Table 2 Reasons given by respondents for use of herbal medicines in pregnancy
From: Attitude and use of herbal medicines among pregnant women in Nigeria
Reason for use of herbal medicine | Frequency | Percentage Frequency |
|---|---|---|
More effective than conventional medicine | 34 | 22.4% |
Not harmful in pregnancy | 32 | 21.1% |
When conventional medicine fails | 30 | 19.7% |
Cultural to use herbs | 19 | 12.5% |
More accessible treatment than conventional medicine | 17 | 11.2% |
Cannot afford conventional medicine | 9 | 5.9% |
Complements conventional medicine | 8 | 5.3% |
Others | 3 | 2.1% |