Neo Nare
North West University South Africa
Title: Conceptualisation of African primal health care within mental health care
Biography
Biography: Neo Nare
Abstract
It’s believed by western education system that the first contact should be with the nurse in Primary Health Care. However, it’s not the case. Therefore, the researcher attempts to correct this misconception by conceptualizing the correct beginning of health seeking behavior in an indigenous African community, namely African Primal Health Care (APHC). ‘Primal’ was coined during a colloquium by Dr Mbulawa and Seboka team members; however no formal conceptualization took place, only operational definition.
Aim: Formulate APHC within a mental health care context.
Objectives: Explore philosophical grounding of APHC;Describe epistemology of APHC;
Analyse and crystallise the exploration to establish understanding within mental health; and
Conceptualise APHC within mental health care to enhance co-existence.
Method: Narrative synthesis, concept analysis (qualitative design). Lekgotla was used as a method of data collection.
Results: APHC is a health care system that existed in Africa prior to the introduction of western health care system. It’s based on the African belief system and practices. The practices come from the community, for the community and be authenticated by the community. APHC uses a holistic approach and the family & community are involved in the healing process.