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African Traditional Medical Health Practices: Beliefs And Concepts In Ihiala L.g.a Of Anambra State
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1.3AIM OF THE STUDYThe aim of
this study is to explore African tradition, with specific interest in
her traditional medical health practices. Consequently to delineate the
social stance of Ihiala L.G.A in the African Traditional Medical Health
Practices.
1.4LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDYThis study has many limitations which include:
The
limitation imposed by lack of finance: In this case the researcher did
not have enough money with which to carryout the study, and so she has
to borrow most of the time.
Limitation imposed by lack of time: This
case the researcher did not have enough time to carry out a research of
this nature. Lack of time therefore restricted the development of this
research work.
Lack of enough materials in the area of study: In this
study, the researcher did not get enough materials with which to carry
out a study of this type. This is because, the topic is a relatively new
one and the literatures on it are very scanty.
Problem of distance: In this case, the researcher had to travel from Benin to Ihiala to see her interviewers.
Unco-operative
attitude of some of the respondents: In this case, some of the people
interviewed did not give the required response to the researcher during
the course of the research work.
1.5SCOPE OF STUDYThis study focused
on the concept and belief of African Traditional Medical Health
practices in Ihiala L.G.A. Ihiala is one of the L.G.A in Anambra South
Senatorial Zone, and it is made up of nine (9) autonomous towns viz:
Uli, Ihiala, Okija, Azia, Mbosi, Isekke, Orsumoghu, Uburuisiuzo and
Lilu.
1.6RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
A qualitative research designs
were adopted in this study using descriptive approach in the analysis.
Literary works, field studies like observation, interview, media report
and oral literature, were used as research tools.
The data collected
from using different research method was analysed and carefully
organised to present a clear detailed intellectual concept of African
traditional medical health practices, its belief in Ihiala L.G.A. The
data provided by this work listed observation and interview as primary
instrument, literary material and internet sources copiously used as
secondary source of data collection. The dictionary is used for
definition and clarification of terms.
1.7CLARIFICATION OF
TERMS.Considering the fact that certain terms and concepts used in this
write may have more than one meaning, the researcher hereby offers the
meanings of such words as they are used here in:
Traditional: This
stand as being part of the beliefs, customs or way of life of a
particular group of people that have not changed for a long time. Older
methods and ideas rather than moderns or different one.
Medical: This is connected with ways of treating illness that do not involve cutting the body.
Health: This is the state of being physically and mentally healthy.
Practice: A way of doing something that is the usual or expected way in a particular organization; habit or a custom.
Belief: Something that you believe, especially as part of your religion.
1.8SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDYThis study is significant for a number of reasons which include:
This study is important because it can influence other researchers in this regard.
Through this study, African traditional medical health practices will be revealed to the entire world and not Africans alone.
Through this study, the belief and concept of African traditional medical health practices in Ihiala L.G.A is also elaborated.
Through
this study also, activities of various African traditional medical
health practitioners will be revealed and direct their patronisers more
to use their discretion.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]Medical health practice is one of religious practice in African Tradition. It is a means of securing the lives of the individuals. Among all communities in Africa, life is regarded as sacred. Each individual’s life is seen as a gift from God to the community and to the family.Ihiala Local Government Area which is located in Anambra State is a community of people who hare and believe in African traditional World view and Institutions.This work is to know African Traditional way of medical ... Continue reading---
