Dhat syndrome: medical, psychological and sociocultural aspects
Éditeur :
Springer Verlag, Singapore
ISBN :
9789819988723
Date de publication :
15 mars 2025
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Singapour
Dhat Syndrome is known as a culture-bound syndrome in South Asia. Due to strong cultural beliefs and associated myths, patients with Dhat Syndrome often reach out to traditional healers before getting the proper psychiatric consultation, further consolidating their myths and poor attitude toward treatment.