The potential role of cultural and religious healing practices in shaping community vulnerability to highly infectious diseases in western Kenya.
Cultural and religious practices and beliefs have historically played a significant role in the management of disease outbreaks globally. This study explored how such beliefs and healing practices shape the vulnerability of communities to highly infectious diseases in three border counties in wester...
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| Main Authors: | Naomi Wambui Ng'ang'a, Reuben Onkoba Momanyi, Caleb Chemirmir, Hazael Biwott, George Ayodo, Monica Orero, Damaris Ochanda, Sarah Ngere, Winnie Ogola, Titus Murundu, Geoffrey Munene, Zachary Misiani, Michael Ayabei, Richard Dimba Kiaka |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2025-01-01
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| Series: | PLOS Global Public Health |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0003228 |
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