Baylor University, Waco, TX, USA.
Explore (NY). 2013 May-Jun;9(3):150-8. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2013.02.003.
The purpose of this study is to investigate religious features of curanderismo, specifically the role of ostensibly Roman Catholic beliefs and practices in the training and work of curandero/as. The integration of religious beliefs and practices within the rituals of curanderismo and how this potential clash of worldviews negatively and positively impacts clients and practitioners are examined. Interviews were conducted with practicing curandero/as and clients who had sought their services. Factors observed to have potential to facilitate healing include psychological reassurance gained through incorporating familiar religious beliefs and paraphernalia and the therapeutic healing property of features of curanderismo practice, such as herbs used in many remedies. Negative effects may result from feelings of distrust, fear, and embarrassment engendered by seeking care from a curandero/a. Future research targeting the complexities of the relationship between Roman Catholicism and curanderismo might focus specifically on how negotiating this conflict of worldviews may affect health.
这项研究的目的是探讨(curanderismo)的宗教特征，特别是表面上的罗马天主教信仰和实践在(curandero/as)的培训和工作中的作用。研究了(curanderismo)仪式中宗教信仰和实践的融合，以及这种潜在的世界观冲突如何对客户和从业者产生负面影响和积极影响。对从事(curanderismo)的从业者和寻求他们服务的客户进行了访谈。观察到具有潜在治疗作用的因素包括通过融入熟悉的宗教信仰和用具获得的心理安慰，以及(curanderismo)实践的一些特征的治疗性愈合特性，例如许多补救措施中使用的草药。寻求(curandero/a)治疗可能会产生不信任、恐惧和尴尬的感觉，从而产生负面影响。未来针对罗马天主教和(curanderismo)之间关系复杂性的研究可能会专门关注协商这种世界观冲突如何影响健康。
