scholarly journals Use of traditional medicine for dental care by different ethnic groups in New Zealand

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Guo ◽  
Karson Low ◽  
Li Mei ◽  
JiaHui Li ◽  
Wenwen Qu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Supportive Environment ◽  
Family Tradition ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract Objective To explore the views, use of and access to traditional medicine (TM) among different ethnicities living in New Zealand. Methods Qualitative study and in depth interviews were used. An individual semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analysed using an inductive approach to identify the main themes. Results Three main themes were extracted from interviews with 14 participants from diverse cultural backgrounds: (1) the perspectives of TM varied among different ethnic groups, and included the involvement of spirituality, the environment, knowledge and usage of TM. (2) The TM that was used by different ethnic groups included plants, herbs, massage, and other forms of healing. Reasons for choosing traditional or western medicines generally included family tradition, access to TM, and finding a competent traditional healer. (3) The barriers in accessing TM included the paucity of traditional healers, difficulty accessing plants and cost, therefore most would look for substitution or alternative treatment. Conclusion Even though the access to these TM in New Zealand was a challenge for the majority of the participants, they are still considered the first-line treatment for the majority. This study provided dental practitioners an insight into the different sort of TM used by the population. By understanding and acknowledging the use of TM, dental practitioners could create a supportive environment for patients to disclose their use of TM and allow them to educate patients on the use of TM.

scholarly journals Use of traditional medicine for dental care by different ethnic groups in New Zealand

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Guo ◽  
Karson Low ◽  
Li Mei ◽  
JiaHui Li ◽  
Wenwen Qu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Supportive Environment ◽  
Family Tradition ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract Objective: To explore the views, use of and access to traditional medicine (TM) among different ethnicities living in New Zealand. Methods: Qualitative study and in-depth interviews were used. An individual semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analysed using an inductive approach to identify the main themes. Results: Three main themes were extracted from interviews with 14 participants from diverse cultural backgrounds: (1) the perspectives of TM varied among different ethnic groups and included the involvement of spirituality, the environment, knowledge and usage of TM. (2) The TM that was used by different ethnic groups included plants, herbs, massage, and other forms of healing. Reasons for choosing traditional or western medicines generally included family tradition, access to TM, and finding a competent traditional healer. (3) The barriers in accessing TM included the paucity of traditional healers, difficulty accessing plants and cost, therefore most would look for a substitution or alternative treatment. Conclusion: Even though the access to these TM in New Zealand was a challenge for the majority of the participants, they are still considered the first-line treatment for the majority. This study provided dental practitioners an insight into the different sort of TM used by the population. By understanding and acknowledging the use of TM, dental practitioners could create a supportive environment for patients to disclose their use of TM and allow them to educate patients on the use of TM.

scholarly journals Use of traditional medicine for dental care by different ethnic groups in New Zealand

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Guo ◽  
Karson Low ◽  
Li Mei ◽  
JiaHui Li ◽  
Wenwen Qu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Supportive Environment ◽  
Family Tradition ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract Objective: To explore the views, use of and access to traditional medicine (TM) among different ethnicities living in New Zealand. Methods: Qualitative study and in depth interviews were used. An individual semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analysed using an inductive approach to identify the main themes. Results: Three main themes were extracted from interviews with 14 participants from diverse cultural backgrounds: (1) the perspectives of TM varied among different ethnic groups, and included the involvement of spirituality, the environment, knowledge and usage of TM. (2) The TM that was used by different ethnic groups included plants, herbs, massage, and other forms of healing. Reasons for choosing traditional or western medicines generally included family tradition, access to TM, and finding a competent traditional healer. (3) The barriers in accessing TM included the paucity of traditional healers, difficulty accessing plants and cost, therefore most would look for substitution or alternative treatment. Conclusion: Even though the access to these TM in New Zealand was a challenge for the majority of the participants, they are still considered the first-line treatment for the majority. This study provided dental practitioners an insight into the different sort of TM used by the population. By understanding and acknowledging the use of TM, dental practitioners could create a supportive environment for patients to disclose their use of TM and allow them to educate patients on the use of TM.

scholarly journals Use of traditional medicine for dental care by different ethnic groups in New Zealand

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Guo ◽  
Kah Seng Low ◽  
Li Mei ◽  
Jia Hui Li ◽  
Wenwen Qu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
The Public ◽  
Supportive Environment ◽  
Family Tradition ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Dental Setting ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Background There is an increasing public interest in the use of TM internationally, yet there is a paucity of research on the use of TM by the public in the dental setting. This study aimed to explore the views, use of and access to TM in dentistry among different ethnic groups residing in New Zealand. Methods Qualitative study and in-depth interviews were used. An individual semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analysed using an inductive approach to identify the main themes. Results Three main themes were extracted from interviews with 14 participants from diverse cultural backgrounds: [1] the perspectives of TM varied among different ethnic groups and included the involvement of spirituality, the environment, knowledge and usage of TM. [2] The TM that was used by different ethnic groups included plants, herbs, massage, and other forms of healing. Reasons for choosing traditional or western medicines generally included family tradition, access to TM, and finding a competent traditional healer. [3] The barriers in accessing TM included the paucity of traditional healers, difficulty accessing plants and cost, therefore most would look for a substitution or alternative treatment. Conclusion Even though the access to these TM in New Zealand was a challenge for the majority of the participants, they are still considered the first-line treatment for the majority. This study provided dental practitioners an insight into the different sort of TM used by the population. By understanding and acknowledging the use of TM, dental practitioners could create a supportive environment for patients to disclose their use of TM and allow them to educate patients on the use of TM.

