International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health
Perceptions and practices of tribal traditional healers of Barwani district in Madhya Pradesh: a mixed-method study
Background: Tribal traditional healers are integral to tribal cultures and strongly influence community health behaviors and decisions. Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in tribal areas requires collaboration with these healers. Recognizing this, the WHO recommends strengthening traditional healing systems through capacity building and standardization of practices. This study aimed to describe ritualistic and non-ritualistic healing practices of tribal healers in selected states, determine the knowledge and …