Page, StaceyOguaju, Chinelo2017-07-112017-07-1120172017Oguaju, C. (2017). The Experiences, Opinions and Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) among Alberta Midwives (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/28148http://hdl.handle.net/11023/3939Background: Midwives are maternity care providers who may recommend or provide CAM to assist with their clients’ pregnancy and childbirth, and early neonatal health. Objectives: To describe use, experiences, opinions and perceived CAM educational needs of midwives in Alberta. Method: A descriptive survey of Alberta Midwives. Result: The response rate was 23.7%. Slightly more than 90% of the participating midwives very often recommend CAM and 45.8% very often provide CAM to their patients. Client preferences and scientific evidence of efficacy were the most common reasons for recommending CAM. More than two-thirds (70.8%) of respondents believed that they lacked adequate CAM education. Participant midwives support the use of CAM and its integration into midwifery. Conclusion: CAM was frequently recommended by the midwives who participated in this study. However, the majority of the participants indicated that they lack adequate CAM knowledge and education. Consequently, providing more CAM education opportunities is needed.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.Education--HealthHealth SciencesNursingObstetrics and GynecologyPublic HealthComplementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)MidwivesAlbertamaster thesis10.11575/PRISM/28148