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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
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
Related URLs:	UTAS Profile: Chidarikire, S Google Scholar: Cross, M UTAS Profile: Cross, M UTAS Profile: Skinner, I Google Scholar: Cleary, M UTAS Profile: Cleary, M
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