An overview of the various Yoruba traditional healthcare providers in Nigeria. This work is specifically on Ile Abegan healthcare services which can be used as a reference for healthcare providers and development in Africa. Also, the lineages role in healthcare delivery was also discussed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Certification ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Table of Contents vi
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study 1
Statement of the Research Problem 3
Objectives of the Study 4
Research Question 5
Justification of the Study 5
Scope of the Study 6
Sources and Methodology 7
Review of Related Literature 7
Definition of Concepts 19
Structure of the Study 20
Endnotes 23
CHAPTER TWO: ORIGIN AND PHASES OF HEALTH CARE DEVELOPMENT IN OGBOMOSO
Introduction 26
History of Ogbomoso 26
The Growth of Ogbomoso 33
The Political Structure of Ogbomoso 34
The Contributions of Ogbomoso to Yoruba race 36
viiThe History of Traditional Healthcare and its Activities in Ogbomoso 37
Pre- Colonial Health Practices in Ogbomoso 40
Colonial Impacts on Ogbomoso Healthcare services 43
The Post-colonial Health services in Ogbomoso 46
Conclusion 48Endnotes 50
CHAPTER THREE: ESTABLISHMENT, GROWTH AND OPERATIONS OF‘ILE-ABEGAN’ IN OGBOMOSO
Introduction 53
Establishment of ‘Ile-Abegan’ 53
Growth of ‘Ile-Abegan’ 57
The Structure and Management of ‘Ile-Abegan’ 58
‘Ile-Abegan’ and Traditional Healthcare Services 63
Conclusion 65Endnotes 67
CHAPTER FOUR: SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF ‘ILE-ABEGAN’TRADITIONAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Introduction 69Social Impact of ‘Ile-Abegan’ Traditional Healthcare Services 70
Economic impact of ‘Ile-Abegan’ Traditional Healthcare Services 72
Challenges Facing ‘Ile-Abegan’ in provision of Healthcare Services 75Conclusion 78
Endnotes 80
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
Summary 82
