We are not Completely Westernised : Dual Medical Systems and Pathways to Heath Care among Chinese Migrant Women in England  

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Green, Gill ; Bradby, Hannah ; Chan, Anita ; Lee, Maggie

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Social Science & Medicine (www.elsevier.com/locate/sosscimed) vol. 62 no. 6 (Mar. 2006), page 1498-1509.
Topik: chinese emigrant; chinese migrants; medical treatment; medical pluralism; health beliefs; england; UK

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Perpustakaan Pusat (Semanggi) Nomor Panggil: SS53.2 Non-tandon: 1 (dapat dipinjam: 0) Tandon: tidak ada

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This examination of how chinese migrant women resident in england engage with western and chinese healthcare systems when seeking treatment considers whether medical pluralism can enhance the cultural approriateness of health care, The paper identifies the extent to which women's pathways to healthcare can be seen as chinese aor as a reflection of the western culture in which they live. It is based on an analysis of in depth interviews with 42 women of chinese origin living in the south east of england. Their use of western and chinese medicine is related to explanatory models underpinning health beliefs, treatment barriers encountered and resources drawn upon when seeking treatment. Variation is described, with some women using only western medicine and others returning to their place of origin for indigenous chinese medical treatment. Most however, draw upon both medical systems. Women who are more connected with majority english culture are more successdul in thei consultations with western health service practitioners but do not necessarily discontinue using chinese medicine. We find that resource to two different systems helps to overcome barriers when acessing health care. The health policy implications of the findings would suggest that a system that acknowledges and embraces medical pluralism would assist the development of culturally appropriate health care provision.

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