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Managing Suffering: Open Mole and Trauma Among Liberian Women

Managing Suffering: Open Mole and Trauma Among Liberian Women. Research Parameters. Participant observation methodology with MDM mobile health team’s psych unit Audited 39 clinical interviews with adult men and women complaining of Open Mole Research conducted in Bong County, 12/06 & 2/07.

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Managing Suffering: Open Mole and Trauma Among Liberian Women

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  1. Managing Suffering: Open Mole and Trauma Among Liberian Women

  2. Research Parameters • Participant observation methodology with MDM mobile health team’s psych unit • Audited 39 clinical interviews with adult men and women complaining of Open Mole • Research conducted in Bong County, 12/06 & 2/07

  3. What is open mole?

  4. A soft spot in the center of the head, sunken fontanel Severe headache Neck pain Back pain Tiredness Weakness Sleeping problems Decline in appetite Bad dreams, nightmares Worriness Forgetfulness Loss of interest in usual activities Eyes swinging, swimming Fast heartbeat Headache General body pain Heat throughout the body Trembling Hearing voices and sounds Crying Self-isolation Confusion Wanting life to end Fear of death Common Symptoms of Open Mole

  5. Case Studies

  6. Open Mole and Trauma • Treatment options • Prayer • Traditional medicine • Social support, counseling • Psychiatric medications • Over-the-counter medications (Diazepam, etc) • Madness (running into the bush) • Life solutions

  7. Sharon Abramowitz, PhD Candidate Dept. of Anthropology, Harvard University saabramowitz@yahoo.com US: 617-599-0191 Liberia: +231 (06) 613-810

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