An ethnographic study of schizophrenia in Zimbabwe: The role of culture, faith, and religion

This ethnographic study explored the experiences of eighteen Shona speakers living with schizophrenia in Zimbabwe. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, observations and field notes. Almost three in four participants reported having a strong religious affiliation and believed mental i...

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Authors: Chidarikire, Sherphard (Author) ; Cleary, Michelle (Author) ; Cross, Merylin (Author) ; Skinner, Isabelle (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge [2020]
In: Journal of spirituality in mental health
Year: 2020, Volume: 22, Issue: 2, Pages: 173-194
RelBib Classification:AE Psychology of religion
AG Religious life; material religion
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
ZA Social sciences
ZD Psychology
Further subjects:B Ethnography
B Spirituality
B Religion
B Schizophrenia
B Zimbabwe
B Faith
B Mental Health
B traditional healing
B Culture
B Quality of life
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