Witchcraft Beliefs In Diseases Causation And Health – Seeking Behaviour In Pregnancy Of Women In Calabar South – Nigeria.

P, Archibong Esther; Enang, Ebingha Erena; Bassey, Glory E

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“…Our finding is in contrary to other studies that showed that people have many myths and misconceptions about cancer. 40,41 Some of the African studies show that people do not believe in the orthodox treatment; instead they prefer to go to the traditional and religious centers. 41 Interestingly, we showed in previous study that most of the cancer patients in Black Lion Specialized Hospital prefer to go to traditional healers and religious centers when they develop cancer.…”

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“…40,41 Some of the African studies show that people do not believe in the orthodox treatment; instead they prefer to go to the traditional and religious centers. 41 Interestingly, we showed in previous study that most of the cancer patients in Black Lion Specialized Hospital prefer to go to traditional healers and religious centers when they develop cancer. 20 Still a large number of people (22.5%) did not have any idea about the place where cancer treatment is provided in the country.…”

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confidence: 99%

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<p>A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study on Awareness and Belief of People About Cancer in Southern Ethiopia: Special Focus on Breast and Cervical Cancers</p>

Labisso¹,

Leka²,

Leka³

et al. 2020

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confidence: 99%

<p>A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study on Awareness and Belief of People About Cancer in Southern Ethiopia: Special Focus on Breast and Cervical Cancers</p>

Labisso¹,

Leka²,

Leka³

et al. 2020

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“…In Nigeria, disease is believed to be caused by not just one variable, but also a complex of many -including psychological, medical, socio-environment, and cultural variables. These views are supported by Aja (1999), Jegede (2002), Charles (2003), Okonkwo (2012), Akpomuvie (2014), Garba, Ajibade and Appah (2014), Borokini andLawal (2014), andArchibong, Enang andBassey (2017).…”

Section: Health and Variables In Disease Causationmentioning

confidence: 90%

An Assessment of Indigenous Knowledge of Music Therapy in Nigeria

Aluede¹,

Ogisi²,

Okakah³

2023

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Indigenous knowledge of music as therapy as it is understood in Nigeria has to do with the acquisition of information about the application of music for healing in traditional settings. There is no doubt that the use of music to educate, rehabilitate, and bring about healing in Nigerian indigenous societies is an age-long tradition. A survey of traditional music which was carried out through questionnaire and interview methods allude to the fact that most Nigerian cultures firmly believe in the therapeutic potency of music. From the perspectives of some selected Nigerian traditional communities (Esan, Urhobo, Itsekiri, Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, Bini, and others) this study, therefore, reveals the various forms of manifestations of music healing traditions in different Nigerian communities. Potent as music may be in healing, if the indigenous must beget the modern, there remains a growing need to examine the indigenous understanding of music therapy. As a major aim of this study, we examined the Nigerian construct of illness; illness causation; and how Nigerian people understand music healing and its associated healing techniques. While this work reveals that music in therapy in Nigerian traditional societies has been in use over the ages, regrettably few incidences have been captured in literature. This suggests that this very important branch of music should be introduced into tertiary institutions as an academic field that should embrace cultural and clinical approaches.

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“…9 WITCHCRAFT Deeply-rooted traditional and cultural beliefs in parts of Nigeria mean that many diseases and health issues are perceived to be caused by witches and witchcraft. 10 This led to the persecution of and false allegations about many innocent people in communities across Nigeria, including children. The misconception that cancer affects people through witchcraft remains popular in some communities across Northern Nigeria.…”

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This disease is “not for hospital”: myths and misconceptions about cancers in Northern Nigeria

Sarki¹,

Roni²

2019

Journal of Global Health Reports

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Cancers are one of the major chronic diseases in Nigeria, with over 100,000 new cases and 70,000 cancer deaths recorded annually. Notwithstanding the public health significance of cancers in Nigeria, there is a dearth of evidence relating to cancers in the country, with most of the few available studies conducted in the Southern regions. This paper aimed to highlight some longstanding myths and misconceptions about cancers in the Northern Nigerian region. We consulted key stakeholders including individuals, local leaders, traditional medicine practitioners, and healthcare professionals. The most common myths and misconceptions about cancers in Northern Nigeria include the following: people get cancers from mystical sources originating in the forests or bush; western medication or hospital treatment worsens cancers; and, witchcraft can be used to transmit cancers to people. Understanding the traditional beliefs and local perceptions of non-communicable diseases is invaluable for informing sustainable and effective interventions. Thus, our paper will be useful for epidemiological, anthropological, and social research into effective preventive measures for cancers in Northern Nigeria and other regions with similar entrenched traditional beliefs about cancers.

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Witchcraft Beliefs In Diseases Causation And Health – Seeking Behaviour In Pregnancy Of Women In Calabar South – Nigeria.

Cited by 9 publications

References 1 publication

<p>A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study on Awareness and Belief of People About Cancer in Southern Ethiopia: Special Focus on Breast and Cervical Cancers</p>

<p>A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study on Awareness and Belief of People About Cancer in Southern Ethiopia: Special Focus on Breast and Cervical Cancers</p>

An Assessment of Indigenous Knowledge of Music Therapy in Nigeria

This disease is “not for hospital”: myths and misconceptions about cancers in Northern Nigeria

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