Tuyển tập các báo cáo nghiên cứu về y học được đăng trên tạp chí y học Wertheim cung cấp cho các bạn kiến thức về ngành y đề tài: The role of traditional healers in tooth extractions in Lekie Division, Cameroon. | Agbor et al. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2011 7 15 http content 7 1 15 7k JOURNAL OF ETHNOBIOLOGY 5R And ethnomedicine RESEARCH Open Access The role of traditional healers in tooth extractions in Lekie Division Cameroon Ashu M Agbor1 Sudeshni Naidoo1 and Awono M Mbia2 Abstract Background The extraction of the teeth by traditional healers in Cameroon is an established cultural practice in the central region of the Cameroon. Traditional healers TH use herbs and crude un-sterilized instruments and tools for the tooth extraction procedure. The present study investigates the knowledge and practices of traditional healers regarding tooth extraction and the management of its complications. Methods A cross sectional design utilizing semi-structured questionnaires was used to collect the data from traditional healers and their patients. Results Sixteen traditional healers TH were interviewed. All were male and the majority were between 25-35 years old. The most important reason given for the removal of a tooth was if it has a hole . All reported using herbs to control bleeding and pain after extractions. Only 20 used gloves between patients when extracting a tooth and just over a third gave post-operative instructions. Eighty seven percent managed complications with herbs and reported that they would refer their patients to a dentist whenever there are complications. Only a third was familiar with the basic anatomy of a tooth and more than half reported that tooth extractions are the only treatment for dental problems. One hundred and fifty patients were interviewed with a mean age of 29 years. More than two thirds were in the 21-30 year age group and just over half were male. Sixty six percent reported that they visited the TH because it is cheap were satisfied with the treatment they received while reported said they never had a problem after an extraction. Conclusions Tooth extractions using medicinal plants
