Evaluating Herbal Medicine for the Management of <i>Herpes zoster</i> in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Patients in Kampala, Uganda

Homsy, Jacques; Katabira, Elly; Kabatesi, Donna; Mubiru, Francis; Kwamya, Luke; Tusaba, Christine; Kasolo, Scovia; Mwebe, Dominic; Ssentamu, Lutakome; Okello, Matiya; King, Rachel

doi:10.1089/acm.1999.5.553

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“…Several of the reported HIV-related illnesses (e.g., fever, diarrhea, and skin disorders) are also symptoms that are caused by other infectious diseases, and such symptoms have been commonly treated with herbal medicine for generations, irrespective of the underlying medical condition. 26,27 Therefore, with or without a formal diagnosis or knowledge of the underlying pathology responsible for these symptoms, it is not possible to determine whether patients were using THM for HIV-related symptoms per se prior to actually being diagnosed with HIV. When specifically asked about the use of THM for HIV-related symptoms, patients were first asked what symptoms they experienced that they considered to be the result of HIV.…”

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Use of Traditional Herbal Medicine by AIDS Patients in Kabarole District, Western Uganda

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The objective of this cross-sectional study was to assess the use of traditional herbal medicine by AIDS patients in Kabarole District, western Uganda. Using systematic sampling, 137 AIDS patients were selected from outpatient departments of 3 hospitals and interviewed via questionnaire. The questions related to such areas as type and frequency of herbal medicine intake, concomitant herb-pharmaceutical drug use (including herb-antiretroviral drug cotherapy), and the perceived effectiveness of herbal medicine. Overall, 63.5% of AIDS patients had used herbal medicine after HIV diagnosis. Same-day herbal medicine and pharmaceutical drugs use was reported by 32.8% of AIDS patients. Patterns of traditional herbal medicine use were quite similar between those on antiretroviral therapy and those who received supportive therapy only. The primary conclusion is that AIDS outpatients commonly use herbal medicine for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. Pharmacological interactions between antiretroviral drugs and traditional herbal medicines need to be further examined.

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Use of Traditional Herbal Medicine by AIDS Patients in Kabarole District, Western Uganda

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“…43 Use of traditional healers was predicted by having an anxiety or a substance use disorder. Although a few studies have shown the potential of traditional medicine 44 , some traditional healers' practices have been found to be perilous. 45 Equipping traditional healers to understand and effectively manage mental disorders in their communities may contribute towards scaling up services.…”

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Mental Health Services in South Africa: Scaling up and future directions

2012

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Abstract"No health without mental health" has become a rallying call for the World Health Organization and numerous service providers, training institutions, health researchers, and advocacy groups around the world. It is timely to consider the implications of this call for South Africa. We review key evidence regarding the burden and risk factors for mental disorders in South Africa and crucial challenges for local mental health services and research. We emphasize that mental disorders are more impairing but less treated than physical disorders, and that existing services need to be scaled up and adapted to the local context. New research is needed to determine what interventions work best in the South African context.

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“…Cobran fuerza en los entornos de recursos limitados porque las alternativas de curación proporcionadas son de fácil y rápido acceso. En algunos estudios se reporta que los métodos utilizados por sanadores tradicionales son eficaces (9,10).…”

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Cultural Diversity of Afro-Colombian Traditional Healers: Preservation and Conciliation of Knowledge

2011

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La diversidad afrocolombiana entreteje prácticas culturales en salud específicas. Los sanadores tradicionales son poseedores de una costumbre milenaria en el cuidado de la salud. Gozan del reconocimiento, la confianza y el respeto de sus comunidades, pero son desconocidos o ignorados en las instituciones de salud y en el mundo profesional. Objetivo: describir las prácticas de cuidado realizadas por los sanadores tradicionales (remedieros y parteras) en una comunidad afrocolombiana en Guapi, Cauca, Colombia. Método: el estudio etnográfico utiliza observación participante y entrevistas en profundidad con tres remedieros y tres parteras. El análisis se realizó de forma inductiva e interpretativa. Resultados: los hallazgos evidencian diversos métodos de curación relacionados con el uso de hierbas, maniobras, fórmulas especiales y rezos, entre otros. Esta diversidad de métodos implica que las personas sean vistas de manera holística adoptándose diferentes maneras de sanar y cuidar la salud. Conclusiones: la importancia de conocer y preservar estos conocimientos es una forma de expresar el compromiso por proteger, rescatar y favorecer el diálogo entre los saberes profesional y popular. Es una invitación a conocer y reconocer el papel que pueden jugar los sanadores tradicionales en los sistemas de salud.

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Evaluating Herbal Medicine for the Management of Herpes zoster in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Patients in Kampala, Uganda

Abstract: Herbal treatment is an important local and affordable primary care alternative for the management of HZ in HIV-infected patients in Uganda and similar settings.

Cited by 24 publications

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Use of Traditional Herbal Medicine by AIDS Patients in Kabarole District, Western Uganda

Use of Traditional Herbal Medicine by AIDS Patients in Kabarole District, Western Uganda

Mental Health Services in South Africa: Scaling up and future directions

Cultural Diversity of Afro-Colombian Traditional Healers: Preservation and Conciliation of Knowledge

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