Concepts and treatment modalities for hypertension by traditional and faith healers in the Northern Province, South Africa

K Peltzer, L B Khoza, M E Lekhuleni, S N Madu, V I Cherian, L Cherian

Abstract


Clinical experiences and some research findings indicate that traditional and faith healers play a role in the management of hypertension in Africa.

Opsomming
Kliniese ondervindings en sommige navorsingsbevindinge dui daarop dat tradisionele en geloofsgenesers ‘n rol speel in die hantering van hipertensie in Afrika.

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