Variables | Frequency (N) | Percentage (%) |
---|---|---|
Reason for using CAM | ||
• Have good impression on CAM from other CAM users | 87 | 33.3 |
• Just want to try | 84 | 32.2 |
• Due to family belief and tradition | 59 | 22.6 |
• Lesser side effects than conventional medicines | 9 | 3.4 |
• Dissatisfied with conventional medicines | 0 | 0 |
• Others | 22 | 8.4 |
CAM Information Source | ||
• Family | 143 | 54.8 |
• Friends | 81 | 31 |
• Doctor | 25 | 9.6 |
• Neighbour | 6 | 2.3 |
• Media | 6 | 2.3 |
Amount of expenditure (RM) | ||
• RM0.00-19.99 | 149 | 57.1 |
• RM20.00-39.99 | 65 | 24.9 |
• RM40.00-59.99 | 34 | 13 |
• > RM60.00 | 13 | 5 |