Western and african conceptualizations of health
- 1 November 1996
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Psychology & Health
- Vol. 12 (1) , 1-10
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08870449608406915
Abstract
Views of health amongst southern African peoples are reviewed. Apparent in the review is the contrast between Western compartmentalized thinking about health issues and the more holistic approach that characterizes traditional Africa. The slow convergence of thinking between these views that is evolving is outlined. An approach which emphasises similarities rather than differences is advocated for future thinking about the integration of African and Western health care systems.Keywords
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