Evaluating traditional healers knowledge and practices related to HIV testing and treatment in South Africa

Conclusion: The results indicate that traditional healers could be used for prevention as well as referring HIV positive individuals for treatment. Traditional healers were enthusiastic about the possibility of collaborating with bio-medical practitioners in the prevention and care of HIV and AIDS patients. This is significant considering they already service the health needs of a large percentage of the South African population. However, further development of training programmes and materials for them on HIV and AIDS related issues would seem necessary.
Source: BMC International Health and Human Rights - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Source Type: research