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Journal of Health Education Research & Development

ISSN: 2380-5439

Open Access

Manase Kudzai Chiweshe

Department of Sociology, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

Publications
  • Review Article   
    Understanding Indigenous Practices in Epilepsy Management from a Theoretical Perspective
    Author(s): Ngonidzashe Mutanana*, Maria Tsvere and Manase Kudzai Chiweshe

    The main objective of this paper was to evaluate theories that support indigenous practices of epilepsy management in Africa. The authors reviewed literature related to the following theories; the Health Belief Model (HBM), the agency approach, the Technological Acceptance Model (TAM) and the sustainable livelihoods theories. The authors concluded that these theories help to understand why some individuals in Africa opt to use traditional medicines when western medicines are available at hospital centres. For instance, the behaviour of an individual is determined by a number of health threats and beliefs that he/she possesses about his/her well-being as well as the effectiveness and outcomes of particular behaviours or actions. The capability or ability of that same individual is affected by his or her cognitive belief structure that is formulated through his or her .. Read More»
    DOI: 10.37421/2380-5439.2023.11.100086

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