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International Journal of Disability, Development and Education Volume 53, 2006 - Issue 4: Indigenous and Complementary and Alternative Healing Practices
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Perspectives and Practices of Xhosa‐speaking African Traditional Healers when Managing Psychosis

Kanyiswa G. Mzimkulu Stellenbosch University, South AfricaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Leickness C. Simbayi Human Research Council, South Africa
Pages 417-431 | Published online: 28 Nov 2006

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