Traditional healing practices, factors influencing to access the practices and its complementary effect on mental health in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review [PDF]
BMJ OpenObjectives In areas with limited and unaffordable biomedical mental health services, such as sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), traditional healers are an incredibly well-used source of mental healthcare.
Paul R Ward +2 more
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Traditional healing for physical and mental problems in the Arab region: past and current practices [PDF]
BJPsych InternationalExploring traditional healing practices in the Arab world unveils a diverse range of methods deeply rooted in ancient beliefs. Traditional healing practices encompass natural remedies, spiritual rituals and physical treatments. These historical practices
Brigitte Khoury +2 more
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Traditional healing practices in rural Bangladesh: a qualitative investigation [PDF]
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2018 Background Traditional healing practice is an important and integral part of healthcare systems in almost all countries of the world. Very few studies have addressed the holistic scenario of traditional healing practices in Bangladesh, although these ...
Md. Imdadul Haque +3 more
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Clinical Research on Cinnamomi Cortex: A Scoping Review
Chinese Medicine and Culture, 2021 There are over 250 species of cinnamon. Each has its distinct morphology and phytochemical composition, which may result in varied therapeutic effects. However, clinical studies have rarely put emphasis on the species of cinnamon being investigated. This
Hsiewe Ying Tan +2 more
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International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 2021 The Sámi Indigenous populations, who live in the arctic Sápmi area across four countries – Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Kola Peninsula of Russia – have practiced traditional medicine (TM) for millennia.
Jing Liu-Helmersson, Anne Ouma
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Jurnal Ners, 2022 Introduction: In Indonesia, especially among the Maluku people, there was a culture of seeking traditional fracture treatment, namely "Topu Bara." Their belief has been passed down from generation to generation who believe that conventional medicine ...
La Rakhmat Wabula +5 more
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Pain and its pain relief traditions: An anthropological inquiry in indigenous and ethnic knowledge of pain in Mukrian, Kurdistan [PDF]
Dānishhā-yi būmī-i Īrān, 2019 This article examines the concept of pain and its relief among Kurdish people living in Mukrian,, Kurdistan . The objective of this study is to examine indigenous and ethnic knowledge of pain and pain relief Kurdish people in Mukrian using the ...
Loghman Shamsi +3 more
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Exploring biomedical and traditional care pathways for people with psychosis in Karachi, Pakistan
Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2023 BackgroundPsychosis is known to have an adverse impact on an individual’s quality of life, social and occupational functioning. A lack of treatment options for psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia contributes to adverse outcomes for individuals.
Zahra Khan +7 more
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Bridging the Communication Gap between Traditional Healers and Western Medicine
South African Family Practice, 2003 No abstract available.
Katharine L. Kruger
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The Lives of Native Hawaiian Elders and Their Experiences With Healthcare: A Qualitative Analysis
Frontiers in Public Health, 2022 Native Hawaiians are proud and resilient people who have endured significant impacts from colonization. Despite being in a time of vibrant cultural revitalization, Native Hawaiians have a shorter life expectancy than other racial and ethnic groups in ...
Keilyn Leina‘ala Kawakami +5 more
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