How modern-day traditional healers diagnose and treat cancer : the case of Malaysia.
Traditional healers are so embedded in the Malay culture that they are often the first and sometimes only source of healthcare even for chronic diseases such as cancer. Our qualitative study was designed to uncover how Malay traditional healers diagnose and treat cancer. Further, we wanted to ascer...
Main Authors: | Sharan, Merriam, Muhamad, Mazanah |
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Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
Language: | English English |
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2011
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Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/17950/1/ID%2017950.pdf |
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