Medicosocial Study on the Influence of Indigenous Knowledge on Perception of Disease Status: Using a Cardiovascular Disease as a Model

Objective: Cultural beliefs may shape understanding of disease. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is increasing in prevalence in urban Nigerian communities; hence, the aim of this research is to explore spiritual views in this context. Material and Methods: This study employed convenience sampling to re...

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Main Author: Ejiofor Augustine Ezika
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Prince of Songkla University 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR)
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Online Access:https://www.jhsmr.org/index.php/jhsmr/article/view/737