Why snakebite patients in Myanmar seek traditional healers despite availability of biomedical care at hospitals? Community perspectives on reasons.

• Main Authors: Eliza Schioldann (Author), Mohammad Afzal Mahmood (Author), Mya Myitzu Kyaw (Author), Dale Halliday (Author), Khin Thida Thwin (Author), Nyein Nyein Chit (Author), Robert Cumming (Author), David Bacon (Author), Sam Alfred (Author), Julian White (Author), David Warrell (Author), Chen Au Peh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2018-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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,...