Lesley Chiwaye
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 6052787 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Lesley Chiwaye |
| NOMBRES | Lesley |
| APELLIDO | Chiwaye |
| FIRMA | CHIWAYE L |
| AFILIACIONES | University of the Witwatersrand |
| ORCID | 0009-0006-0715-4960 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 3 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 3 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2023 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2024 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
Religious and Medical Pluralism Among Traditional Healers in Johannesburg, South Africa
Religion and spirituality are powerful social forces in contemporary South Africa. Traditional Health Practitioners (THPs) are commonly consulted for both spiritual and medical ailments as a first line of care. Many studies have assessed African traditional health seeking behaviors but few have examined beliefs, practices, and behaviors of THPs themselves. This study sought to explore spiritual worldviews among South African THPs. Semi-structured…
Pathways to care among patients with mental illness at two psychiatric facilities in Johannesburg, South Africa
BACKGROUND: A patient's pathway to care is often characterized by a sequence of actions taken to remedy ill-health. Research exploring the help-seeking behavior of individuals with mental health problems in sub-Saharan Africa is relatively limited. This study assessed the perceptions and experiences of mental illness and treatment among patients with mental illness at two psychiatric facilities in Johannesburg, South Africa. METHODS: 309 intervie…
Perceptions of causes and treatment of mental illness among traditional health practitioners in Johannesburg, South Africa
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 for the treatment of psychological ailments. As traditional health practitioners maintain a strong role in assessing and treating patients with mental illness in this context, this study contributes to the burgeoning research literature on the topic. Semi-structured in-depth in…
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Pathways to care among patients with mental illness at two psychiatric facilities in Johannesburg, South Africa
BACKGROUND: A patient's pathway to care is often characterized by a sequence of actions taken to remedy ill-health. Research exploring the help-seeking behavior of individuals with mental health problems in sub-Saharan Africa is relatively limited. This study assessed the perceptions and experiences of mental illness and treatment among patients with mental illness at two psychiatric facilities in Johannesburg, South Africa. METHODS: 309 intervie…
Perceptions of causes and treatment of mental illness among traditional health practitioners in Johannesburg, South Africa
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 for the treatment of psychological ailments. As traditional health practitioners maintain a strong role in assessing and treating patients with mental illness in this context, this study contributes to the burgeoning research literature on the topic. Semi-structured in-depth in…
Religious and Medical Pluralism Among Traditional Healers in Johannesburg, South Africa
Religion and spirituality are powerful social forces in contemporary South Africa. Traditional Health Practitioners (THPs) are commonly consulted for both spiritual and medical ailments as a first line of care. Many studies have assessed African traditional health seeking behaviors but few have examined beliefs, practices, and behaviors of THPs themselves. This study sought to explore spiritual worldviews among South African THPs. Semi-structured…
Medicine (3 obras) · Health care (2 obras) · Mental health (2 obras) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (2 obras) · Mental illness (2 obras) · Psychiatry (2 obras) · Psychology (2 obras) · Schizophrenia research and treatment (2 obras) · Alternative medicine (1 obras) · Anthropology (1 obras)