Subfile:
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Format (FM):
Monograph/Book (32). Report (42).
Language(s) (LG):
English.
Year Published (YR):
2002.
Audience code (AC):
Health Professionals (100). Health Services Providers (500). Researchers (117). Alternative Therapists (180).
Author (AU):
King, R.
Corporate Author (CN):
World Health Organization (WHO).
Source (SO):
Geneva, Switzerland: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). 2002. 52 p.
Availability (AV):
Available from World Health Organization (WHO). Marketing and Dissemination, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland. Fax + 41 22 791 4857. E-mail: bookorders@who.ch.
Website: http://www.who.int/pub/en/.
PRICE: $13.50 US; CHF 15.00; CHF 7.50 in developing countries. ISBN: 9291731714. Order Number: UNAIDS Publication 1880010. Also available online at: http://whqlibdoc.who.int/publications/2002/9291731714.pdf.
Abstract (AB):
This report discusses the role that traditional healers can play in caring for people living with HIV/AIDS, as well as in prevention activities. It describes three initiatives (in Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda) that have narrowed the gap between the traditional and biomedical health systems. The report also includes anecdotal accounts by traditional healers themselves, as well as details of training provided to the healers, and lessons learned from each of the three initiatives. Numerous references.
Major Descriptors (MJ):
AIDS. HIV. Traditional African Medicine. Disease Prevention. Health Initiatives. Lessons Learned.
Minor Descriptors (MN):
Anecdotal Accounts. Health Care Services. Training.
Verification/Update Date (VE):
200411.
Notes (NT):
Copyright: Yes.
Accession Number (AN):
AMBK03471.
