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Young people's opinions about herbal medicines in a sub-urban district of Southern Uganda
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posted on 2023-06-08, 18:00 authored by David Lawrence, Helen Smith, Enoch Magala, Maxwell CooperMaxwell CooperBackground Herbal medication is the most commonly used form of healthcare in Africa. However, little is known about its use by young Africans in the urban context Methods This qualitative study explored opinions about herbal medicine and its uses among young people in the Wakiso district, Uganda. Results About a third of interview participants reported using herbal products, a choice influenced by religious faith, family preference, low cost and unavailability of biomedicines. Two participants stated that herbs could be used to deter alcohol dependence. Conclusions This study indicated divergent opinions about the value of herbal medicine among young urban Ugandans
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International HealthISSN
1876-3413Publisher
Oxford University PressExternal DOI
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4Volume
6Page range
337-338Department affiliated with
- Primary Care and Public Health Publications
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2014-07-31First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2014-07-31Usage metrics
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