Why snakebite patients in Myanmar seek traditional healers despite availability of biomedical care a...
Why snakebite patients in Myanmar seek traditional healers despite availability of biomedical care at hospitals? Community perspectives on reasons
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United States: Public Library of Science
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English
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Snakebite is a major public health problem in many developing countries. Farmers are particularly exposed to snakes, and due to their rural location often experience delays in accessing formal healthcare. The reasons to use traditional healers may include difficulties in accessing formal healthcare, certain beliefs about snakes and snake venom, tra...
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Why snakebite patients in Myanmar seek traditional healers despite availability of biomedical care at hospitals? Community perspectives on reasons
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_2014493598
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_2014493598
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1935-2735,1935-2727
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1935-2735
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10.1371/journal.pntd.0006299
