Table 4 Respondents’ attitudes towards Herbal Medicines (HM) (n = 372)
Statement | Agree | Disagree |
|---|---|---|
HMs maintain and promote health | 315 (83.3) | 57 (15.1) |
HMs can be used to treat illness | 294 (77.8) | 78 (20.6) |
HMs are safe because they are made from natural ingredients | 261 (69.0) | 104 (27.5) |
If a HM is for sale to the public, I am confident that it is safe | 177 (46.8) | 192 (50.8) |
HMs are better for me than conventional medicines | 181 (47.9) | 186 (49.2) |
A lot of the health claims made by the manufacturers of HMs are unproven | 218 (57.7) | 153 (40.5) |
Do you agree that currently there is a lack of resources available to you regarding the use of herbal medicines | 225 (59.5) | 146 (38.6) |
Would you like to know more about the safety and efficacy of herbal medicines | 301 (79.6) | 71 (18.8) |