Abstract :
Background: This study explores the opinion on legislative and regulatory effects on the practice of Naturopathy from the perspectives of Naturopathic Medical Students in Training.
Materials and Methods: A qualitative research approach using a Case Study design was employed. An unstructured questionnaire was sent to 50 Naturopathic Medical Students in Ghana’s first Naturopathic Medical School. A question-by-question analysis was then carried out.
Results: We found unanimous agreement among respondents in support of legislation to regulate Naturopathic Practitioners in Ghana.
Conclusion: We found that regulation, legislation, or standardization affects every profession globally.
Recommendations: We advocate for strict legislation and regulation to streamline Naturopathy in Ghana.
Keyword :
Naturopathy, Naturopathic Medicine, Law, Traditional Medicine, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Ghana