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The widespread use of traditional health practitioners and complementary/alternative medicines for managing movement disorders in Africa negatively impacts patient care and is driven by modifiable factors such as inadequate healthcare services and misconceptions. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To explore the prevalence and influence of traditional health practitioners and complementary/alternative medicines in managing movement disorders in Africa.

March 18, 2026Movement Disorders0 citations

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Seeking Traditional Health Practitioners and Use of Complementary/Alternative Medicines in the Management of Movement Disorders in Africa: A Multicenter Continental Study

ASAli ShalashAin Shams University TRTamer RoushdyAin Shams University SSSamia Ben SassiNational Institute of Neurology Mongi-Ben Hamida

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To explore the prevalence and influence of traditional health practitioners and complementary/alternative medicines in managing movement disorders in Africa.
Multicenter study across various African countries
Assessment of traditional health practitioner usage
Evaluation of complementary and alternative medicine impact
Widespread use of traditional health practitioners in treating movement disorders
Negative impact on patient care reported
Use linked to inadequate health care services and misconceptions

Abstract

Seeking THPs and using CAM are widespread practices in African countries and have a negative impact on patients' care. Their use is related to inadequate health-care services, misconceptions, and other factors, which are modifiable and mandate immediate and comprehensive actions. © 2026 International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

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