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Table 2 Knowledge Variables

From: Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding gemstone therapeutics in a selected adult population in Pakistan

Knowledge Variables

Frequency

%

Awareness of use of gemstones for effects on health: (n = 400)

Yes

252

63

No

215

31.2

Don't Know

23

5.8

Awareness of methods of gemstone use other than wearing a ring or necklace: (n = 400)

Yes

111

27.8

No

179

44.7

Don't Know

110

27.5

Awareness of the use of gemstones in different diseases (n = 216) *

Gallstones/Renal Stones

111

51.4

Diabetes

47

21.8

Hypertension

1

0.5

Skin

29

13.4

Reproductive Health

25

11.6

Others

3

1.3

  1. * 216 individuals out of 400 were aware of use of gemstones in different disease states. The percentages for this variable have therefore been computed for a total of 216 respondents.