Practices of herbal management of malaria among trading mothers in Shai Osudoku District, Accra

What is it about?

HERBAL MALARIA TREATMENT PRACTICES Malaria remains a major cause of morbidity globally, particularly in developing nations like Ghana. Despite the availability of various conventional drugs that have been effective in treating malaria for many years, a significant number of people in these regions now turn to herbal remedies for treatment. This study aims to investigate the herbal management practices of malaria among 20 trading mothers in the Shai Osudoku District of Accra through face-to-face interviews. The information on herbal Malaria treatment was collected through face-to-face interviews with 20 trading mothers in the Shai Osudoku District of Accra was transcribed word-for-word. The study's primary outcomes were the participants' inclinations toward herbal remedies as a treatment for malaria and the efficacy and application of herbal medicines in managing malaria symptoms. Importantly, the study found that the women's cultural beliefs did not impact their preference for herbal malaria treatment. Inappropriate dosage specification was identified as the primary challenge associated with herbal remedies used to manage malaria. According to the study, the participants' preferences for treating malaria were influenced by several factors. Additionally, they also mentioned traditional approaches to managing malaria, suggesting the existence of herbal malaria practices. The available literature on herbal remedies for treating malaria is insufficient, and many of these remedies lack proper usage specifications. As a result, it is advisable that future studies concentrate on scientific herbal malaria treatments. Additionally, regulatory authorities should ensure that only high-quality herbal drugs are sold for consumption.

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Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash

Why is it important?

According to the study, the participants' preferences for treating malaria were influenced by several factors. Additionally, they also mentioned traditional approaches to managing malaria, suggesting the existence of herbal malaria practices. The available literature on herbal remedies for treating malaria is insufficient, and many of these remedies lack proper usage specifications. As a result, it is advisable that future studies concentrate on scientific herbal malaria treatments. Additionally, regulatory authorities should ensure that only high-quality herbal drugs are sold for consumption.