Strada Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan (SJIK)
Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): May

Dynamics of Community Behavior Regarding the Use of Traditional Medicine in Treating Chronic Diseases: Ethnographic Study

Soleman Yambormias (Unknown)
Indasah (Unknown)
Ratna Wardani (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 May 2025

Abstract

The people of Merauke believe that traditional treatment for chronic diseases is safer because it is made from natural ingredients and has been used for generations. Determine knowledge, barrier and benefit factors, and the impact of the use of traditional medicine by the people of Merauke for the treatment of chronic diseases. This ethnographic study was conducted in Merauke in January – June 2024 with 5 users and 2 providers of traditional medicine. Data collection uses a holistic approach by combining observation and interview techniques. The data obtained will be analyzed through a reduction stage where significant information is identified systematically.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

sjik

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry Health Professions Public Health

Description

STRADA Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan (SJIK) is a journal developed to disseminate and discuss the scientific literature and other research on the development of health so as to improve health workers knowledge and ultimately population health worldwide. This journal is intended as a medium for ...