Epilepsy Management in African Society

Ngonidzashe Mutanana (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

180 Seiten

2024 | Unabridged edition
Cambridge Scholars Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-0364-0980-7 (ISBN)

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The majority of Africans have refused to accept the Western definition of epilepsy or causes of epilepsy. To this end, they have chosen the traditional mode in dealing with epilepsy. In this book, the author explores the various indigenous health seeking behaviours of people with epilepsy in Africa, and there are some specific case studies in Zimbabwe, a country located within the southern region of Africa. These cases studies clearly show the perceptions, attitudes and knowledge of Africans towards anti-epilepsy medication, lived experiences of Africans on anti-epilepsy medication, indigenous practices in epilepsy management and perceptions of Africans towards the effectiveness of indigenous health seeking behaviours on epilepsy management. Finally, the researcher proffers a model that he thinks will assist towards the management of epilepsy that encompasses both traditional and western medications. This book also explores the sustainability of epilepsy management within the context of indigenous health practices, the use of complementary or alternative medicines and the Ubuntu philosophy and indigenous practices on epilepsy management in African societies.

Dr Ngonidzashe Mutanana holds a PhD in Development Studies, a Master of Science in Counselling, a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and a Post Grad Diploma in Higher Education. He is currently a Senior Lecturer (Women's University in Africa, Zimbabwe). He has worked with various universities that include Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU), Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT), Africa University (AU), and Midlands State University (MSU), all in Zimbabwe. To date, he has published 44 journal papers and 1 book chapter. His Doctoral research was centered on indigenous practices in sustainable management of epilepsy in Zimbabwe. Dr Mutanana's proficiencies and attributes include teaching/lecturing up to postgraduate level, learner materials development and researching. He has carried out a number of consultancies with organisations such as UNICEF, AFRODAD, Emthonjeni Women's Forum (EWF), Terres des Hommes (TDH), World Vision and SOS Children's Village in Zimbabwe.

Erscheinungsdatum	15.05.2025
Verlagsort	Newcastle upon Tyne
Sprache	englisch
Maße	148 x 212 mm
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Kunstgeschichte / Kunststile
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
ISBN-10	1-0364-0980-5 / 1036409805
ISBN-13	978-1-0364-0980-7 / 9781036409807
Zustand	Neuware