Box.

Reasons for Using and Not Using Psidium guajava Leaf Decoction (PGLD) Based on Interviews with Patients with Diarrhea

Reasons for using PGLD	Reasons for not using PGLD
Presence of P. guajava trees in immediate vicinity	Absence of P. guajava trees in immediate vicinity
Impact of dissemination programs	Taste of PGLD
Word of mouth: encouragement by good experiences of others	Lack of time
Faith in alternative medicine and willingness to spread information	Lack of faith in alternative medicines
Anticipation of a faster cure	Dependence on others for preparing the decoction
Treatment expenses/limited household income	Poor memory: failure to recollect the “recipe” for preparing the decoction
Time spent on traveling to government-run primary health center (PHC)	Problems encountered during preparation of the decoction including cost of fuel and time taken for its preparation
Inaccessibility of PHC	Accessibility of PHC