| Understanding the health beliefs and practices of East african refugees. | |
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PMID: 23026096 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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OBJECTIVES: To explore East African refugees' perceptions, ideas, and beliefs about health and health care, as well as the ways in which health information is shared within their communities. METHODS: This study consisted of 2 focus groups with a total of 15 participants, including East African community leaders and health professionals. RESULTS: East African refugees in the United States have strong cultural, religious, and traditional health practices that shape their health behavior and influence their interactions with Western health care systems. CONCLUSIONS: Health care providers who understand refugees' beliefs about health may achieve more compliance with refugee patients. |
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Jennifer Simmelink; Elizabeth Lightfoot; Amano Dube; Jennifer Blevins; Terry Lum |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: American journal of health behavior Volume: 37 ISSN: 1945-7359 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Health Behav Publication Date: 2013 Mar |
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Created Date: 2012-10-02 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9602338 Medline TA: Am J Health Behav Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 155-61 Citation Subset: IM |
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University of Minnesota School of Social Work, St. Paul, MN, USA. simm0055@umn.edu. |
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