Sociodemographic Characteristics of Traditional Healers and Their Knowledge of Noma
A Descriptive Survey in Three Regions of Mali
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15488310 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Denise Baratti-Mayer (0000-0003-3005-8935, University of Geneva, corresponding author), Moussa Baba Daou (Centre Hirzel, 91093 Bamako, Mali), Angèle Gayet‐Ageron (0000-0002-6164-9693, University of Geneva), Émilien Jeannot (0000-0002-6625-3575, University of Geneva), Brigitte Pittet‐Cuénod (0000-0001-7041-5250, University of Geneva), Brigitte Pittet-Cuénod (Service of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 22 |
| Pages | 4587-4587 |
| Publication date | 2019-11-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph16224587 |
| PMID | 31752451 |
| OpenAlex | W2990142416 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 20 |
Background : Noma can be a lethal disease and causes disfigurement in young children in low-resource countries, particularly in Africa. In these settings, 80% of the population mainly consult traditional healers for healthcare problems. Our study aimed to describe the sociodemographic characteristics of traditional healers and to assess their knowledge of noma. Methods : We conducted a survey among traditional healers in three Malian regions from May 2015 to January 2016 and collected data on sociodemographic characteristics, professional activity, knowledge, and experience of noma and collaboration with modern medicine. Results : Among 770 traditional healers invited to participate, 732 responded (95%) (mean age, 54.5 years). Most were illiterate (66.3%), which was associated with older age ( p p Conclusion : Noma is poorly known among traditional healers, especially in remote areas. Our findings suggest a lack of interest among young people for traditional medicine, implying an imminent decrease of healers, and thus the need for national health systems to strengthen and promote access to modern health care. Training programmes to improve the early diagnosis referral of noma patients should include all types of primary health workers
Alternative medicine · Descriptive research · Disease · Disfigurement · Environmental health · Family medicine · Health care · noma · Pathology · Population · Referral · Social science · Traditional medicine · HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations · Medicine · Oral and gingival health research · Oral Health Pathology and Treatment · Surgery
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 0.8 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |