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

Authors:

Mngqundaniso N, Peltzer K

Series/Journal Title:

African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines

Volume:

5

Issue:

4

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]

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