Table 3 Interviews with folk practitioners (n = 4)
Pseudonym | Age group | Location | Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Rashidi | 50–60 | City center | Uvulectomy Circumcision (males only) Herbal treatments for several illnesses, including asthma, peptic ulcer and cough that persists after uvulectomy |
2 | Khasim | 40–50 | Densely populated unplanned Area | Uvulectomy Herbal treatment for several illnesses |
3 | Omari | 30–40 | Densely populated unplanned Area | Uvulectomy Herbal treatment for several illnesses, including epigastric pain |
4 | Abasi | 25–35 | Semi-urban area (District 4) | Uvulectomy Herbal treatment for several illnesses |