ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the author describes a major research and policy planning effort that developed serendipitously while he was involved in carrying out the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) survey. He discusses the findings with Swaziland Ministry of Health (MOH) officials in light of the World Health Organization recommendation that poorer nations try to find ways for indigenous healers to work cooperatively with modern health sector personnel. The health planning unit of the MOH was especially interested in developing some sort of working relationship with healers. This unit was particularly aware of human resources shortages in the modern health sector, having just concluded an assessment of health personnel. As a result of the survey report, the MOH officially adopted a policy of seeking cooperation with traditional healers. The first workshops in mid-1983 served the intended purpose of establishing a dialogue between healers and MOH personnel.
