Ritual, superstition and science in wound healing: Part 2 -- the role of superstition and ritual in the interpretation of wound aetiology and treatment across cultures.
This article explores the enduring role of superstitious beliefs in the interpretation and treatment of wounds across different cultures despite advancements in medical science. Ethnographic studies from Cameroon, Ghana, Nigeria and Sweden reveal that traditional and superstitious beliefs often coex...
| Publicado en: | Wounds UK Vol. 21; no. 3; pp. 40 - 47 |
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| Formato: | tables/charts Journal Article |
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SB Communications Group, A Schofield Media Company
2025
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