Traditional Healing Practices and Modern Healthcare Integration in South Africa
Authors
Nomvula Nkosi, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, David Matsoso, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa ()Files
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Journal
Published in Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025) of Triple A Research Journal of Multidisciplinary.
Triple A Research Journal of Multidisciplinary (ISSN: 2636-5480) is an international journal published in English for scholars, practitioners, and students. The Journal welcomes original research articles, book reviews, commentaries, correspondence, review articles, technical notes, short communications, case study, books, thesis and dissertation relevant to its fields.
About the JournalAbstract
This interdisciplinary study explores the potential for integrating traditional healing practices with modern healthcare services in South Africa. Through interviews with 40 traditional healers and healthcare professionals, the research identifies areas of complementarity and tension. The study recommends collaborative training programs and referral protocols to enhance culturally competent healthcare delivery.
