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Statements: Sources of The Medical Myths and Quack Practices

The document discusses sources of medical myths and quack practices according to survey respondents. 5% of respondents learned about myths from parents and 4% from neighbors. Respondents had varying levels of faith in myths due to ancestors following them, friends being cured, and lack of confidence in healthcare providers. Cost and accessibility also influenced belief in myths as they are cheaper than providers. Respondents rated effectiveness, side effects, and reasons for choosing quack doctors over providers. Demographic data on respondents is also presented.

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Statements: Sources of The Medical Myths and Quack Practices

The document discusses sources of medical myths and quack practices according to survey respondents. 5% of respondents learned about myths from parents and 4% from neighbors. Respondents had varying levels of faith in myths due to ancestors following them, friends being cured, and lack of confidence in healthcare providers. Cost and accessibility also influenced belief in myths as they are cheaper than providers. Respondents rated effectiveness, side effects, and reasons for choosing quack doctors over providers. Demographic data on respondents is also presented.

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Sources of the Medical Myths and Quack Practices

Statements 5 % 4 % 3 % 2 % 1 %

1. I have known the medical myths


and quack practices from my
parents.

2. I learned about medical myths and


quack practices from my neighbors.

3. I heard about medical myths and


quack practices from the media (TV
and radio).

4. Through word of mouth

Faith

Statements 5 4 3 2 1 Weighted Interpretation


Mean

1. Because medical myths and


quack practices were being followed
by my ancestors during their time, I
will always use and believe in this.

2. Lots of my neighbors and friends


who used or believe in this has been
cured, besides I will not lose
anything if I believe in this.

3. I have more confidence in


following medical myths and
acquiring quack practices than
acquiring the services of health care
providers.
Cost

Statements 5 4 3 2 1 Weighted Interpretation


Mean

1. Believing in medical myths and


acquiring quack practices is cheaper
than the acquiring the services of
healthcare professionals.

2. The quack doctors in the


community offers much smaller
prices compared to the one offered
in public and even private health
care providers.

3. Medical myths and quack


practices are cost-effective.

Side Effects

Statements 5 4 3 2 1 Weighted Interpretation


Mean

1. There are no side-effects on


following the medical myths or quack
practices.

2. When I follow medical myths or


acquire quack practices it worsens
my existing condition.

3. Drugs used by quack doctors


have a side-effect to my body.
Effectiveness

Statements 5 4 3 2 1 Weighted Interpretation


Mean

1. The medical myths and quack


practice is effective in terms of
healing or curing specific diseases.

2. When I apply medical myths and


quack practices to cure my sickness,
it is cured.

3. When I follow some medical myths


or acquire the services of quack
doctors, it increases my well-being,
reduced the pain, or even completely
alleviates the symptoms of my
disease.

Statements 5 4 3 2 1 Weighted Interpretation


Mean

1. I feel uncomfortable in using herbs.

2. I am accustomed to using herbs.

3. Plants work better than pills.

4. Herbs are safe.

5. Herbs have fewer side effects than processed


medicines.

6. Doctors or pills can't make me cure my illness

7. Its cheaper using herbs.

8. It's easier to access herbs than medicines.


Rate the reasons why you chose to go to quack doctor and use herbal medicine instead of going to healthcare
professionals/doctor/barangay health center

Statements 5 4 3 2 1 Weighted Interpretation


Mean

1. Availability of physician

2. Lack of available medicine

3. Lack of training of Barangay Health


Workers

4. Superstitious Beliefs

5. The Barangay Health Clinic


prioritizes most the pregnant mothers

6. Lack of money

7. Inaccessibility of health care center

2. For how many years do you believe in traditional medicine practices?

a. 1-10 years c. 21-30 years

b. 11-20 years d. 40 and above


Age of the respondents

Age in Years Frequency Percentage

18-28

29-38

39-48

49-58

59-68

69 above

Total

Gender of Respondents

Gender Frequency Percentage

Female

Male

Total

Educational Attainment

Educational
Frequency Percentage
Attainment

Elementary

High School

Vocational

College Graduate

Total
Occupation

Occupation Frequency Percentage

None

Farmers

Teacher
(Public/Private)

Government
Employee

Private Company
Employees

Construction
Worker

Service Crew

Customer Service

Total

Monthly Income (P)

Monthly Income (P) Frequency Percentage

2,000 below

3,000-5,000
6,000-8,000
9,000-11,000
12,000-14,000
15,000-17,000
18,000- above
Total

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