Table 1 The interview questions about reasons for HDS use
| Â | Eight-item interview questions |
|---|---|
1. | How and when were you introduced to HDS? |
2. | Why do you use HDS? |
3. | What led you to start using HDS? |
4. | Did anything influence you to start using HDS, e.g. advice from friends, doctor, news reports, etc.? |
5. | Are there benefits of HDS compared with conventional medicines? Please explain why you think this. |
6. | What did you hope taking HDS would achieve? |
7. | Do you have any concerns about using HDS? If yes, what? Then please compare with conventional medicines. |
8. | Have you had any warnings about taking the HDS such as from doctors, friends? If yes, has it influenced your use in anyway? |