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Beliefs regarding the risks of excessive herbal medicine use during pregnancy among women attending outpatient clinics in Hail, Saudi Arabia (N = 879)
| Risk | n (%)* |
|---|---|
| Birth defects | 106 (12) |
| Miscarriage | 360 (41) |
| Premature labour | 290 (33) |
| Stillbirth | 44 (5) |
| Long-term maternal health effects | 79 (9) |
Percentages do not add up to 100% as respondents were permitted to select more than one risk.
