What are the reasons for choosing traditional medicine over conventional medicine? A qualitative study.

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to describe the participants’ reasons for choosing traditional medicine over conventional medicine. Methods: This study uses a qualitative design with a phenomenological study design approach. Data collection was carried out by in-depth interviews with the samples selected via purposive sampling. Result: This study found three themes related to reasons for choosing traditional medicine over conventional medicine, which included doubts about conventional medicine, the factors, and the values of traditional medicine.