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




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Abstract
This ethnographic study explored the experiences of eighteenShona speakers living with schizophrenia in Zimbabwe. Datawere collected using semistructured interviews, observationsand field notes. Almost three in four participants reportedhaving a strong religious affiliation and believed mental illnessesare caused by spirits (zvirwere zvemweya) or witchcraft(zvirwere zvevaroyi). Cultural and religious beliefs influencedthe perceived causes of schizophrenia, symptom explanations,and help-seeking behavior. Schizophrenia compounded socialdisadvantage, often leading to family disruption, isolation,homelessness, and wandering. Faith and religious belongingprovided participants access to support and fostered hope,resilience, a sense of self-worth and greater quality of life.
Item Type: | Article |
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Authors/Creators: | Chidarikire, S and Cross, M and Skinner, I and Cleary, M |
Keywords: | culture, faith, ethnography, mental health, quality of life, religion, schizophrenia, spirituality, traditional healing, Zimbabwe |
Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health |
Publisher: | Routledge |
ISSN: | 1934-9637 |
DOI / ID Number: | 10.1080/19349637.2018.1531366 |
Copyright Information: | © 2018 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC |
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