Management of epilepsy in Laos: Perceptions of healthcare professionals from Vientiane Capital province and traditional healers in Southern Laos

Management of epilepsy in Laos: Perceptions of healthcare professionals from Vientiane Capital province and traditional healers in Southern Laos

Background and aim: Traditional practices are deeply rooted in Lao people’s perceptions and beliefs about health and illness.The objective of the study was to understand the perceptions of healthcare professionals and traditional healers regarding the management of epilepsy in Laos, and their recipr...

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Main Authors: Mayoura Bounlu, Emilie Auditeau, Somchit Vorachit, Phetvongsinh Chivorakoun, Vimalay Souvong, Thidachanh Soukhasem, Sonesimmaly Sannikone, Pierre-Marie Preux, Farid Boumediene
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine
Subjects:
Epilepsy
Traditional medicine
Conventional medicine
Traditional healer
Treatment gap
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2225411019307229

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