Traditional health practitioners’ training needs on biomedical knowledge and skills in a South African township
Mabitja Moeta,
Maurine R. Musie,
Raikane J. Seretlo
et al.
Abstract:Background
Traditional health practitioners (THPs) play an important role in communities by providing necessary health services for a variety of health problems. Possessing complementary biomedical knowledge and skills is vital in saving lives of patients. However, less is known about biomedical knowledge and skills among THPs.
Aim
This study aimed to explore and describe the training needs of THPs on biomedical knowledge and skills in urban townships in South Africa.
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