TABLE 4.
Traditional beliefs in the use of herbs during pregnancy and post-delivery (n = 294)
| Traditional belief | Agreen (%) | Neutraln (%) | Disagreen (%) | Missing datan (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional herbs can help to make delivery faster when labour starts. | 119 (40.4) | 28 (9.5) | 147 (50.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| A difficult labour can be assisted with some traditional herbs. | 195 (66.4) | 23 (7.8) | 73 (24.8) | 0 (0.0) |
| Cleansing with herbs needs to be done after a miscarriage to prevent illness in the family. | 213 (72.4) | 11 (3.7) | 66 (22.4) | 4 (1.4) |
| Other beliefs | ||||
| Avoid intercourse after delivery. | 25 (8.5) | |||
| Fire should not be shared after delivery. | 11 (3.7) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Standing in a doorway can lead to obstructed labour. | 5 (1.7) | |||