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A model of illness treatment decisions in a Tarascan town
American ethnologist • 7 (1) • Published In 1980 • Pages: 106-131
By: Young, James Clay.
Abstract
In this study of medical decision making, the types of treatment include: 1) home remedies; 2) by a traditional curer; 3) by a local paramedical professional; 4) by a doctor in a clinic. Choices are made based on seriousness of the disease, a family's own medical knowledge and faith, cost of treatment, and availability of transportation.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2024
- Region
- Middle America and the Caribbean
- Sub Region
- Central Mexico
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard; 2023
- Field Date
- 1975-1977
- Coverage Date
- 1975-1977
- Coverage Place
- Pichátaro, Tingambato Municipality, Michoacán, Mexico
- Notes
- James C. Young
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 130)
- LCCN
- 74644326
- LCSH
- Tarasco Indians