Journal article
Shamanic concepts and treatment of mental illness in Pakistan
Abstract
A study was conducted to learn about shamanic concepts and treatment of mental illness. For this purpose 100 shamans were selected by lottery method and a questionnaire was administered supplemented by interview to determine their educational and training background, concepts about mental illness, and methods of diagnosis and treatment. Causes commonly attributed were Jinn (50%), evil influence (20%), evil eye, magic and witchcraft (10%), and …
Authors
Gadit AA
Journal
Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 33–35
Publication Date
January 1, 1998
ISSN
1022-386X