Traditional health practitioners’ management of HIV/AIDS in rural South Africa in the era of widespread antiretroviral therapy
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DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2017.1352210
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: Traditional health practitioners (THPs) have been identified as a key local resource in the fight against human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in South Africa. However, their approaches to the treatment of… read more here.
Keywords: traditional health; hiv aids; hiv; management ... See more keywords
Legislative landscape for traditional health practitioners in Southern African development community countries: a scoping review
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-029958
Abstract: Background and objectives Globally, contemporary legislation surrounding traditional health practitioners (THPs) is limited. This is also true for the member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The main aim of this study is… read more here.
Keywords: thp; legislation; traditional health; southern african ... See more keywords
Traditional health practices: A qualitative inquiry among traditional health practitioners in northern Uganda on becoming a healer, perceived causes of illnesses, and diagnostic approaches
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282491
Abstract: Background The practice of traditional and complementary medicine is increasing in most low-and middle-income countries especially for chronic communicable and non-communicable diseases. In this study, we aimed to understand how people gain healing power and… read more here.
Keywords: causes illnesses; health; traditional health; health practitioners ... See more keywords
Medicinal Plant Preparations Administered by Botswana Traditional Health Practitioners for Treatment of Worm Infections Show Anthelmintic Activities
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DOI: 10.3390/plants11212945
Abstract: Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths are some of the priority neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) targeted for elimination by the World Health Organization (WHO). They are prevalent in Botswana and although Botswana has begun mass drug administration… read more here.
Keywords: health; traditional health; worm infections; health practitioners ... See more keywords