Integrating modern and herbal medicines in controlling malaria: experiences of orthodox healthcare providers in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Ghana, the government has integrated herbal medicine into the formal healthcare system in response to widespread use of traditional remedies. However, empirical evidence supporting the contribution of integrated healthcare to malaria control remains limited. This study employed a phenomenological qualitative research design to explore the experiences of medical doctors and pharmacists from the coastal, forest and savannah regions of Ghana regarding the integration of modern and herbal medicine in the treatment and control of malaria. Donabedian's framework for evaluating the quality of healthcare served as the foundational theoretical framework for this research.

Methods

Data were collected through individual in-depth interviews involving 26 participants and an

SUBMITTER: Ampomah IG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11665210 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature