Use of Internet for General and Dental Health along Acculturation Features in a Sample of Mexican Americans [PDF]
The objectives of this study were to explore self-reported Internet and electronic platforms used to search for and store medical and dental information among people of Mexican origin.
Aguirre, Odette +3 more
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Does Acculturation and Stigma Affect Hmong Women’s Attitudes Toward and Willingness to Seek Counseling Services? [PDF]
Although the Hmong have resided in the United States since the 1970s, there has been limited research exploring the effect of acculturation and stigma on the Hmong community and their perspective of mental health services.
Maiteng Lor
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Background: The aim of this study was to understand the associations between acculturation and oral health among older Chinese immigrants in the United States.
Shaoqing Ge MPH +2 more
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Background The global refugee crisis has become central to health and policy debates. There is a growing need to investigate how acculturation impacts mental health among asylum seekers and refugees.
Brittney S. Mengistu, Gergana Manolova
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Somatisation in primary care: A comparative study of Australians, Latin Americans, Vietnamese, and Polish living in Australia [PDF]
This study identified differences in somatisation symptoms, psychiatric status, and the relationship between acculturation and somatisation. It also investigated GP’s (general practitioners) ability to detect somatisation in primary healthcare setting. A
Gonzales, Hugo M
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The primary purpose of the study was to identify acculturation group memberships of first-generation Nigerian immigrants in the United States of America, based on socio-demographics data.
Nnenna Ndika
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Borders and Blood Pressure: Understanding the Role of Acculturation in a Hypertension Diagnosis Among Hispanic Americans: 2014 California Health Interview Survey [PDF]
Background: In the U.S. Hispanic population overall, heart disease is the leading cause of death. The prevalence of hypertension among Mexican American immigrants is lower than the general population, yet it is on the rise.
Juon, PhD, MSN, Hee-Soon +2 more
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Highly skilled South African immigrants in New Zealand : a thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Management in Management at Massey University, Albany, New Zealand [PDF]
This exploratory research represents a first step into investigating the acculturation strategies employed by highly skilled South African immigrants to New Zealand.
Porter, Siobhan Alison
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Intercultural New Media Studies: The Next Frontier in intercultural Communication [PDF]
New media (ICT\u27s) are transforming communication across cultures. Despite this revolution in cross cultural contact, communication researchers have largely ignored the impact of new media on intercultural communication.
Buber M +31 more
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Eating Attitudes of Native American and African American Women: Differences by Race and Acculturation [PDF]
Thirty-tour Native American and twenty-eight African American women responded to eating disorders and acculturation measures. African Americans appeared to have greater concern about their body weight and shape than Native Americans. Among all, those who
Osvold, Lise L. +1 more
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