Table 3.

Reasons for preference of traditional medicine in Nangabo sub-county, Central Uganda (WM) (N=120)

Reason for preference of TM	% response
	Males	Females	Total
TM in most cases has minimal side effects than WM	27	22	51
TM reduce prevalence levels	10	31	41
TM sometimes cures faster then WM	13	19	32
TM is a good substitute to WM	14	10	24
TM has complementary function	2	14	16
TMPs are easier to access than WMD	6	5	11
TM is sometimes useful for certain unique health	6	4	10
problems
TM is crucial option as a First Aid especially in cases	8	1	9
where health clinics are away from home
TM is cheaper than WM	3	3	6

^TM-Traditional Medicine, ^WM- Western Medicine, ^TMP's-Traditional Medical Practioners ^WMD-Western Trained Doctors