scholarly journals Use of traditional medicine for dental care by different ethnic groups in New Zealand

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Guo ◽  
Karson Low ◽  
Li Mei ◽  
JiaHui Li ◽  
Wenwen Qu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
The Public ◽  
Supportive Environment ◽  
Family Tradition ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Dental Setting ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Background: There is an increasing public interest in the use of TM internationally, yet there is a paucity of research on the use of TM by the public in the dental setting. This study aimed to explore the views, use of and access to TM in dentistry among different ethnic groups residing in New Zealand.Methods: Qualitative study and in-depth interviews were used. An individual semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analysed using an inductive approach to identify the main themes. Results: Three main themes were extracted from interviews with 14 participants from diverse cultural backgrounds: (1) the perspectives of TM varied among different ethnic groups and included the involvement of spirituality, the environment, knowledge and usage of TM. (2) The TM that was used by different ethnic groups included plants, herbs, massage, and other forms of healing. Reasons for choosing traditional or western medicines generally included family tradition, access to TM, and finding a competent traditional healer. (3) The barriers in accessing TM included the paucity of traditional healers, difficulty accessing plants and cost, therefore most would look for a substitution or alternative treatment. Conclusion: Even though the access to these TM in New Zealand was a challenge for the majority of the participants, they are still considered the first-line treatment for the majority. This study provided dental practitioners an insight into the different sort of TM used by the population. By understanding and acknowledging the use of TM, dental practitioners could create a supportive environment for patients to disclose their use of TM and allow them to educate patients on the use of TM.

scholarly journals Traditional usage of medicinal plants by Temiar tribes in the State of Kelantan, Peninsular Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 227
Author(s):  
Pakhriazad Hassan Zaki ◽  
Seca Gandaseca ◽  
Noorhayati Mohd Rashidi
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Cultural Roots ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Traditional medicine has deep historical linkages and cultural roots. In a rural community, it is practice based on the ethnological, medical and heritage of the practitioners. Temiar indigenous tribe of Orang Asli in Kelantan, have their traditional way of beliefs and healing practices. This study examines the remedies using medicinal plants and herbs among the tribe members in Kampung Pasik, Kelantan, Malaysia. A structured questionnaire and in-depth interviews were conducted with 250 respondents. A total of 18 species of medicinal plants was recorded preferably used by the tribes. Results indicate that traditional phytoremedies practices play an important role in helping their healthcare system with the help of the tribe healers. Cultivated medicinal plant species represent 94% of the source, whereas 4.4% were found wild in the forest and 1.6% grown around their settlement. This study revealed that five preparations methods such as boiling (27.56%), pounded (27.45%), squeeze (21.60%), drying (14.17%) or concoction of various part of medicinal plants (9.22%). The most applied were by drinking (35.29%), chewing (32.70%) and 19.89% rubbing, poultice (6.40%) and shower ingredients (5.72%).

scholarly journals Local experience of using traditional medicine in northern Rwanda: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengxin Tan ◽  
Yuko Otake ◽  
Teisi Tamming ◽  
Valerie Akuredusenge ◽  
Beatha Uwinama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Universal Health Coverage ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Universal Health

Abstract Background The popular use of traditional medicine in low-income settings has previously been attributed to poverty, lack of education, and insufficient accessibility to conventional health service. However, in many countries, including in Rwanda, the use of traditional medicine is still popular despite the good accessibility and availability of conventional health services. This study aims to explore why traditional medicine is popularly used in Rwanda where it has achieved universal health coverage. Methods The qualitative study, which included in-depth interviews and participant observations, investigated the experience of using traditional medicine as well as the perceived needs and reasons for its use in the Musanze district of northern Rwanda. We recruited 21 participants (15 community members and 6 traditional healers) for in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis was conducted to generate common themes and coding schemes. Results Our findings suggest that the characteristics of traditional medicine are responding to community members’ health, social and financial needs which are insufficiently met by the current conventional health services. Participants used traditional medicine particularly to deal with culture-specific illness – uburozi. To treat uburozi appropriately, referrals from hospitals to traditional healers took place spontaneously. Conclusions In Rwanda, conventional health services universally cover diseases that are diagnosed by the standard of conventional medicine. However, this universal health coverage may not sufficiently respond patients’ social and financial needs arising from the health needs. Given this, integrating traditional medicine into national health systems, with adequate regulatory framework for quality control, would be beneficial to meet patients’ needs.

