Difference Between the Effectiveness of Herbal and Pharmaceutical

Medicine in Relieving Arthritis of the Citizens from

Banay Banay Lipa City Y 2017-2018

To the Respondents

The contents of this survey discuss the differences between the effectiveness
herbal and pharmaceutical medicine in relieving arthritis. Different styles of question will
assess what you believe is the best answer for each question and depending of what
you have experienced. If you wouldn’t mind taking no more than ten minutes of your day
to fill this questionnaire out, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again, your help
is crucial to the success of this research.

Part I. PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS

Name (Optional): _________________________

Gender: __________

Age: _________

Occupation: ______________________

Part II.

Directions: Please answer briefly by filling the blank checkmark () on the line to signify
your response.

1. Does arthritis affects your daily life or routine?

___ a. Yes

___ b. No

2. How long have you been suffering from arthritis?

___ a. 1 year or earlier

___ b. 2 years

___ c. 3 years

___ d. 4 years and above

3. Who checks up on your condition or who did you consult when feeling unwell?
___ a. Doctor ___ d. Yourself

___ b. Faith Healer ___ e. Others (specify) ______________________

___ c. Herbalist

4. Do you have enough knowledge on what medicine you should take for arthritis?

___ a. Yes

___ b. No

5. Do you have problems in taking your medicine? Why?

___ a. Yes, ____________________________________________________________

___ b. No, _____________________________________________________________

6. Do you have any family history regarding having arthritis?

a. Yes, (specify) _____________________

b. No

7. How long have you been using pharmaceutical medicine for arthritis?

a. a year c. 3 years

b. 2 years d. 4 years and above

8. How long does the effect of herbal medicine works?

a. 1-2 hours c. a half day

b. 3-4 hours d. a whole day

9. In what way does it help you?

a. relieves the pain

b. decreases inflammation

c. helps to perform daily routine

d. all of the above

10. How long does the effect of pharmaceutical medicine works?

a. 1-2 hours c. a half day

b. 3-4 hours d. a whole day

11. In what way does it help you?

a. relieves the pain

b. decreases inflammation

c. helps to perform daily routine

d. all of the above

12. After taking herbal medicine, how long does it take before you feel its effectiveness?

a. 30 minutes

b. an hour

c. 2 hours

d. Others (specify) : _________________

13. After taking pharmaceutical medicine, how long does it take before you feel its
effectiveness?

a. 30 minutes

b. an hour

c. 2 hours

d. Others (specify) : _________________

14. Which medicine is the most prescribe by the elders?

a. Herbal Medicine

b. Pharmaceutical Medicine

14. Which medicine is the most prescribe by the professional?

a. Herbal Medicine

b. Pharmaceutical Medicine
Direction: Read each statement carefully. Kindly put a check () on the space provided
that correspond your answer using rating scale below:

6 – strongly agree 3 – disagree

5 – moderately agree 2 – moderately disagree

4 – agree 1 – strongly disagree

1 2 3 4 5 6
1. I take pharmaceutical medicine in relieving
the pain caused by the arthritis.
2. I take herbal medicine as an alternative pain
reliever for arthritis.
3. I prefer pharmaceutical medicine than herbal
medicine for arthritis.
4. I prefer herbal medicine than pharmaceutical
medicine.
5. Herbal medicine is more efficient than
pharmaceutical medicine for arthritis.
6. Pharmaceutical medicine is more efficient
than herbal medicine for arthritis.
7. Herbal medicine gives different health
benefits to my body.
8. Pharmaceutical medicine gives different
health benefits to my body.
9. Herbal medicine is much safer to take than
pharmaceutical medicine.
10. Pharmaceutical medicine is much safer to
take than herbal medicine.
11. I experience some adverse effects or
allergic reactions in taking herbal medicine
when suffering from arthritis.
12. I experience some adverse effects or
allergic reactions in taking pharmaceutical
medicine when suffering from arthritis.
13. I’m totally satisfied with the pharmaceutical
medicine in relieving the pain caused by the
arthritis.
14. I’m totally satisfied with the herbal medicine
in relieving the pain caused by the arthritis.
15. Herbal medicine acts faster than
pharmaceutical medicine in relieving the pain.
16. Pharmaceutical medicine acts faster than
herbal medicine in relieving the pain.
17. Herbal medicine is effective in decreasing
inflammation.
18. Pharmaceutical medicine is effective in
decreasing inflammation.
19. Herbal medicine is much risky than
pharmaceutical medicine.
20. Pharmaceutical medicine is much risky than
herbal medicine.