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000002144 0247_ $$2DOI$$a10.6083/M4ST7N33
000002144 037__ $$aETD
000002144 245__ $$aExperience of health information seeking of middle-aged Chinese immigrants
000002144 260__ $$bOregon Health and Science University
000002144 269__ $$a2006
000002144 336__ $$aDissertation
000002144 502__ $$bPh.D.
000002144 520__ $$aThis qualitative study examined how middle-aged Chinese immigrants seek and use health information, and the factors that influence these behaviors. Data were collected through focus groups and interviews with 24 Chinese-speaking participants. Findings showed that health information seeking was strongly shaped by interactions with healthcare providers, as well as language and cultural barriers, limited knowledge, mistrust of Western systems, and feelings of marginalization. Participants often relied on symptom-based information and informal strategies. The study highlights the need for culturally and linguistically appropriate communication and greater trust-building by healthcare providers.
000002144 540__ $$fCC BY
000002144 542__ $$fIn copyright - single owner
000002144 650__ $$aMiddle Aged$$022303
000002144 650__ $$aEmigration and Immigration$$018357
000002144 650__ $$aInformation Services$$020806
000002144 650__ $$aPatient Education as Topic$$023668
000002144 650__ $$aPhysician-Patient Relations$$024113
000002144 650__ $$aHealth Personnel$$019889
000002144 650__ $$aFocus Groups$$029719
000002144 650__ $$aInformation Seeking Behavior$$038912
000002144 650__ $$aHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice$$021234
000002144 650__ $$aAsian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander$$013976
000002144 6531_ $$aconsumer participation
000002144 691__ $$aSchool of Nursing$$041370
000002144 7001_ $$aChen, Chih-Ju$$uOregon Health and Science University$$041354
000002144 7201_ $$aKendall, Judith$$uOregon Health and Science University$$041354$$7Personal$$eChair
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000002144 980__ $$aTheses and Dissertations