Table 1 Characteristics of survey respondents (N = 484)

31 (7.4)

PPIQ Scores (0–4) (listed greatest to lowest impact)

N (%)

 Stomach/GI function

2.6 (0.5)

 Energy levels

2.6 (0.4)

 Mood

2.4 (0.4)

 Clothing

2.3 (0.4)

 Physical activity

2.3 (0.3)

 Work/School

2.2 (0.3)

 Sleep

2.1 (0.3)

 Sitting

1.5 (0.2)

 Total

17.9 (2.7)

Region

N (%)

 Urban

374 (78%)

 Rural

103 (21%)

 Remote

3 (< 1%)

Used self-management in last 6 months?

N (%)

371 (76%)

Self-management used in last 6 months (listed most to least common)

N (%)

 Heat

259 (70%)

 Rest

252 (68%)

 Meditation/Breathing

175 (47%)

 Dietary choices (such as gluten free, vegan)

163 (44%)

 Exercise

158 (42%)

 Stretching

148 (40%)

 Yoga/Pilates

131 (35%)

 Massage

118 (32%)

 Herbal medicines

61 (16%)

 Alcohol

51 (14%)

 Cannabis

48 (13%)

 Acupressure

29 (8%)

 Cold

18 (5%)

 Hemp oil/CBD oil

12 (3%)

 Taichi/Qigong

8 (2%)