Traditional Medicine Use in the Dunedin Pacific Community in New Zealand

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evan Wilson ◽  
Ben Grant ◽  
Rosa Tobin-Stickings ◽  
Hanneke Lewthwaite ◽  
Gina Franklin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Pacific Islands ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Main Theme ◽  
Health Curriculum ◽  
Content Development ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
The University

Background: Traditional medicine (TM) has been practiced in the Pacific islands over many years, and Pacific peoples continue to use TM after migrating to New Zealand (NZ). There is limited published literature on Pacific TM use in NZ. This study explores the views, use of, and access to TM of Pacific Peoples living in Dunedin, NZ. The information provides a valuable contribution in an important area where there is a paucity of information, and will also inform content development for the Pacific health curriculum for health professional courses at the University of Otago. Methods: Cultural processes were used to inform and guide the recruitment of participants and data collection phases. Four focus groups were conducted with 15 Pacific Island community members. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed using an inductive approach to identify main themes. Results: Three main themes emerged from the data: Firstly, perspectives of TM from Pacific peoples, was varied and included the importance of spirituality, the environment and inherited knowledge. Secondly, the use of TM which incorporated plants, massage, diet, family togetherness and other forms of healing. Reasons for the use and differences in uptake between groups were also identified. The last main theme identified was barriers in accessing TM, that included the scarcity of traditional healers, resources, and cost. Conclusion: The findings suggest Pacific peoples’ perspectives of TM encompassed a wide spectrum of views, knowledge and techniques. There were identified barriers in access and substitution where traditional ingredients were not available. Some expressed concern that TM use may decline due to loss of exposure and availability of resources. Other challenges are fewer traditional healers and relevant plants in New Zealand. Assisting Western health professionals to engender discussion and openness to TM use in Pacific Peoples is likely to support patient care.  

scholarly journals Traditional knowledge of invertebrates used for medicine and magical–religious purposes by traditional healers and indigenous populations in the Plateau Department, Republic of Benin

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Estelle Yêyinou Loko ◽  
Sédami Medegan Fagla ◽  
Azize Orobiyi ◽  
Bienvenu Glinma ◽  
Joelle Toffa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Traditional Knowledge ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Indigenous Populations ◽  
Invertebrate Species ◽  
Republic Of Benin

Abstract Background Since ancient times, invertebrates have played an important role in the traditional medicine in many parts of the world. In south-eastern Benin, more specifically in the Plateau Department, invertebrates are widely used in folk medicine. However, studies on their therapeutic use has been neglected and their magical–religious purposes are poorly understood. The present study aims to document traditional knowledge related to the use of invertebrates for medicinal and magical–religious purposes by traditional healers and indigenous people of Plateau Department. Methods An ethno-sociological survey was conducted with 145 informants (80 traditional healers, 12 merchants of medicinal animals and 53 households) belonging to six ethnic groups, in 20 villages located in Plateau of Benin. Data were collected through the participatory rural appraisal method involving individual interviews and direct observations with semi-structured questionnaires. The collected data regarding various medicinal and magical–religious uses of invertebrates were analysed through informant consensus factor (ICF), use value (UV) and, fidelity level (FL). Results A total of 20 families and 38 species of invertebrates, distributed among 6 taxonomic categories, were found to be used to treat 50 different ailments. Insects occupied 64.7% of the total invertebrates listed. The African earthworm Eudrilus eugeniae K. and African giant snail Achatina achatina L. had the highest use values. The highest ICF value (1.0) was cited for diseases of the blood or blood-forming organs. A principal component analysis (PCA) revealed the influence of ethnic groups in the diseases treated with invertebrates. The highest FL (100%) was recorded for 12 invertebrate species treating various ailments. Most of invertebrate-based remedies were associated with plant species. The mode of administration was mainly oral and topical. Most of the invertebrate drugs were traditionally collected in nature or imported, mainly from Nigeria. In addition, 7 magical–religious practices are documented. Conclusions Our results reveal that several invertebrate species play an important role in healing practices and magical–religious rituals in the Plateau Department. We suggest further studies to confirm the presence of any bioactive compounds on invertebrate species use in traditional medicine. In addition, this study highlights the need for ecological investigations of these species, in order to develop strategies for their conservation and sustainable use.

scholarly journals Indegenous Healer Knowledge About Illness and The Way to Make Traditional Medicine

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-47
Author(s):  
Regina Marinta Sinaga ◽  
Fikarwin Zuska ◽  
Panal Sitorus
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Medical System ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
System Knowledge

Abstract: This study discusses the knowledge of traditional healers about disease healing techniques and how to make good traditional medicines. The purpose of this study was to describe the knowledge of traditional healers about disease healing techniques and how to manufacture traditional medicines in traditional medicine systems in Medan City. The research method used in data collection is observation and in-depth interviews. The result of this research is that the knowledge of traditional healers about disease healing techniques is a combination of a personalistic medical system and a naturalistic medical system. Knowledge about how to make good traditional medicine (CPOTB) is only based on traditional knowledge (indegenous knowledge) which is still far from quality standards in health services. maximum.

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