published_or_final_version / Public Health / Master / Master of Public Health

published_or_final_version / Public Health / Master / Master of Public Health

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Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Hong Kong, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 112-116).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, San Diego, 2000. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 70-77).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1972. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliography.

Thesis (M.A. (Clinical Psychology)) -- UNiversity of Limpopo, 2014 / A number of studies have revealed that chronic diseases are common in all communities. This study explored the views of indigenous healers regarding the causes and treatment of chronic diseases in Ga-Dikgale community. A qualitative approach was followed and participants were selected through snowball sampling. Seven participants (2 males and 5 females) who are indigenous healers were recruited for the study. Data was collected using in-depth semi-structured one-to-one interviews and analysed using content analysis. The results of the study are presented in terms of the following themes: a). Participants’ views regarding the types of chronic diseases: despite the divergent views held by indigenous healers regarding chronic diseases, they all perceive these debilitating conditions as incurable. b). Participants’ own explanations of the causes of chronic diseases: it appeared the causes of chronic diseases were attributed to both cultural beliefs and modern medical science. c). Participants’ experiences and subjective notions on the treatment methods for chronic diseases: it was found that Western medicine is considered the most viable option to treat chronic diseases instead of indigenous medicine. d). Participants’ descriptions of the most common diseases that they treat: indigenous healers treat non-chronic conditions instead of chronic diseases. e). Participants’ own perceptions of their roles in the community: it appeared indigenous healers felt they received support from their community as they were consulted mostly for non-chronic conditions; and f). Participants’ recommendations on how people with chronic diseases should be managed: indigenous healers recommend that people should seek medical intervention for treatment of chronic diseases. The study further revealed that indigenous healers in this community are not always the first line of treatment for chronic conditions. Instead, it was found that indigenous healers tend to advice patients with chronic diseases to seek medical intervention rather than traditional healing. The study is concluded by recommending further investigation on chronic diseases, including the possibilities of integrating indigenous healing and Western-oriented health care systems.

Abstract available through American Journal of Epidemiology.

This paper explores chronic health issues as it relates to baby boomers and their use of digital technology. After considering how baby boomers use mobile devices and Internet technologies and what types of information they seek out within these platforms, further examination is done on health related topics such as healthcare, health literacy, and chronic health conditions. In recognition of baby boomers' likely development of one chronic condition or multiple occurring ones (known as comorbidity), three new health technologies are analyzed based on their ability to help individuals manage their chronic conditions. From these three technologies, smart pills, the Health Journal for Pain, and lx Conversations, individual marketing plans are recommended according to how they will benefit baby boomers in regards to better self health management in later adulthood years. / text

published_or_final_version / Statistics / Master / Master of Philosophy