Jaiyeoba D A
Department of Nursing, Health Sciences, University of Ife, ILE-IFE, Nigeria.
Int J Nurs Stud. 1988;25(3):179-84. doi: 10.1016/0020-7489(88)90044-2.
The problem of utilization of modern/Western and traditional mental health practices among the Yoruba people of Nigeria is the focus of this paper. The Yorubas' beliefs about mental disorders, causes and the value of traditional systems against modern/Western mental health practices are discussed. The paper ends with suggestions for the better use of traditional knowledge and the integration of this knowledge with Western practices--all for the general good of the would-be clients.
尼日利亚约鲁巴人对现代/西方和传统心理健康疗法的运用问题是本文的焦点。文中讨论了约鲁巴人对精神障碍、病因的看法，以及传统体系相对于现代/西方心理健康疗法的价值。本文最后提出了更好地利用传统知识并将其与西方疗法相结合的建议，所有这些都是为了潜在客户的整体利益。
