Religious and medical pluralism among traditional healers in johannesburg, south africa

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    Religion is a powerful social force in sub-Saharan Africa today (Bosire et_al, 2021; Mzimkulu and amp; Simbayi, 2006). With regards to illness, THPs generally treat conditions brought about by causes such as spirits, ancestors, sorcery, and bewitchment (Ashforth, 2005; Audet et_al, 2017). As described by the THPs interviewed above, the calling is most often related to mental illness with psychotic disorders the most prominent manifestation, and mood disorders and anxiety disorders to a lesser extent (Sorsdahl et_al, 2010a; van der Zeijst et_al, 2021a). Rather, they incorporate traditional African rituals and customs into their . . .

     

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