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Title: Perceptions and experiences of indigenous black South Africans receiving chiropractic treatment at a teaching chiropractic clinic at a University of Technology in Durban
Authors: Magwaza, Gugu 
Keywords: Chiropractic treatment;Black South Africans;Indigenous peoples;Chiropractic clinics
Issue Date: 2024
Abstract: 
The Chiropractic profession mainly focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and
treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. The profession is a young profession mainly
in South Africa as it was only recognized recently in 1971, therefore, perceptions
about this profession are continually evolving as people continue to experience this
profession.
The study aimed to determine the different perceptions of Black indigenous South
African people over the ages of eighteen, both males and females, and to further
check if their perceptions are influenced by their first-time experience with the
Chiropractic student intern at a University Chiropractic teaching clinic in Durban. The
information obtained in the study may further assist in outlining the misconceptions
the public may have about the profession and assist in the areas that need to be
improved.
The qualitative study approach utilized exploratory and descriptive approach to
reveal a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of Chiropractic. Data collection
was carried out using semi-structured interviews of fourteen participants, first time
experience with the Chiropractor and indigenous Black South Africans. All interviews
were voice recorded, transcribed and analyzed, which resulted to three domains with
numerous themes and subthemes. All the above were explored to fulfil the main aim
and objectives of the study.
Majority of the research participants were females and middle aged and were
referrals from individuals that had been to a Chiropractor before. The understanding
of Chiropractic care theme revealed limited awareness and understanding of the
profession, the perception theme revealed a confusion of the profession with other
medical professions like conventional medicine and physiotherapy. The experience
theme revealed meeting expectations and having gained more knowledge and clarity
about the profession, a desire to return for a follow up treatment and recommending
Chiropractic care to others.
Description: 
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the degree of
Master’s degree in technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2024.
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/10321/5374
DOI: https://doi.org/10.51415/10321/5374
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