Table 6 Reasons for complementary and alternative medicine use
From: Complementary and alternative medicine use among pediatrics in Palestine: a cross-sectional study
Stated reasons for complementary and alternative medicine use | Frequency (%) N = 420 |
|---|---|
Making child comfortable | 365 (86.9) |
Promoting health and preventing disease | 184 (43.8) |
Supporting medical treatment | 137 (32.6) |
Reducing the side effects of medical treatment | 65 (15.5) |
No satisfaction with medical treatment | 57 (13.6) |