The use of Traditional Medicine by Ghanaians in Canada
Open Access
- 16 June 2008
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Vol. 8 (1) , 30
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-8-30
Abstract
Research into health and health-care seeking behaviour amongst immigrant populations suggests that culturally-based behaviours change over time towards those prevalent in the host culture. Such acculturation of immigrant groups occurs as part of the interaction of immigrants with mainstream culture. This study examined the acculturation of Ghanaian immigrants in Greater Toronto Area (Canada) focusing particularly on attitudes towards and usage of Ghanaian traditional medicine (TRM).Keywords
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