Table 2. Frequency of barley and parsley use in management of renal stones in Hail, Saudi Arabia.
Barley and parsley use | N | % |
Have you used barley to treat or prevent kidney stones? | ||
Yes | 162 | 41.0 |
No | 233 | 59.0 |
If yes, how did you find the effect of barley in kidney stones? (N=162) | ||
Very effective | 71 | 43.8 |
Somewhat effective | 86 | 53.1 |
Not effective | 5 | 3.1 |
Have you used parsley to treat or prevent kidney stones? | ||
Yes | 176 | 44.6 |
No | 219 | 55.4 |
If yes, how did you find the effect of parsley in kidney stones? (N=176) | ||
Very effective | 95 | 54.0 |
Somewhat effective | 71 | 40.3 |
Not effective | 10 | 5.7 |
Have you experienced any side effects or complications from using barley, parsley, or other home remedies for kidney stones? (N=219) | ||
Yes | 18 | 8.2 |
No | 201 | 91.8 |
Have you ever used any other home remedies to prevent kidney stones? | ||
Yes | 87 | 22.0 |
No | 308 | 78.0 |