The practice and regulatory effects on naturopathy in Ghana: Qualitative perspectives from naturopathic doctors in training

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Author Details : Raphael Nyarkotey Obu*, Lawrencia Aggrey Bluwey

Volume : 7, Issue : 2, Year : 2022

Article Page : 124-131

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijlsit.2022.021

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Abstract

Background: This study explores the opinion on legislative and regulatory effects on the practice of Naturopathy from the perspectives of Naturopathic Medical Students in Training.
Materials and Methods: A qualitative research approach using a Case Study design was employed. An unstructured questionnaire was sent to 50 Naturopathic Medical Students in Ghana’s first Naturopathic Medical School. A question-by-question analysis was then carried out.
Results: We found unanimous agreement among respondents in support of legislation to regulate Naturopathic Practitioners in Ghana.
Conclusion: We found that regulation, legislation, or standardization affects every profession globally.
Recommendations: We advocate for strict legislation and regulation to streamline Naturopathy in Ghana.

Keywords: Naturopathy, Naturopathic Medicine, Law, Traditional Medicine, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Ghana

How to cite : Obu R N, Bluwey L A, The practice and regulatory effects on naturopathy in Ghana: Qualitative perspectives from naturopathic doctors in training. IP Indian J Libr Sci Inf Technol 2022;7(2):124-131

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