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Table 3 Belief Variables

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

Belief Variables

Frequency

(n = 400)

%

Belief that gemstones have an impact on health

Yes

156

39

No

218

54.5

Don't Know

26

6.5

Belief that gemstones increase physical strength

Yes

154

38.5

No

93

23.2

Don't Know

153

38.2

Opinion that gemstone use is a superstitious belief

Yes

247

61.8

No

98

24.5

Don't Know

55

13.8

Opinion that gemstone use is based on religious beliefs

Yes

110

27.5

No

98

24.5

Don't Know

192

48

Belief that gemstones change colors with one's health

Yes

104

26

No

78

19.5

Don't Know

218

54.5