| Literature DB >> 25536940 |
Jacquelene F Moghaddam1, Sandra L Momper, Timothy W Fong.
Abstract
A needs assessment surveying American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIs/ANs) at an AI/AN health center in the Midwestern United States was conducted, with an emphasis on traditional Native healing. Data from this study included qualitative material from interviews of community members (N = 27; age 12-82) and service providers (N = 11; age 26-70). Respondents emphasized the path to wellness includes physical, spiritual and mental health and that traditional healing can restore various imbalances. Furthermore, traditional healing was considered a complement to Western medicine. Third, traditional medicine as a tool in healthcare settings was conceptualized on a continuum.Mesh:
Year: 2014 PMID: 25536940 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-014-9813-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Community Ment Health J ISSN: 0010-3853