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The development and application of a scale of acculturation

Authors :
Rissel, Chris
Source :
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. Oct, 1997, Vol. 21 Issue 6, p606, 8 p.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

A scale of acculturation and its development and use are discussed. In a study, 851 Arabic-speaking adults seen by 20 Arabic-speaking general practitioners in Australia showed significant inverse associations between acculturation and preferences for patient, vs family, involvement in medical decision making. Data were from an eight-item scale assessing acculturation.

Subjects

Subjects :
Community health services -- Research
Acculturation -- Measurement
Arabs in foreign countries -- Social aspects
Physician and patient -- Research
Decision-making -- Social aspects
Health

Details

ISSN :
13260200
Volume :
21
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.77085429

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