Abstract

Introduction: This study was conducted to find out determinants of preference of homeopathic treatment to allopathic one.Objectives: To determine factors influencing people’s attitude towards homeopathic treatment. Study Design: This was an descriptive crosssectional epidemiological study. Setting: At homeopathic clinics situated at Zenana Hospital road Bahawalpur Period: 1st July 2010 to 30th Nov2010. Subjects & Methods: Tool of data collection was preformed questionnaire which was used to collect relevant information. The informedconsent was taken. Eighty subjects were included in the study. Results: Out of total respondents, 87% preferred homeopathic treatment andonly 12.5% preferred allopathic treatment. This high utilization was attributed to high efficacy, low cost, better taste, less side effects and familytrend. Conclusions: People at Bahawalpur prefer homeopathic treatment to the allopathic one.

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