Use and perception of risk: traditional medicines of Pakistani immigrants in Norway.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pakistani immigrants are the largest non-Western ethnic minority group in Norway. Traditional medicines (TM) are extensively used in Pakistan, and studies show that ethnic minorities also use them to recover from illness after migration to the Western world. This study aims to explore Pakistani immigrants' experiences and perceptions of risk regarding the use of TM to treat illnesses.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted through in-depth interviews (n = 24) with Pakistani immigrants in Norway from February to March 2023. Participants were recruited through purposive and snowball sampling methods. The data was analyzed using Braun & Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis (RTA) using Nvivo.

Results

RTA revealed three main themes and six sub-themes. The mai

SUBMITTER: Khalid S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11380776 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature