Use of traditional and complementary medicine for maternal health and wellbeing by African migrant women in Australia: a mixed method study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traditional medicine serves as a form of primary health care for more than 80% of African populations. Currently, there is no research documenting if and how African migrant communities engage with their traditional health practices and beliefs after they resettle in Western countries. The aim of this study was to examine African migrant women's experiences and perspectives about traditional and complementary medicine use in relation to their maternal health and wellbeing in Australia.

Methods

We conducted a mixed method study between December 2016 and October 2017. Questionnaires were completed by 319 women and 15 in-depth interviews were conducted among African migrant women residing across the Sydney metropolitan area, Australia. Survey data were analysed using

SUBMITTER: Shewamene Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7076811 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature