Table 3 Reasons for CAM use, source of information and expenditure spend on CAM by patients with dengue fever (N = 261)

Reason for using CAM

 • Have good impression on CAM from other CAM users

87

33.3

 • Just want to try

84

32.2

 • Due to family belief and tradition

59

22.6

 • Lesser side effects than conventional medicines

9

3.4

 • Dissatisfied with conventional medicines

0

0

 • Others

22

8.4

CAM Information Source

 • Family

143

54.8

 • Friends

81

31

 • Doctor

25

9.6

 • Neighbour

6

2.3

 • Media

6

2.3

Amount of expenditure (RM)

 • RM0.00-19.99

149

57.1

 • RM20.00-39.99

65

24.9

 • RM40.00-59.99

34

13

 • > RM60.00

13

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