Indigenous knowledge systems and malaria prevention in Zimbabwe: a market basket analysis
Health-seeking behaviour for malaria in Manicaland Province is influenced by complex interactions between spiritual, traditional, and biomedical systems. Indigenous knowledge plays a significant role in malaria prevention and treatment. Public health programmes should integrate culturally informed strategies that respect local belief systems while promoting effective malaria control interventions.
Authors
- Keshena Naidoo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2698-950X)
- Nicholas Midzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5789-5277)
- Anesu Marume (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8718-6511)
- Byron Chapoterera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6598-3581)
Institutions
- University of Zimbabwe (ZW)
- Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (ZW)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Malaria Journal
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-025-05543-y
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- African studies and sociopolitical issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.20