Table 8 Reasons for not using CAM (n = 62 participants answer this question).

From: Exploring the use of complementary and alternative medicine for influenza management: a cross-sectional study from Palestine

Reason

n (%)

I do not believe that CAM is relevant to treatment

1 (0.3)

I do not trust in the effectiveness of CAM

36 (9.9)

I am worried about the adverse effects of CAM

17 (4.7)

I do not know about CAM

0 (0.0)

Others

8 (2.4)