Social Science & Medicine
Volume 126, In Progress (February 2015)
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/02779536/126

Latent and manifest empiricism in Q’eqchi’ Maya healing: A case study of HIV/AIDS
Original Research Article
Pages 9-16
James B. Waldram, Andrew R. Hatala
Abstract
Highlights
:: Develops a framework for understanding the empirical nature of Indigenous healing.
:: Argues for compatibility of traditional medicine and biomedicine.
:: Presents ethnographic case study of treatment of HIV/AIDS by Q’eqchi’ Maya healers.
:: Argues the need for communication between traditional medicine and biomedicine.

Inequalities in social capital and health between people with and without disabilities
Original Research Article
Pages 26-35
Johanna Mithen, Zoe Aitken, Anne Ziersch, Anne M. Kavanagh
Abstract
Highlights
:: Australian adults with disabilities have less access to social capital.
:: Australian adults with disabilities have poorer self-rated health.
:: Lower levels of social capital explain little of the health inequalities.
:: People with psychological and intellectual impairments fare worst.