Department of Sociology, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
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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