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Healers in transition.

¹King's Mill Hospital, Notts, England.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)

|January 1, 1989

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This study explores traditional healers in Nigeria, detailing their role adaptations due to Western medicine

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Area of Science:

Medical Anthropology
Public Health
Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Health

Background:

Traditional practitioners in Plateau State, Nigeria, exhibit diverse practices.
The integration of Western medicine influences the roles and practices of traditional healers.
Limited official policies exist regarding the integration of traditional and Western medical systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To illustrate the variety of traditional practitioners in Plateau State, Nigeria.
To discuss the role adaptation of traditional practitioners under the influence of Western medicine.
To explore options for collaboration between traditional and Western medicine, citing examples and potential challenges.

Main Methods:

Analysis of case histories of traditional practitioners.

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Discussion of role adaptation in the context of Western medical influence.

Review of existing collaboration programs and their outcomes in various African countries.

Main Results:

Traditional practitioners show significant role adaptation in response to Western medicine.
Case histories reveal a spectrum of traditional healer practices and their evolution.
Examples from Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Zambia highlight both potential benefits and challenges of collaboration.

Conclusions:

A deeper understanding of traditional practitioners' perspectives is crucial for effective integration.
Case histories are valuable tools for understanding traditional healers and fostering cooperation.
Successful collaboration requires addressing potential problems and leveraging mutual benefits between traditional and Western medicine.