Prevalence, determinants and knowledge about herbal medicine and non-hospital utilisation in southwest Nigeria: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine the prevalence, determinants, safety perceptions, effectiveness and knowledge of herbal medicines (HMs) and reasons for non-hospital utilisation.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

Ekiti state, southwest Nigeria.

Participants

A representative sample (n=1600) of adults (18 years or above) currently living in Ekiti state, southwest Nigeria for at least 2 years, at the time of study.

Results

The majority of the respondents (85% n=1265) have used HMs in the last 2 years. Across economic classes use, middle income (88.3%) was the highest (p<0.001), suggesting poverty is not a major factor, even with income inequality. Their use was the most common among respondents with a primary level of education (91.4%, p=0.001); and 100% use (p=0.

SUBMITTER: Aina O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7485235 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature