Modern medicine and indigenous health beliefs: malaria control alongside "Sadsana-phee" (animist belief system) in Lao PDR.

作者: Samlane Phompida , Yoshihisa Shirayama , Chushi Kuroiwa

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摘要: The major religion in Lao PDR is Buddhism, but many ethnic groups rural hold an animist belief system called "Sadsana-pee". At the same time, Bourapar District study site Khammouane Province, at high risk of malaria infection. Due to their traditional ways healing, promotion prevention and treatment with modern medicine was not always welcomed by villagers. Based on results questionnaire interviews 240 heads households from February March 2003, effect local beliefs control activities discussed. Despite widely available western conducted health education, some people still believe that evil spirits cause rely and/or religious ceremonies for treatment. our findings, we recommend future education programs be revised made sensitive those holding indigenous beliefs.

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