Ufufunyane

Ufufunyane is a culture-bound syndrome.[1] It is seen in Zulu- and Xhosa-speaking communities in southern Africa. In Kenya, it is referred to as saka.[2] It is an anxiety state attributed to the effects of magical potions (given to them by rejected lovers) or spirit possession. There is characteristic sobbing, repeated neologisms, paralysis, trance-like states, or loss of consciousness in young, unmarried women. They may also experiences nightmares with sexual themes, and rarely episodes of temporary blindness.

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  1. ↑ "Socioculturalism and Health | Brian Altonen, MPH, MS". Brianaltonenmph.com. 2011-03-11. Retrieved 2013-08-17.
  2. ↑ Ufufunyane. doi:10.1093/oi/authority.20110803110455965. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
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