or tinctures for their health
8 1.00 5.00 3.36 1.44 2.08 53
benefits.
I use herbal teas or tinctures because I
9 1.00 5.00 3.77 1.53 2.34 48
enjoy them.

Neither
Strongly Somewhat agree Somewhat Strongly
# Question Total
Disagree disagree nor agree agree
disagree
I take dietary
supplements
1 7.14% 4 7.14% 4 16.07% 9 37.50% 21 32.14% 18 56
when I think I
need them.
I take dietary
supplements for
2 10.91% 6 7.27% 4 10.91% 6 34.55% 19 36.36% 20 55
their health
benefits.
I take dietary
supplements to
take place of
3 20.37% 11 22.22% 12 3.70% 2 38.89% 21 14.81% 8 54
nutrients that I
do not get from
my diet.
I take dietary
supplements
4 27.27% 15 36.36% 20 20.00% 11 12.73% 7 3.64% 2 55
because they
give me energy.
I take dietary
supplements
5 because they 40.00% 22 25.45% 14 18.18% 10 12.73% 7 3.64% 2 55
improve my
focus.
I take dietary
supplements
6 35.19% 19 24.07% 13 14.81% 8 12.96% 7 12.96% 7 54
because they
calm me down.
7 I take dietary 17.86% 10 8.93% 5 12.50% 7 32.14% 18 28.57% 16 56
supplements
because I was
told they are
 good for me.
I use herbal teas
or tinctures for
8 18.87% 10 11.32% 6 9.43% 5 35.85% 19 24.53% 13 53
their health
benefits.
I use herbal teas
or tinctures
9 18.75% 9 4.17% 2 6.25% 3 22.92% 11 47.92% 23 48
because I enjoy
them.
Q4 - Attitudes & Beliefs: The following questions are intended to gain an understanding
of attitudes and beliefs associated with alternative medicine of college students. Please
indicate the option that best aligns with your experience.

Maximu Std
# Field Minimum Mean Variance Count
m Deviation
The medicine I am prescribed by my doctor
1 2.00 5.00 4.41 0.77 0.59 58
is helpful.
The medicine prescribed by my doctor has
2 side effects that are sometimes worse than 1.00 5.00 2.74 1.32 1.74 57
my symptoms.
3 I have noticed positive changes to my health 1.00 5.00 3.55 0.97 0.94 49
 when taking the dietary supplements.
have noticed negative changes to my health
4 1.00 5.00 2.24 0.92 0.85 51
when taking supplements.
I have noticed positive changes to my health
5 1.00 5.00 3.37 0.89 0.80 46
when consuming herbal teas.
I have noticed negative changes to my
6 1.00 5.00 1.89 0.98 0.97 46
health when consuming herbal teas.
Aromatherapy, acupuncture, massage
7 therapy, chiropractic therapy, or yoga has 1.00 5.00 3.59 1.13 1.29 44
positively impacted my health.
Aromatherapy, acupuncture, massage
8 therapy, chiropractic therapy, or yoga has 1.00 5.00 1.98 1.13 1.27 45
negatively impacted my health.

Neither
Strongly Somewhat agree Somewhat Strongly
# Question Total
Disagree disagree nor agree agree
disagree
The medicine I
am prescribed by
1 0.00% 0 3.45% 2 6.90% 4 34.48% 20 55.17% 32 58
my doctor is
helpful.
The medicine
prescribed by my
doctor has side
2 effects that are 21.05% 12 29.82% 17 14.04% 8 24.56% 14 10.53% 6 57
sometimes worse
than my
symptoms.
I have noticed
positive changes
to my health
3 2.04% 1 10.20% 5 36.73% 18 32.65% 16 18.37% 9 49
when taking the
dietary
supplements.
have noticed
negative changes
4 to my health 21.57% 11 43.14% 22 27.45% 14 5.88% 3 1.96% 1 51
when taking
supplements.
I have noticed
positive changes
5 to my health 2.17% 1 13.04% 6 39.13% 18 36.96% 17 8.70% 4 46
when consuming
herbal teas.
6 I have noticed 45.65% 21 26.09% 12 23.91% 11 2.17% 1 2.17% 1 46
negative changes
to my health
 when consuming
herbal teas.
Aromatherapy,
acupuncture,
massage therapy,
chiropractic
7 6.82% 3 9.09% 4 25.00% 11 36.36% 16 22.73% 10 44
therapy, or yoga
has positively
impacted my
health.
Aromatherapy,
acupuncture,
massage therapy,
chiropractic
8 48.89% 22 15.56% 7 28.89% 13 2.22% 1 4.44% 2 45
therapy, or yoga
has negatively
impacted my
health.
Q5 - Influences: The following questions are intended to gain an understanding of the
influences related to the use of alternative medicine of college students. Please indicate
the option that best aligns with your experience.

