Cavender A P
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City 37614.
Cent Afr J Med. 1991 Nov;37(11):362-9.
This paper examines research conducted in Zimbabwe over the past three decades on the patterns of use of traditional medicine in Zimbabwe. While much is known about patterns of choice between traditional vs. orthodox medicine, little is known about when and under what circumstances Zimbabweans use other medical therapies. A more inclusive model of health seeking behaviour that entails a more encompassing definition of traditional medicine and a broader spectrum of health care alternatives is advocated.
本文考察了过去三十年在津巴布韦开展的关于该国传统医学使用模式的研究。虽然人们对传统医学与正统医学之间的选择模式了解很多，但对于津巴布韦人何时以及在何种情况下使用其他医学疗法却知之甚少。本文倡导一种更具包容性的寻求健康行为模式，该模式需要对传统医学进行更全面的定义，并涵盖更广泛的医疗保健选择。
