Table 3 Reasons of CAM use and source of information among postpartum mother in Klinik Keramat, Malaysia (n = 725)
Variables | Frequency (N) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Reasons for CAM use | ||
 Good example from other users of CAM | 323 | 52.1 |
 Just to try out | 171 | 27.6 |
 Routine practice and family tradition | 73 | 11.8 |
 To treat other diseases (co-morbidity) | 27 | 4.4 |
 Believe modern medicines are harmful | 22 | 3.5 |
 Not satisfied with conventional medicine | 4 | 0.6 |
How CAM has helped | ||
 Improved overall physical health | 383 | 61.8 |
 Reduced stress after delivery | 94 | 15.2 |
 Increased breast milk | 85 | 13.7 |
 Lose weight | 43 | 6.9 |
 Othersa | 15 | 2.4 |
Satisfaction level | ||
 Very unsatisfied | 0 | 0 |
 Unsatisfied | 4 | 0.6 |
 Neutral | 71 | 11.5 |
 Satisfied | 498 | 80.3 |
 Very satisfied | 47 | 7.6 |
Source of Information | ||
 Family | 527 | 85 |
 Friends | 45 | 7.3 |
 Media | 36 | 5.8 |
 Doctor | 7 | 1.1 |
 Othersb | 5 | 0.8 |