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BEYOND METHADONE: THE ROLE OF FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN SUSTAINING RECOVERY FROM DRUG ADDICTION IN TANZANIA
No full textThis study examined the influence of family social support on the recovery process of patients attending the MAT Clinic at Sekou-Toure Regional Referral Hospital in Mwanza. A qualitative cross-sectional design was employed, engaging 14 participants comprising 8 MAT clients, 6 family members, and 10 healthcare providers. Purposive sampling was used to select clients and health workers directly involved in treatment, while convenience sampling identified family members willing to participate. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed thematically to explore perceptions, experiences, and practices related to family involvement in recovery. Findings revealed three key dimensions of family support: entrepreneurial motivation, family counselling, and trust. Families that involved patients in income-generating activities reduced idleness, built confidence, and fostered self-reliance. Counselling improved communication, empathy, and conflict resolution, while trust encouraged openness, adherence to treatment, and reduced stigma. Together, these forms of support created a stable and accountable environment that minimized relapse risks. The study concludes that family social support is central to sustaining recovery in MAT programs, complementing pharmacological treatment. Integrating structured family-led interventions, including entrepreneurial activities and counselling, is recommended to enhance long-term treatment outcomes
Impact of Belief in Destiny Mythology on Healing Process Among the Christian families of South-West Region of Nigeria
No full textThe study investigated the impact of belief in destiny mythology on healing process among the Christian families of South-West Region of Nigeria. Three local governments were involved, Osogbo, Ife Central and Ede North. The study was guided by the following research question; What is the impact of belief in destiny mythology on healing process among the Christian families of South-West Region, Nigeria? The study was founded on Emile Durkheim theory and the Functionalism. This theory sees religion as a consistent institution of every society and purely natural. The study applied the descriptive survey and phenomenology designs and a mixed method approach, using proportionate stratified, probability and non-probability sampling techniques. The sample size included the 400 Christians and 23 health care-givers, 10 spiritual healers, 8 traditional healers, 1 Doctor, 1 Psychologist, 1 Counsellor and 2 theologians. Mugenda & Mugenda (2003) and Krejcie & Morgan (1970) sample size determination formulas were employed. Instruments for data collection were questionnaires, interview guide and observation guide as a complementary tool. The triangulation data collections method and the sequential explanatory data analysis method were used respectively. Results showed that, though majority believed that only God changes the destiny of a person, the other different opinion suggests and confirmed one of the beliefs that “those with mystical powers like the Ifa priests, the witches or individuals can be beneficial if courted because they are not regarded as total evil-doers. Pearsons Correlation was used to verify the relationship and the results indicated a statistically significant strong correlation (r = 0.648 with p = 0.000 which is less than 0.05). The study found that there was strong positive correlations coefficient between holistic health and belief in destiny mythology. Therefore, the study recommends that (1) there is a need to censor what social media feeds the people, for instance, movies that propagate excessive visit to the herbalists as the solution to every problem are a negative influence and dangerous. (2) Christians involvement in movie-making is recommended, (3) also, the provision of basic amenities by the government is suggested. (4) Lastly, this study recommends a study guide on traditional healing practices in each denomination beginning from the “Small Christian Communities†in each Parish.
Keywords: Traditional mystical power, holistic health, holistic process, destiny mythology wholeness, Christian families, illness, sickness or disease, and health care-givers
