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131	The experience of HIV positive patients who have been using Sesotho traditional medicines for the management of HIV/AIDS at Scott Hospital, Morija, Lesotho Nyangu, Isabel 03 1900 (has links) The purpose of this study was to explore and describe experiences of HIV/AIDS positive patients using Sesotho traditional medicines at Scott Hospital in Morija, Lesotho. The specific objectives were to explore and describe the experiences and views of patients using Sesotho traditional medicines. The study uded an explorative qualitative design with a sample of seventeen (17) HIV positive adults aged 18-49 years who were purposively sampled. The major findings of the study were that; Sesotho traditional medicines improved the health status of the participants; and also they were of the view that Sesotho traditional medicines work as they beneficially contributed to HIV/AIDS management. The study concludes that Sesotho traditional medicines are believed and understood to play a role in the symptomatic management of HIV/AIDS even though the actual role they play is yet to be proven scientifically. / Department of Health Studies / M.A. (Public Health) Experiences Views Perceptions HIV/AIDS Use of traditional medicines Herbs and HIV Indigenous medicine Management of HIV Sesotho Lesotho 362.19697920096885 Medicine, Sesotho
132	Investigating the production of secondary metabolites effective in lowering blood glucose levels in Euclea Undulata Thunb. Var Myrtina (Ebenaceae) Botha, Lynette Elizabeth 03 1900 (has links) Euclea undulata Thunb. var myrtina is a widely distributed shrub in South Africa. The roots are used by traditional healers for the treatment of diabetes. Research indicates that roots contain epicatechin, lupeol as well α-amyrin-3O-β-(5-hydroxy) ferulic acid. It was found that α-amyrin-3O-β-(5-hydroxy) ferulic acid inhibits α-glucosidase while epicatechin lowers glucose levels in the blood. Existing literature also indicates the presence of the naphthoquinone 7-methyl-juglone in the roots, although it was not detected in all cases. Due to its cytotoxic nature, 7-methyl-juglone poses a potential threat when E. undulata is used as medicinal treatment. In order to assist the effective and safe use of this plant as a treatment for diabetes, this project aims to determine whether the presence of these metabolites is seasonal. It further aims to contribute to more sustainable harvesting methods by investigating stems and leaves in addition to the roots for the presence of these metabolites. / Environmental Sciences / M. Sc. (Environmental Science) Euclea undulata Epicatechin Lupeol α-amyrin-3O-β-(5-hydroxy) ferulic acid 7-methyl-juglone Diabetes mellitus Secondary metabolites Statistical analysis Chemical analysis Rainy season Dry season Roots Stems Leaves 616.46206 Traditional medicine -- South Africa Herbs -- Therapeutic use -- South Africa
133	Cultural influences on seeking and accessing modern health care in Angola Nunes, Manuel Licas 30 June 2007 (has links) This study examined Angolan culture as an influence to accessing modern scientific health care with the aim to develop health information brochures to inform the population of the advantages of scientific medicine. The quantitative approach with an exploratory and descriptive design was applied in this study, using a questionnaire to collect data from 100 respondents by means of a convenience sample. The findings indicated that most of the respondents were aware of what caused disease and illness in terms of modern knowledge, preferred to access government hospitals and also that government health care services were more affordable than some of the other alternatives. However, the study also found that a small section of the respondents believed in the powers and advantages of witch doctors, thus confirming that certain cultural issues still influenced the selection of assistance when health care and treatment is required. Recommendations were made through which health education could be distributed. / HEALTH STUDIES / Chemistry / MA (HEALTH STUDIES) / MSC (Chemistry) Angolan culture alternative medicine curandeiros (herbal doctors) quimbandeiros (witchdoctors) 362.109673 Social medicine-- Angola Alternative medicine-- Angola Community health services-- Angola Primary health care-- Angola Health education-- Angola Herbs-- Therapeutic use-- Angola Traditional medicine-- Angola Witchcraft-- Angola Angola-- Social life and customs Angolans-- Medicine
134	The experience of HIV positive patients who have been using Sesotho traditional medicines for the management of HIV/AIDS at Scott Hospital, Morija, Lesotho Nyangu, Isabel 03 1900 (has links) The purpose of this study was to explore and describe experiences of HIV/AIDS positive patients using Sesotho traditional medicines at Scott Hospital in Morija, Lesotho. The specific objectives were to explore and describe the experiences and views of patients using Sesotho traditional medicines. The study uded an explorative qualitative design with a sample of seventeen (17) HIV positive adults aged 18-49 years who were purposively sampled. The major findings of the study were that; Sesotho traditional medicines improved the health status of the participants; and also they were of the view that Sesotho traditional medicines work as they beneficially contributed to HIV/AIDS management. The study concludes that Sesotho traditional medicines are believed and understood to play a role in the symptomatic management of HIV/AIDS even though the actual role they play is yet to be proven scientifically. / Department of Health Studies / M.A. (Public Health) Experiences Views Perceptions HIV/AIDS Use of traditional medicines Herbs and HIV Indigenous medicine Management of HIV Sesotho Lesotho 362.19697920096885 Medicine, Sesotho

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