Browsing by Author "Badung, Vivian Dalyop"

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    Assessment of Factors Associated with the Use of Herbal Medicine in Plateau State, Nigeria
    (Department of Sociology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, 2021-07-12) Onu, F. O.; Ogidi, Ambrose Woyengiemi; Badung, Vivian Dalyop
    The use of herbal medicine by people is on the increase globally, especially in developing countries. In fact, more than 80% of the populations in developing countries largely depend on herbal medicine Herbal medicine has its benefits but, it's not completely harmless.This explains reason the world Health Organization affirmed that most people living in Africa regularly use herbal medicine for the management an prevention of diseases. It is believed that some of the factors that contribute to the regular use of herbal medicine include cultural or religious belief, social status and educational exposure of the consumers. This study explored some of the factors associated with regular use of herbal medicine. The paper derived its theory on the health belief model. This study adopted the descriptive survey design where secondary data were used. The data were from existing literature from journals, internet sources, and newspaper and government gazettes. The study revealed that there is high rate of herbal consumption in the community which needs government intervention. The study also found that, some factors that contributes to the use of herbal medicines includes cultural practices, religion beliefs, publicity.through media, family and friends. The study recommends the need to educate and counsel people on the harmful effect of herbal medicine use by the health personnel and other appropriate available channels. There is also need to enforce existing regulation on the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of herbal products.
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    ASSESSMENT ON THE COMPLEMENTARY ADMINISTRATION OF HERBAL AND CONVENTIONAL MEDICINES IN JOS SOUTH LGA OF PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA
    (Department of Sociology, Nasarawa State University, Keffi., 2021-04-16) Badung, Vivian Dalyop; Francis, Ojonugwa Onu; Ogidi, Ambrose Woyengiemi
    In spite the development of more researched andformulated orthodox medicines, herbal medicines continue to be widely patronized by persons across the world with some patronages complementarily using both forms, oblivious of the harmful effects that may occur. Hence, this research assesses the complementary administration of herbal and conventional medicines in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. A community based cross-sectional research design was adopted. Primary data were obtained using both quantitative and qualitative methods. In the survey, 375 questionnaires were distributed, of which 362 were retrieved, among the sample size using multi-stage sampling techniques of wards, settlements, households, and individuals. Also, qualitative data were collected using in-depth interview from community leaders, ward heads, and few people within the studied communities. Descriptive and inferential statistics of the data were carried out using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) Windows version 20.0. Results from the study shoM' that the rate of herbal consumption in Jos South is very high. It also showed that, most people consume herbal medicines to complement orthodox medicine for faster results when they are dissatisfied with orthodox mode of treatment. The study also reveal that complementary use of herbal and conventional drugs can lead to drugs-herbs interaction which can have negative effect on the body system. Thus, the study recommends health professionals to always enquire the use of herbal medicine from their patients in order to give adequate administration of drugs, and be able to monitor the kinds of herbs consumed by patients in order to avoid drugs interaction in the body. Also, people should be sensitized on issues of complementary use of herbal and conventional medicines