Patterns of Herbal Medicine Use in a General Outpatient Clinic in Nigeria- A Cross-sectional Study
Afisulahi Abiodun Maiyegun,
Mark Divine Akangoziri,
Bukar Alhaji Grema
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundHerbal medicine use remains an important part of primary care and the World Health Organization has mandated member countries to conduct research into this and other forms of traditional medicine. However, research into traditional medicine remains scanty, even in the developing where it is often a major health option.Objectiveto determine the prevalence, types and sources of herbal medicine used among the study population.MethodsThree hundred and forty-one questionnaires were administered to adult p… Show more
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