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BMJ Global Health· 2018Q1· Review

Traditional, complementary and alternative medicine use in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

Peter James, Jon Wardle, Amie Steel, Jon Adams

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A systematic review of 42 studies in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) reveals high use of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine (TCAM), with 55.8%-100% of users not disclosing this to healthcare providers due to fear of negative care or provider attitudes.

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Field: Complementary and alternative medicine

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