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Argues that mystical beliefs and traditional healing practices significantly shape health-seeking behavior for conversion disorder in low- and middle-income countries, often leading to delayed biomedical care. Proposes that integrating traditional and biomedical approaches could enhance treatment outcomes.
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Impact of mystical belief and traditional healing on the health-seeking practice of conversion disorder in middle- and low-income countries.
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