Knowledge and attitude of health workers of Phu Luong district, Thai Nguyen province to practicing and using traditional medicine

ABSTRACT

The study was carried out on clinical health workers in Phu Luong Health Center, health workers in health stations of 5 villages including Dong Dat, Hop Thanh, Phu Ly, On Luong and Yen Do of Thai Nguyen province to describe knowledge and attitude of health workers to practicing and using traditional medicine. Results: The knowledge about herbal medicine and traditional medicine production of 60% health workers at average level. 20-30% health workers of villages and over 60% health workers of hamlets had bad knowledge on points. The ability in choosing suitable herbal medicines for treating normal diseases of 70-80% health workers was at average level, but the ability in choosing points was very bad. 100 health workers of 3 levels supported using traditional medicine for health care. 80% health worker had demand for further learning on traditional medicine.