Statement | Agree | Disagree | P value | OR | 95% C. I for EXP(B) |
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HMs maintain and promote health | 315 (83.3) | 57 (15.1) | 0.001 | 3.90 | (0.12–0.57) |
HMs can be used to treat illness | 294 (77.8) | 78 (20.6) | 0.049 | 1.98 | (0.26–0.99) |
HM products are safe because they are made from natural ingredients | 261 (69.0) | 104 (27.5) | 0.079 | 1.78 | (0.29–1.07) |
If an HM is for sale to the public, I am confident that it is safe | 177 (46.8) | 192 (50.8) | 0.041 | 0.519 | (1.03–3.62) |
HMs are better for me than conventional medicines | 181 (47.9) | 186 (49.2) | 0.358 | 0.764 | (0.74–2.33) |
A lot of the health claims made by the manufacturers of HM products are unproven | 218 (57.7) | 153 (40.5) | 0.036 | 0.515 | (1.05–3.60) |
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) | 0.516 | 0.813 | (0.66–2.29) |
Would you like to know more about the safety and efficacy of herbal medicines | 301 (79.6) | 71 (18.8) | 0.260 | 0.638 | (0.72–3.43) |