Farmácia Colorida: Tecnologias De Saúde Para a População Indígena

Pantoja, Patrícia da Silva; Matos, Karla Julianne Negreiros de; Filho, Antonio Edvan Camelo; Machado, Daysane de Pinho; Silva, Thamilla Kessia de Oliveira da; Rodrigues, Tamires Soares; Matos, Glaydson Diego Negreiros de; Aragão, Maria Erivalda Farias de

doi:10.22533/at.ed.02319130617

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“…These methods can also be complementary and integrate into a more holistic approach and integrative health. In a study with the same population in 2011, 16 a pilot project was implemented by multidisciplinary students from the State University of Ceará (UECE) in partnership with the PET indigenous health project (organized by the SUS). This pilot project developed stickers that provide guidance on the correct times to take medication, allowing patients to monitor the use of medication and to observe improvements in chronic pathological conditions.…”

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Medicinal plants vs. conventional medicine: treatment assessments for indigenous populations

Andréa Cintia L. Porto,

Eloisa de A. Holanda,

Roberta L. Fernandes

et al. 2023

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Introduction: Although traditional healing practices are important for indigenous populations, access to modern health care practices is essential to ensure the health of communities as well as the prevention of diseases and their aggravation. Objective: To examine the acceptance of medication by the Pitaguary indigenous group, who live in Maracanaú, state of Ceará (CE), Brazil. Methodology: An observational and descriptive case of the use of natural plants as a medicinal treatment in the Pitaguary indigenous group, in Maracanaú-CE. The interviews used a questionnaire adapted from the SATIS-BR scale. Results: The majority of the Pitaguary population in the interview presented chronic diseases (diabetes or hypertension). Only 13.3% do not follow up with their community medical doctor. Of the interviewees, 20% use a mix of conventional and herbal treatments; 67.2% use a non-secure method to identify medication; and 52% suspend use of conventional drugs in the middle of treatment and replace them with herbal plants recommended by the village shaman. Discussion: The main strategy when working with indigenous populations ends up being health education about the use of medicinal plants in association with commercial drugs. The involvement of community’s leaders in the delivery of health services seems an effective strategy to promote their understanding about dual use of medicinal plants and western drugs for chronic diseases. Conclusion: A culturally sensitive approach that takes into account indigenous traditions and beliefs should be used to improve medication adherence within indigenous groups.

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