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Traditional healers formalised?
South African Medical Journal, 2012 Traditional healers are the first to be called for help when illness strikes the majority of South Africans. Their communities have faith in their ability to cure or alleviate conditions managed by doctors, and much more. A visit to such practitioners' websites (they are up with the latest advertising technology!) shows that they promise help with ...
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Mediterranean Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) remain a major public health and clinical concern worldwide. In many parts of Africa, traditional medicine remains a vital source of primary healthcare.
Justin E. Lusasi
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Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2017 Background In rural Kenya, traditional and faith healers provide an alternative pathway to health care, including mental health care. However, not much is known about the characteristics of the populations they serve.
Christine W. Musyimi +5 more
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The effects of traditional healing on HIV and AIDS management: An ethnographic study
South African Family Practice, 2022 Background: This article presents the effects of traditional healing on the management of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in the Vhembe district, South Africa.
Avhatakali A. Ndou-Mammbona
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Traditional healers in East Africa [PDF]
International Psychiatry, 2007 Since time immemorial, people from East Africa, and beyond, depended on traditional healers for treatment of all types of disorders, including those related to mental health. Even today, the use of traditional healers is common, despite the introduction of modern drugs. Alternative medicine is growing fast all over the world.
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The role of traditional medicine practice in primary health care within Aboriginal Australia: a review of the literature [PDF]
, 2013 This literature review attempts to identify and examine, both qualitatively and quantitatively, traditional medicine practices within Aboriginal Australia today.AbstractThe practice of traditional Aboriginal medicine within Australia is at risk of being ...
Stefanie J Oliver
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Traditional healers use of personal protective equipment: a qualitative study in rural South Africa
BMC Health Services Research, 2020 Background Traditional healers are frequently exposed to hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through the widespread practice of traditional “injections”, in which the healer performs dozens of ...
Carolyn M. Audet +7 more
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Modification of Delivery Practice in Rajbanshi Mothers of Nepal
Journal of Nobel Medical College, 2014 Introduction: This is a cross-sectional study with the objective of identifying modification in delivery practice in Rajbanshi mothers of Nepal. Methodology: Both qualitative and quantitative tools were used. Semi-structured questionnaires covering 375
Nawaraj Subba, Shishir Subba
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Believed belief: science/religion versus Sukuma magic [PDF]
, 2008 status ...
Stroeken, Koenraad
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT We present two pediatric cases of pediatric low‐grade gliomas (PLGG) with BRAF V600E mutations diagnosed and monitored using cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) liquid biopsy analyzed via digital droplet PCR (ddPCR), without tissue biopsy. Both patients were treated with dabrafenib and trametinib and monitored through clinical assessments, magnetic ...
Hannah Sultan +5 more
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