Table 3 Diabetic patients’ knowledge and beliefs about herbal usage
Statement | Strongly Agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Patients believe that herbs have a good effect | 89 (29.9%) | 74 (24.8%) | 70 (23.5%) | 24 (8.1%) | 41 (13.8%) |
Patients believe that herbs are safe | 81 (27.2%) | 57 (19.1%) | 93 (31.2%) | 33 (11.1%) | 34 (11.4%) |
Patients believe that herbs do not interact with diabetic medications | 30 (10.1%) | 35 (11.7%) | 148 (49.7%) | 52 (17.4%) | 33 (11.1%) |
Patients believe that it is possible to use herbs only | 7 (2.3%) | 18 (6.0%) | 42 (14.1%) | 60 (20.1%) | 171 (57.4%) |