Table 3 Results of factor loadings using principle axis factor analysis with promax rotation
I take HM because … | Factor | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | 3 | |
Positive aspects of HM (Pull) | Negative aspects of CM (Push) | Traditional aspect (Tradition) | |
They are more natural than chemically synthesised medicinal products. | .848 | −.103 | |
They have fewer side effects than chemically synthesised medicinal products. | .798 | −.107 | |
They are healthier than chemically synthesised medicinal products. | .764 | ||
They have a higher tolerability than chemically synthesised med. Products. | .727 | ||
In the past, I had positive experiences with herbal medicinal products. | .600 | −.206 | .318 |
They have had a positive impact on my health. | .571 | −.147 | .283 |
Chemically synthesised medicinal products did not show treatment success. | −.189 | .772 | |
I was dissatisfied with the conventional medical practitioner. | −.111 | .771 | |
Chemically synthesised medicinal products have too strong side effects. | .413 | .518 | −.116 |
Chemically synthesised medicinal products have too many side effects. | .450 | .505 | −.127 |
I trust HM more than chemically synthesised medicinal products. | .256 | .433 | .221 |
In my family we have always used HM. | .134 | .752 | |
I am very familiar with herbal medicinal products since my childhood. | .738 | ||
% of variance explained | 45.14 | 11.50 | 10.37 |