Behavioral Control in Belian Traditional Healing Beliefs in Eheng Village West Kutai

Abstract

Traditional Belian medicine is very popular in West Kutai, especially in Eheng Village, this is a hereditary culture that has been carried out by their ancestors. Because this treatment is considered to be able to provide healing and also help people with their health problems. This is based on people's belief in Belian medicine and no changes in health when undergoing medical treatment, so people feel that the illness that arises is not a medical illness but rather an illness that comes from spirits that live side by side with them. This study uses observation methods and in-depth interviews. The sampling technique in this study used a purposive sampling technique with 2 main informants and 5 supporting informants, the results of this study used interactive analysis techniques with the help of the Maxqda application. Thus, behavioral control of Belian medicine beliefs is influenced by relatives, family and also customs who behave in agreement or acceptance of Belian medicine, it is explained that this treatment has started since their ancestors and they have also believed in it from the past until now. So that families tend to prefer this Belian treatment when they feel that medical treatment is not yet able to cure.