Ethnographic study of Buruli ulcer wound management practices in a traditional therapeutic setting in Ghana
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Our findings suggest that the traditional healer enjoyed substantial public legitimacy from his clients due to his perceived interest in helping affected individuals achieve cures using culturally and financially appropriate ways to manage wounds. However, we also observed the use of non-sterile procedures and unregulated preparations, which may be potentially deleterious. The willingness of the traditional healer to collaborate with the formal healthcare system to meet the health needs of people with wounds could form the basis for future collaborative approaches between the two healthcare systems to address inequities regarding clients' access to care
Buruli ulcer · Ethnography · Health administration · Health care · Health services research · Legitimacy · Public health · Qualitative research · Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis · Leprosy Research and Treatment · Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
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