Research Article

Knowledge, Attitude, and Utilization of Traditional Medicine among the Communities of Merawi Town, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Table 2

Knowledge of Merawi residents of traditional medicines, April 2015.

Characteristics Frequency Percentage

There is no harmful traditional medicine
 True35289.8
 False4010.2
Traditional medicines have no adverse effect
 True35089.3
 False4210.7
Health education about risks and benefits of traditional medicines is important
 True35490.3
 False389.7
Exposure to nonsterile material will expose to HIV
 True37996.7
 False133.3
Traditional medicines are more effective and safer than modern health services?
 True10226
 False29084