Perception regarding Isigni in the community of Sawa, Waspam, Rio Coco

Abstract

This research describes the perception the Sawa community has about Isigni. It was a qualitative study based with a life history design that was achieve through the application of interviews and focus groups with healers, sukias, community leaders and community elders. The results of the investigation determine that in the community of Sawa the healing practices they inherited from their ancestors are still alive, they have the knowledge to identify the evil and solve the health problem that is cause by the Isigni. Therefore, the study concludes by stating that the healing of this disease consists in the application of medicinal plants, oratories and other types of healing rituals.