Discovery of the Meanings, Expressions, and Practices Related to Malaria Care Among the Maasai

Journal of Transcultural Nursing : Official Journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society
Cecily W Strang, Sandra J Mixer

Abstract

Although malaria is preventable and treatable, morbidity and mortality from this disease continue among the Maasai of Southern Kenya. Prior to this study, the Maasai's generic and professional malaria care/cure practices were largely unknown. The purpose of this study was to discover, describe, and systematically analyze meanings, expressions, and practices that promote culturally congruent malaria care among this population. The qualitative, ethnonursing research method was used to conduct in-depth examination of the Maasai ethnohistory and culture relevant to malaria care and analyze data from 48 interviews conducted in Maasailand. Guided by the "culture care theory," four themes were discovered related to Maasai community, traditional, spiritual, and professional care/cure practices. These significant findings filled a research gap and contribute to nursing knowledge and caring practice. These study findings have implications for culturally congruent malaria care education, practice, research, policy, and partnership with traditional and professional caregivers.

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Oct 8, 2015·Journal of Nursing Scholarship : an Official Publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing·Roxanne M Amerson, Cecily W Strang
Aug 15, 2019·Journal of Transcultural Nursing : Official Journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society·Marilyn R McFarland, Hiba B Wehbe-Alamah

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