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Indigenous healers and stuttering

R Platzky1, J Girson

  • 1Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, University of the Witwatersrand.

The South African Journal of Communication Disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Kommunikasieafwykings
|January 1, 1993
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Black South Africans hold diverse traditional beliefs about stuttering causes and management. These indigenous perspectives share similarities with modern speech pathology, suggesting potential for collaborative therapeutic approaches.

Area of Science:

  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Medical Anthropology
  • African Traditional Medicine

Background:

  • Stuttering (stammering) is a complex communication disorder with diverse cultural interpretations.
  • Understanding traditional beliefs is crucial for culturally sensitive interventions in South Africa.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate traditional beliefs and attitudes towards stuttering among Black South Africans.
  • To explore the perceived causes, management strategies, and treatment outcomes of stuttering by Indigenous Healers (IHs).

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study involving interviews with four Indigenous Healers from different ethnic groups.
  • Exploration of traditional perspectives on the etiology and remediation of stuttering.

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Main Results:

  • Findings indicate varying levels of concern regarding stuttering within traditional communities.
  • Traditional beliefs about stuttering causes and management exhibit notable similarities to contemporary speech pathology concepts.
  • Indigenous Healers report on the outcomes of their interventions for stuttering.

Conclusions:

  • Traditional beliefs offer valuable insights into stuttering, aligning with some modern therapeutic principles.
  • There is potential for cooperation between speech pathologists and Indigenous Healers for improved stuttering management.
  • Further research is recommended to explore these intersections and develop culturally congruent therapies.