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Actions taken by the practitioner
| Actions | N | % |
| Western Practitioner (N=60) | ||
| Gave me medication | ||
| Talked | 11 | 18.3 |
| Referred me to a psychologist | 6 | 10 |
| Diagnosed me with an illness | 6 | 10 |
| Listened to my concerns | 2 | 3.3 |
| Traditional Practitioner (N=30) | ||
| Used herbs | 20 | 66.7 |
| Used olive oil | 19 | 63.3 |
| He taught me about the situation | 17 | 56.7 |
| Prayed | 16 | 53.3 |
| Gave me a bath | 15 | 50.0 |
| Listened | 15 | 50.0 |
| Laid hands | 6 | 20.0 |
