Question N (%) N (%)
In your opinion, could herbs treat diseases?
Yes 524 (66.4) 524 (66.4)
Yes – “only if my doctor tells me to” 137 (17.4) 137 (17.4)
No 37 (4.7) 37 (4.7)
Neutral 91 (11.5) 91 (11.5)
In your opinion, can drugs interact (interfere with the action of drugs or cause side effects) with food, beverages or herbs?
Yes 462 (58.6) 462 (58.6)
No 53 (6.7) 53 (6.7)
Sometimes 201 (25.5) 201 (25.5)
I am not sure 73 (9.3) 73 (9.3)
In your opinion, is using drugs herbs better than just using them?
Yes 127 (16.1) 127 (16.1)
No 269 (34.1) 269 (34.1)
Sometimes 303 (38.4) 303 (38.4)
I am not sure 90 (11.4) 90 (11.4)
In your opinion, is the treatment with herbs better than conventional drugs?
Yes 102 (12.9) 102 (12.9)
No 291 (36.9) 291 (36.9)
Sometimes 360 (45.6) 360 (45.6)
I am not sure 35 (4.4) 35 (4.4)
In your opinion, which is most likely to experience drug interactions with food, beverages or herbs?
Infants 5 (0.6) 5 (0.6)
Children 98 (12.4) 98 (12.4)
Adults 7 (0.9) 7 (0.9)
Elderly 84 (10.6) 84 (10.6)
Children and Elderly 473 (59.9) 473 (59.9)
Infants, Children and Elderly 3 (0.4) 3 (0.4)
Attitude and practice
How often have you used your drugs with herbs in the past twelve months?
Daily 41 (5.2)
Often
When I’m not feeling well
Sometimes
Never
Did you take your drugs with a drink other than water?
Yes, with juice
Yes, with tea
Yes, with coffee