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Perceptions of Causes and Treatment of Mental Illness Among Traditional Health Practitioners in Johannesburg, South Africa

INTRODUCTION: Mental disorders are among the most poorly treated illnesses in sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that 70-80% of South Africans consult Traditional Health Practitioners (THPs) for the treatment of psychological ailments. Few studies have examined the perceptions of THPs regarding cau...

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Autores principales: Galvin, M., Chiwaye, L., Moolla, A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cambridge University Press 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10434667/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2023.748