An Exploration of Hmong Women's Perspectives on Cancer
An Exploration of Hmong Women's Perspectives on Cancer
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DOI：
10.1016/s1976-1317(08)60032-8
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发表时间：
2008-06-01
影响因子：
2.2
通讯作者：
Peterman, Beth R.
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作者：
Baisch, Mary Jo;Vang, Pang C.;Peterman, Beth R.
目的以焦点小组为研究方法，探讨苗族女性对癌症的看法。方法通过两次焦点小组访谈，采用主题内容分析的方法对叙事数据进行分析。结果焦点小组讨论的主题包括“宿命论和‘黑白’思维”、“重视谣言而不是科学信息”、“对传统医学的强烈坚持”、“男性领导控制医疗保健决策”、“尴尬地讨论女性身体”和“在应对癌症方面的首选策略”。结论许多美国苗族人认为传统和西方的医疗保健做法都是有效的，但是，当卫生专业人员不解决语言、沟通和对健康的信念方面的差异时，提供者和客户之间的信任可能会受到侵蚀。这项研究的结果提供了新的洞察文化适应的重要性，以改善苗族社区的早期癌症检测。[亚洲护理研究2008年第2期(2)：82-91]
Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of Hmong women on cancer, using focus groups as the research method.Methods Two focus group interviews were conducted and the narrative data were analyzed using thematic content analysis.Results Themes that emerged from the focus group discussions included "fatalistic and 'black and white' thinking", "valuing rumors rather than scientific information", "strong adherence to traditional medicine", "male leaders controlling health care decisions", "embarrassment discussing women's bodies", and "preferred strategies in addressing cancer".Conclusion Many Hmong people in the United States believe that both traditional and Western health care practices are effective, but when health professionals do not address differences in language, communication, and beliefs about health, trust between the provider and client may erode. The findings of this study provide new insight into the importance of cultural accommodation to improve early cancer detection in the Hmong community. [Asian Nursing Research 2008;2(2):82-91]