The use and safety of herbal medicine within the context of Ghana: A qualitative exploration
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Lydia Aziato, PhD, MPhil, BA (Nurs) (Psych) (Hons), Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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The use of herbal medicine for different health challenges continue to rise. This study explored the factors which enhanced and hinder herbal medicine use as well us practices that unsure the safety of herbal medicine as well as the dynamics of clinical use of herbal medicine in Ghana.
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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Format | Text-based Document |
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Keywords | Herbal Medicine; Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM); Qualitative Research |
Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
Date | 2017 |
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