Table 6 Reasons for CAM usage during pregnancy
Itema | Agree n (%) | Disagree n (%) | No opinion n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
“It is more effective than medical therapy.” | 168 (42.0) | 158 (39.5) | 74 (18.5) |
“It is because it is not harmful for you and your baby during pregnancy.” | 261 (65.3) | 86 (21.5) | 53 (13.3) |
“It is because Medical therapies failed to succeed.” | 84 (21.0) | 281 (70.3) | 35 (8.8) |
“It is because Others have tried it and were satisfied.” | 252 (63.0) | 124 (31.0) | 24 (6.0) |
“It is because It is more accessible compared to medical therapy.” | 231 (57.8) | 139 (34.8) | 30 (7.5) |
“It is because It is used and recommended in our culture.” | 262 (65.5) | 105 (26.3) | 33 (8.3) |
“You have used it in order to relieve symptoms of illnesses such as common cold and influenza.” | 336 (84.0) | 48 (12.0) | 16 (4.0) |
“You have used it in order to support medical therapy”. | 273 (68.3) | 78 (19.5) | 49 (12.3) |
“It is because you think It can be beneficial during pregnancy.” | 269 (67.3) | 83 (20.8) | 48 (12.0) |