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[Facing AIDS in Zambia].

P G Pelletier

    The Canadian Nurse
    |February 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Zambia faces a significant challenge with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), where traditional healing practices are prevalent alongside modern medicine. Nurse educators are urged to integrate these approaches for effective AIDS response.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Medical Anthropology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Context:

    • Zambia has a 20-year history with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
    • An estimated 8% of newborns in Zambia are currently infected with HIV.
    • Traditional values and healers play a significant role in healthcare within Zambian society.

    Purpose:

    • To explore an alternative approach to managing Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in Zambia.
    • To address the complexities of AIDS care in a traditional society with a dual healthcare system.
    • To challenge young nurses to develop effective responses to the AIDS epidemic.

    Summary:

    • The paper discusses the challenges of addressing Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in Zambia, a country where traditional healing is as common as modern medicine.

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  • Modern healthcare professionals, including 10,000 nurses, face the challenge of integrating with traditional healers and values.
  • The author, a nurse educator, calls for young nurses to bridge the gap between modern and traditional practices for a comprehensive AIDS strategy.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the need for culturally sensitive and integrated healthcare strategies for diseases like AIDS.
    • Emphasizes the crucial role of nurse educators in adapting to and influencing healthcare practices in diverse societies.
    • Suggests a collaborative model between modern medical practitioners and traditional healers for improved health outcomes in Zambia.