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Anthropological research perspectives on health problems in developing countries.

G M Foster

    Social Science & Medicine (1982)
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Modern medicine is now preferred by many, leading to the Primary Health Care (PHC) movement due to unmet demand. The role of traditional healers in PHC requires careful consideration as their practices evolve.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Anthropology
    • Global Health
    • Sociology of Health

    Background:

    • Analysis of 30 years of anthropological research on health in developing nations.
    • Consideration of evolving health landscapes and major health initiatives in developing countries.
    • Examination of the increasing demand for modern medicine among traditional populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review past and present anthropological research on health in developing countries.
    • To evaluate the implications of modern medicine's adoption and the rise of Primary Health Care (PHC).
    • To critically assess the integration and definition of traditional healers within PHC programs.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of anthropological studies on health in developing countries.
    • Analysis of trends in healthcare seeking behaviors and the health sector.
    • Conceptual analysis of traditional healing practices and their adaptation.

    Main Results:

    • Modern medicine is increasingly the primary choice for many, driving the PHC movement.
    • Traditional healers are adapting, incorporating modern drugs, and spiritualist practices are rising.
    • Existing anthropological stereotypes of health behaviors, including doctor-patient interactions, require revision.

    Conclusions:

    • The definition and role of 'traditional curers' in PHC programs need clarification.
    • Anthropological research must intensely study health care delivery systems alongside patient behavior.
    • Understanding the sociocultural aspects of health requires a dynamic approach to studying evolving healing practices.

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