2023
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0001764
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The meaning of caring for patients with cancer among traditional medicine practitioners in Uganda: A grounded theory approach

Abstract: Traditional medicine practitioners (TMPs) are a critical part of healthcare systems in many sub-Saharan African countries and play vital roles in caring for patients with cancer. Despite some progress in describing TMPs’ caring experiences in abstract terms, literature about practice models in Africa remains limited. This study aimed to develop a substantive theory to clarify the care provided by TMPs to patients with cancer in Uganda. This study adhered to the principal features of the modified Straussian gro… Show more

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