Abstract
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the significant public mental health concerns globally. While Western medical and psychological models dominate in the etiological explanations and treatments of this disorder, alternative interpretations and treatments stemming from health belief model are available in specific cultural contexts such as Ghana. In this exploratory research, a total of 28 participants including 20 PTSD survivors from Accra and Pantang Psychiatric Hospitals and eight culturally informed individuals from Ashaiman, Nima, and Afienya were enrolled for interviews and focus group discussions. The purposive and snowball sampling methods were used. The results showed that participants generally perceived the cause and symptoms of PTSD as spiritual, and most of them had sought herbal and spiritual relief if afflicted with PTSD symptoms. In summary, cultural factors should be considered in the therapeutic management of PTSD by integrating traditional approaches with Western medical and psychological approaches.
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