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African Traditional Medical Health Practices: Beliefs And Concepts
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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. E
ND NOTESOmonzejele .F. Peter: Current Ethnical and
other problems in the practice of African Traditional Medicine. Benin:
Department of Philosophy, University of Benin, 2003. Ihiala: Wikipedia,
the free encyclopaedia (Retrieved 4th June, 2013, at 12:58).
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ihiala Hornby .A.S: Oxford Advanced
Learner Dictionary of Current English. (Oxford: University Press, 6th
Edition) pg 1271, 733, 511, 912, 93).
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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---
