Table 6 Reasons mentioned by the respondents for herbal medicine use
Reasons for herbal medicine use | Frequency (N) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Herbal medicines are accessible without prescription | 109 | 43.1 |
Herbal medicines are effective than conventional medicines | 71 | 28.1 |
Herbal medicines have lower cost | 53 | 20.9 |
Herbal medicines are safe during pregnancy | 20 | 7.9 |