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Herrera, Xochitl; Lobo-Guerrero, Miguel – Grassroots Development, 1988
Describes a participatory research project among the Sikuani Indians of Colombia that uncovered solutions to a failing government-imposed health program. Discusses promoting community involvement in and control of its own health care, integrating traditional and modern medical practices, and adapting national health dictums to local circumstances.…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Community Control, Community Development