title: Young people's opinions about herbal medicines in a suburban district of Central Uganda.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Herbal medication is the most commonly used form of healthcare in Africa. However, little is known about its use by young Africans in the urban context.
  
  
  METHODS
  This qualitative study explored opinions about herbal medicine and its uses among young people in the Wakiso district, Uganda.
  
  
  RESULTS
  About a third of interview participants reported using herbal products, a choice influenced by religious faith, family preference, low cost and unavailability of biomedicines. Two participants stated that herbs could be used to deter alcohol dependence.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This study indicated divergent opinions about the value of herbal medicine among young urban Ugandans.
authors: Division of Primary Care and Public Health, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, University of Brighton, Falmer, East Sussex BN1 9PH, UK.
authors: David
authors: D
authors: Lawrence
authors: Division of Primary Care and Public Health, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, University of Brighton, Falmer, East Sussex BN1 9PH, UK.
authors: Helen
authors: H
authors: Smith
authors: Centre for Youth Driven Development Initiatives, Ndazabazadde, Wakiso, P.O. Box 28807, Kampala, Uganda.
authors: Enoch
authors: E
authors: Magala
authors: Division of Primary Care and Public Health, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, University of Brighton, Falmer, East Sussex BN1 9PH, UK m.cooper@bsms.ac.uk.
authors: Maxwell
authors: M
authors: Cooper
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D029001:Herbal Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016488:Medicine, African Traditional; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011639:Public Opinion; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014454:Uganda; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D028321:Plant Preparations
keywords: Herbal medicine; Traditional medicine; Uganda; Young people