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
True	352	89.8
False	40	10.2
Traditional medicines have no adverse effect
True	350	89.3
False	42	10.7
Health education about risks and benefits of traditional medicines is important
True	354	90.3
False	38	9.7
Exposure to nonsterile material will expose to HIV
True	379	96.7
False	13	3.3
Traditional medicines are more effective and safer than modern health services?
True	102	26
False	290	84