The theoretical formulation constructed from data
to explain the impact of modern health practices on
the Ouraman region of Iranian Kurdistan is entitled
Promoting Survival. This concept integrates all of the
other concepts and main categories, and explains
the perspectives of the Ouraman people about the
benefits or advantages of modern health practices in
comparison to their traditional health system. The
changes to society brought about by modern health
services have the potential to reduce and even
eradicate many traditional and epidemic diseases
and illness. The interesting point is that while
the participants in this study (especially the less educated
people*mostly elders) welcomed the creation
of new health houses and health services, and
the possibility of improving their own and families’
health, they also saw the advantages of traditional
health care that has endured and prospered for
hundreds of years.