UNASSIGNED: Cultural differences have been shown to have an influence on outcome following @entity131 ( @entity131 ). This study examined illness representations and the nature of beliefs about @entity131 in Botswana, a small middle income country in southern Africa. @entity1 included 26 @entity1 who had sustained moderate to severe @entity131 , 18 caregivers (all significant others) and 27 healthcare workers. A mixed-methods approach was utilised. Illness representations were assessed using the revised Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ-R), and beliefs and perceptions about cause of injury were established through semi-structured qualitative interviews. Results indicated that @entity1 considered @entity131 to be chronic in nature and accompanied by serious consequences. @entity1 held positive attitudes about the manageability of symptoms despite having little understanding about @entity131 and its consequences. @entity1 with @entity131 tended to report fewer symptoms than did their caregivers. In addition, although some @entity1 held concrete beliefs about the causes of injury, many @entity1 attributed the injury to supernatural causes. Religious interpretations were also commonly held. Although age appeared to be associated with beliefs, no significant relationships existed between demographic factors and beliefs about the injury. This study highlights the importance of understanding the cultural perspectives of @entity1 and their families in order to provide effective care.

Cultural beliefs about XXXX in Botswana.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['participants', 'patients', 'Participants', 'people', 'People'] @entity131 :: ('MESH:D001930', 'Disease') :: ['TBI', 'traumatic brain injury']
@entity131 :: (MESH:D001930,Disease) :: ['TBI']
