Experiences and Beliefs of the Tehit Tribe Community in using Herbal Medicine during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Transcultural Nursing Phenomenological Study

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10.2991/978-94-6463-392-4_8How to use a DOI?

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Herbs; COVID-19; Ethnic Tehit

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant global challenges, including in Indonesia. In rural areas, many Tehit people opt for traditional medicine like red fruit (Pandanus conoideus lam), or other remedies like buah taer (Anisoptera thurifera), buah kelapa hutan (Borassus heneanus), or sarang Semut (Myrmecodiasp), instead of seeking treatment at hospitals. The Tehit tribe holds the belief that consuming herbal plants improves immunity, making it difficult for the COVID-19 virus to invade the body. The goal of this study was to determine the impact of cultural values and herbs-based treatments for COVID-19 among the Tehit tribe. Using Papuan herbal medicinal plants can be a potential way for the community to boost their immunity and protect themselves against the virus, particularly for indigenous Papuan people who live communally and are at a higher risk of infection during the current pandemic. This qualitative research adopted a phenomenological study approach. The primary data collection technique used in-depth interviews. To check the reliability of the data collected, triangulation of data sources was conducted. The study results revealed that the advancement of science and technology affected the technology used in the herbal treatment of COVID-19 by the Tehit Tribe with increased community demand for quality health services. Therefore, it is imperative that both doctors and nurses enhance their skills to ensure that patients are satisfied with the care provided, and that healthcare facilities and infrastructure are well-equipped to address this demand.

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AU  - F. Fitriani
AU  - N. I. Nasruddin
AU  - A. Arisamawati
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/04/22
TI  - Experiences and Beliefs of the Tehit Tribe Community in using Herbal Medicine during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Transcultural Nursing Phenomenological Study
BT  - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference Medical and Health Science Halu Oleo (IMHO 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 73
EP  - 80
SN  - 2468-5739
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-392-4_8
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