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