Table 3 Common forms of traditional and complementary medicines used by African migrant women
Types of traditional or complementary medicine used | n (%) |
|---|---|
Any type of complementary or traditional medicine | 232 (72.7) |
Herbal medicine | 163 (61.7) |
Prayer for health | 146 (55.3) |
Vitamins | 88 (33.3) |
Massage | 87 (33.0) |
Faith healer | 81 (30.9) |
Traditional Chinese Medicine | 72 (27.3) |
Chiropractic | 30 (11.4) |
minerals | 25 (9.5) |
Antioxidants | 21 (8.0) |
Yoga | 18 (6.8) |
Meditation | 23 (8.7) |
Diet therapy | 19 (7.2%) |