Prevalence and pattern of use of herbal medicines during pregancy in Tumpat District,Kelantan
- Author:
Azriani Ab. Rahman
;
Siti Amrah Sulaiman
;
Zulkifli Ahmad
;
Wan Nudri Wan Daud
;
Abdul Manaf Hamid
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
herbal medicines;
pregnancy;
prevalence;
pattern
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
2008;15(3):40-48
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The objective of this cross -sectional study is to determine the prevalence and
pattern of herbal medicines use during pregnancy among women in Tumpat district,
Kelantan. A total of 210 mothers were interviewed using a structured questionnaire.
There were 108 mothers (51.4%) who used at least one type of herbal medicines
during pregnancy. The most common herbal medicines used (63.9%) was coconut
oil which was ingested during the third trimester of pregnancy only. The most
common indication was (89.8%) to facilitate labour. The majority of users (79.6%)
used herbal medicines during the third trimester of pregnancy only. Many of them
(81.5%) believed that herbal medicines were effective to solve their health problems
and fulfilled the indications for use. The older generation like parents and in laws
(63.9%) were the most common persons who suggested using herbal medicines.
The majority of them used the herbs only once (56.5%) and one type (87.0%)
throughout the pregnancy. Further research focusing on local commonly used
herbal medicines is to be carried out to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the
herbs.
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