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The total mean holistic complementary and alternative medicine questionnaire (HCAMQ) score was 31.54 \u00b1 4.67, with subscale scores of 18.31 \u00b1 2.86 for the CAM and 13.22 \u00b1 2.99 for the holistic health (HH). Considering that lower scores indicate more favorable attitudes, the mean HCAMQ score suggests relatively favorable attitudes toward CAM. 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