“It is always HIV/AIDS and TB”: Home-based carers’ perspectives on epilepsy in Cape Town, South Africa
The study highlights the complex cultural religious factors affecting epilepsy and a need for integrated home-based care services. Two focus group discussions exploring home-based carers’ (HBCs) perspectives on epilepsy were conducted using a semi-structured focus group interview guide, which was ba...
Main Authors: | Mpoe Johannah Keikelame, Leslie Swartz |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2016-06-01
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Series: | International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijqhw.net/index.php/qhw/article/view/30213/46901 |
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