International Journal of Women's Health Care(IJWHC)

Department of Geography and Rural Development, Kwame Nkrumah, University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Kumasi, Ghana

Publications

• Research Article   
  Determinants and Efficacy of Herbal Medicine Use among Pregnant Women in the Asante Akim North District, Ghana
  Author(s): Buor Daniel* and Awuku Paul
  
  The use of herbal medicine is gaining roots in Africa and research works on the theme have attracted attention. In Ghana, research on the theme is limited so needs further interrogation in order to come out with conclusions for an appropriate policy direction to improve its use and efficacy. The study examines the determinants of herbal medicine use by pregnant women in a predominantly rural district in Ghana. It was underpinned by the theory of planned behaviour and a conceptual framework based on the Andersen behavioural framework on use of health services. The cross-sectional design, mixed method approach as well as questionnaire and interview guide instruments were the methodological tools used to gather information for the study whilst descriptive and non-parametric statistical tools were used for data analysis. Results show that the prevalence rate of the use of herbal medicine .. Read More»
  

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