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Ali, Sandra, Nyirenda, Tony and MacLachlan, Malcolm (1998) The influence of traditional beliefs and practices on contemporary chamba (marijuana) use in Malawi. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 8. ISSN 1433-0237
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Abstract
Excessive use of chamba (marijuana) abuse has been identified as a mental health problem in Malawi. However, chamba can be used in a variety of different social contexts. In particular, chamba use has had an important role in the traditional life of many communities. We investigated the possibility that traditional and modem practices have interacted to worsen the problem of chamba misuse in Malawi. Using a Focus Group methodology, 54 in-patients at Zomba Mental Hospital, who reported using chamba discussed their beliefs about .chamba use in both modem and traditional settings. Implications for the causes and management of chamba misuse in Malawi are discussed.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Marijuana abuse; traditional beliefs; psychiatric patients; Malawi; |
| Academic Unit: | Assisting Living & Learning,ALL institute Faculty of Science and Engineering > Psychology |
| Item ID: | 19456 |
| Depositing User: | Malcolm MacLachlan |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Feb 2025 12:07 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Psychology in Africa |
| Publisher: | National Inquiry Services Centre (NISC) |
| Refereed: | Yes |
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| URI: | https://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/id/eprint/19456 |
| Use Licence: | This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here |
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