Minimu Std
# Field Maximum Mean Variance Count
m Deviation
My attitude towards alternative medicine is
1 1.00 5.00 2.28 1.32 1.75 57
influenced by my religious stance.
My attitude towards alternative medicine is
2 1.00 5.00 2.88 1.39 1.93 58
influenced by traditions in my family.
I would participate in other forms of
3 alternative medicine if it were available to 1.00 5.00 3.72 1.17 1.37 60
me.
4 I would participate in other forms of 1.00 5.00 3.83 1.12 1.26 59
 alternative medicine if it were more
affordable than conventional medicine.

Neither
Strongly Somewhat agree Somewhat Strongly
# Question Total
Disagree disagree nor agree agree
disagree
My attitude
towards
alternative
1 43.86% 25 12.28% 7 21.05% 12 17.54% 10 5.26% 3 57
medicine is
influenced by my
religious stance.
My attitude
towards
alternative
2 medicine is 27.59% 16 12.07% 7 13.79% 8 37.93% 22 8.62% 5 58
influenced by
traditions in my
family.
I would
participate in
other forms of
3 alternative 5.00% 3 11.67% 7 21.67% 13 30.00% 18 31.67% 19 60
medicine if it
were available to
me.
I would
participate in
other forms of
alternative
4 medicine if it 5.08% 3 8.47% 5 16.95% 10 37.29% 22 32.20% 19 59
were more
affordable than
conventional
medicine.
Q6 - Knowledge: The following questions are intended to gain an understanding of
college students knowledge of alternative medicine. Please indicate the option that best
aligns with your experience.

Maximu Std
# Field Minimum Mean Variance Count
m Deviation
I understand the importance of FDA
1 1.00 5.00 4.30 0.93 0.86 61
approval.
I would use dietary supplements if I knew
2 1.00 5.00 4.03 1.09 1.18 61
which ones I needed.
3 I would use medicinal herbs in teas or 1.00 5.00 3.34 1.33 1.77 61
tinctures if I knew how to make them on my
 own.
I receive my information regarding
4 1.00 5.00 3.61 1.15 1.32 61
alternative medicine from the internet.
I understand the health benefits of dietary
5 1.00 5.00 3.74 1.16 1.34 61
supplements.
I understand the health benefits of herbal
6 1.00 5.00 3.62 1.04 1.09 61
teas or tinctures.
I understand the health benefits of
7 aromatherapy, acupuncture, massage 1.00 5.00 3.64 1.15 1.31 61
therapy, chiropractic therapy, or yoga.

Neither
Strongly Somewhat agree Somewhat Strongly
# Question Total
Disagree disagree nor agree agree
disagree
I understand the
1 importance of FDA 1.64% 1 6.56% 4 3.28% 2 37.70% 23 50.82% 31 61
approval.
I would use
dietary
2 supplements if I 3.28% 2 8.20% 5 13.11% 8 32.79% 20 42.62% 26 61
knew which ones I
needed.
I would use
medicinal herbs in
teas or tinctures if
3 14.75% 9 11.48% 7 19.67% 12 32.79% 20 21.31% 13 61
I knew how to
make them on my
own.
I receive my
information
regarding
4 6.56% 4 13.11% 8 14.75% 9 44.26% 27 21.31% 13 61
alternative
medicine from the
internet.
I understand the
health benefits of
5 4.92% 3 16.39% 10 4.92% 3 47.54% 29 26.23% 16 61
dietary
supplements.
I understand the
health benefits of
6 4.92% 3 11.48% 7 16.39% 10 50.82% 31 16.39% 10 61
herbal teas or
tinctures.
7 I understand the 6.56% 4 14.75% 9 6.56% 4 52.46% 32 19.67% 12 61
health benefits of
aromatherapy,
acupuncture,
massage therapy,
 chiropractic
therapy, or yoga.
Q7 - If you have not participated in any form of alternative medicine described
previously, what has stopped you?

If you have not participated in any form of alternative medicine described previously, what has stopped you?

