Table 2.

Analysis of frequency, reasons and satisfaction of TM (N = 194)

Variables	Number (%)	P value
TM
Cupping (Hijama)	132 (47.3)
Sobakh	81(29.1)	0.001*
Cupping (Hijama) and Sobakh	51 (18.3)
Others (Head banding, head massage, special diet)	33 (11.8)
Cause of asking for TM
Cultural/ Religious	143 (51.3)	0.001*
Ineffective medicine  Intolerance to/fear of medicine	28 (10) 24 (8.6)
Time of TM
Before seeking Neurologist	105 (69.9)	0.001*
After seeking Neurologist	90 (30.1)
Satisfaction
Satisfied	51 (26.2)	.001*
Not satisfied	144 (73.8)
Adverse events
Yes	35 (17.94)	0.001*
No	160 (82.05)

TM: Traditional Medicine