Abstract:
Cultural and spiritual factors served as an important tool in determining the factors that influence the health-seeking behaviour of Xhosa people in Johannesburg, the tool illustrated an important aspect of the tribe while noting the kind of influence they have on everyone.
The purpose of the study was to establish and understand the cultural and spiritual factors influencing the health-seeking behaviours of the Xhosa people in Johannesburg.For this particular purpose a qualitative approach was employed, a case study research design, with an instrumental case - study as a sub-type. The study consisted of ten individuals, both male and female who served as participants in the study process. The data collection technique used in gathering the information was the semi-structured interview.