I don't really know much about it.

nothing
I have not participated in alternative medicine because I know what works with my body and what doesn't.
Experimenting with other medications seems dangerous to me and can also negatively interact with a medication
Im already taking.
The unknowns involved such as lack of regulation and peer reviewed scientific studies
Never wanted to.
I do participate in alternative medicine.
I can't afford some of the alternative medicines such as aromatherapy or massages or some teas.
I have not recieved acupuncture treatment because I do not like the idea of having a bunch of needles stuck in me
all at once.
The price or access to a trusted person to perform the alternative medicine (chiropractor)
Don’t need it
I just don’t really care for it and I don’t find myself getting sick often
I have particpated
The cost.
N/A
n/a
not covered by insurance
Cost, time. I don't know much about aromatherapy, etc.
I am prevented from doing more "physical" activities such as yoga and chiropractic care due to chronic physical
pain, and I do not have the money for treatments like acupuncture
N/A
I would love to take a class or speak with a professional about what would be wise to consume. I like the idea of
natural medicines, but it is so much information to consume on your own.
I don't have/ haven't had any symptoms or complications that would cause me to seek out alternative medicine.
I am supposed to take dietary supplements for low iron and anemia, but I do not take them as often as I know I
should.
The fact that I'm not too knowledgeable about them and get most of my information about formal medication
from my doctor. I would like to participate in them one day alongside my medication.
I currently don't feel the need for any medicine of any type but I am looking into taking a natural supplement to
help with my mental focus.
Accessibility
Lot of this field is fueled dangerously by misinformation in comparison to evidence based medicine.
Some of them are equally as expensive/inconvenient as normal medical treatment, and some appear to be hoaxes
not actually beneficial to health as described.
I do not like taking supplements due to the conflicted research that has been published. I would rather not take
something if I know that it could have an adverse effect in the future.
Not knowing where to get authentic materials and what to use.
Convenience - it is much harder to find an alternative medical professional than it is to find a doctor who will
prescribe medication
I do not have the money or insurance to do so
I haven't taken dietary supplements because i am not sure if they really work or if they would cause negative side
effects. I haven't tried them because i do not know enough about them
Q8 - Demographics: Please indicate the option that best aligns with your identity. What
is your gender?

Std
# Field Minimum Maximum Mean Variance Count
Deviation
Demographics: Please indicate the option
1 that best aligns with your identity. What is 1.00 6.00 2.23 1.09 1.19 61
your gender?

# Answer % Count

1 Male 11.48% 7
2 Female 77.05% 47
3 Trans-male 1.64% 1
4 Trans-female 0.00% 0
5 Non-binary 6.56% 4
6 Prefer not to say 3.28% 2
Total 100% 61
Q9 - What is your race/ethnicity

# Field Minimum Maximum Mean Std Deviation Variance Count

1 What is your race/ethnicity 1.00 9.00 1.57 1.53 2.34 61

# Answer % Count

1 White/Caucasian 85.25% 52
2 Asian – Eastern 1.64% 1
3 Asian - Indian 0.00% 0
4 Hispanic/ Latino 3.28% 2
5 African American 8.20% 5
6 Native American 0.00% 0
7 Mixed race 0.00% 0
8 Other 0.00% 0
9 Prefer not to say 1.64% 1
Total 100% 61
Q12 - Which college does your major fall under at Georgia College & State University?

Maximu Std
# Field Minimum Mean Variance Count
m Deviation
Which college does your major fall under at
1 1.00 4.00 2.63 1.08 1.17 60
Georgia College & State University?

# Answer % Count

1 College of Health Sciences 26.67% 16

2 College of Education 3.33% 2
3 College of Arts & Sciences 50.00% 30
4 College of Business & Technology 20.00% 12
Total 100% 60
Q13 - Do you have health insurance?

# Field Minimum Maximum Mean Std Deviation Variance Count

1 Do you have health insurance? 1.00 2.00 1.97 0.18 0.03 60

# Answer % Count

1 No 3.33% 2
2 Yes 96.67% 58
Total 100% 60
Q14 - Do you have any disabilities or hereditary conditions?

Std
# Field Minimum Maximum Mean Variance Count
Deviation
Do you have any disabilities or hereditary
1 1.00 2.00 1.27 0.44 0.20 60
conditions?

# Answer % Count

1 No 73.33% 44
2 Yes 26.67% 16
Total 100% 60