Dealing with snakebite in rural Cameroon: A qualitative investigation among victims and traditional healers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Snakebite is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) affecting rural and remote populations globally, who are additionally burdened by poverty and the lack of effective healthcare systems. Delayed healthcare and use of traditional treatments are very frequent. The purpose of our study was to explore perceptions of snakes, impact of snakebite, and knowledge and opinions of different snakebite treatments with the aim of identifying opportunities for improving snakebite management.

Methods

This is a qualitative descriptive study based on semi-structured interviews with 21 snakebite victims and 4 traditional healers in 4 villages of Akonolinga health district, Center Region, Cameroon. Analysis focused on describing participants' perceptions of snakes, the impact of snakebi

SUBMITTER: Chuat M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8313737 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature