Perspectives and practices of Xhosa-speaking African traditional healers when managing psychosis
Human Science Research Council SA July 1, 2026 Human Sciences Research Council
The aim of this study was to investigate perspectives and practices of Xhosa-speaking African traditional healers, known as "amagqirha", in managing psychosis. Four traditional healers, three male and one female, were chosen to take part in the study through their association with psychosis patients undergoing treatment at a South African psychiatric hospital in Cape Town. In-depth interviews...