Epilepsy Management in African Society

The majority of Africans have refused to accept the Western definition of epilepsy or causes of epilepsy. To this end, they have chosen the traditional mode in dealing with epilepsy. In this book, the author explores the various indigenous health seeking behaviours of people with epilepsy in Africa, and there are some specific case studies in Zimbabwe, a country located within the southern region of Africa. These cases studies clearly show the perceptions, attitudes and knowledge of Africans towards anti-epilepsy medication, lived experiences of Africans on anti-epilepsy medication, indigenous practices in epilepsy management and perceptions of Africans towards the effectiveness of indigenous health seeking behaviours on epilepsy management. Finally, the researcher proffers a model that he thinks will assist towards the management of epilepsy that encompasses both traditional and western medications. This book also explores the sustainability of epilepsy management within the context of indigenous health practices, the use of complementary or alternative medicines and the Ubuntu philosophy and indigenous practices on epilepsy management in African societies.