Traditional Healers and Nurses: a Qualitative Study on Their Role on Sexually Transmitted Infections Including HIV and AIDS in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Language:
English
Series/Journal Title:
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines
Volume:
5
Issue:
4
Copyright:
2008
Pages:
7
Description:
This study investigated the role of traditional healers in sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS as well as a collaboration between the traditional and biomedical health care systems as seen by nurses and traditional healers. Qualitative analyses are presented on themes including attitude and respect; collaboration between traditional healers and nurses; control and regulation of traditional health practices; and the training needs of healers and nurses. [adapted from abstract]
Subject
Geographic Focus
Resource Type
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