The use and safety of herbal medicine within the context of Ghana: A qualitative exploration

Other Titles

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Abstract

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.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Lydia Aziato

Author Details

Lydia Aziato, PhD, MPhil, BA (Nurs) (Psych) (Hons), Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana

Sigma Membership

Tau Lambda at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Herbal Medicine, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), Qualitative Research

Recommended Citation

Aziato, Lydia, "The use and safety of herbal medicine within the context of Ghana: A qualitative exploration" (2017). Convention. 289.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/289

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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