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Cultural Considerations for End-of-Life Discussions: A Literature Review

This literature review explores cultural considerations related to end-of-life care discussions.

May 2, 2019 · Article

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Overcoming Barriers to Care for Hepatitis B Virus Among SE Asians in King County: Literature Review

This literature review explores the burden of Hepatitis B Virus in Southeast Asian countries and immigrants in the United States, and explores the existing barriers to testing and treatment, as well as intervention and testing recommendations for providers.

February 7, 2019 · Article

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Cultural Implications of Brain Death – A Literature Review

This literature review explores cultural considerations related to end-of-life care discussions.

September 19, 2017 · Article

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Somali Refugee Mental Health Cultural Profile – Literature Update

In 2016, the Epidemiology and Research Literature Summary section of EthnoMed’s Somali Refugee Mental Health Cultural Profile was updated with new information based on a review of research articles published 2004-2015. These updates are presented here.

July 21, 2016 · Article

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Physical and Psychological Sequelae in Refugees Who Have Survived Torture: Literature Review

A review of the literature about ramifications of physical and psychological torture in adult refugees or asylum seekers.

January 1, 2014 · Article

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Responding to a Request: Gender-Exclusive Swims in a Somali Community

The article describes a creative intervention to improve physical activity among Somali immigrants in Seattle, Washington.

January 1, 2010 · PDF

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Somali Bantu Literature Review

A literature review that provides information on Somali Bantu history and culture.

May 1, 2008 · Article

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Delayed Bottle Weaning and Iron Deficiency in Southeast Asian Toddlers

This study was undertaken to determine if culturally influenced feeding practices are associated with iron deficiency in infants and toddlers from low-income families, including Southeast Asian families.

July 1, 1997 · Article

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Cross-Cultural Medicine and Diverse Health Beliefs – Ethiopians Abroad

Article reprinted with permission from Western Journal of Medicine. By Richard M. Hodes, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. West J Med, January 1997.

January 1, 1997 · Article, PDF

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Screening for Depression Among Newly Arrived Vietnamese Refugees in Primary Care Settings

Article reprinted with permission from Western Journal of Medicine. By Dedra Buchwald, MD et al. West J Med, October 1995; 163:341-345.

October 2, 1995 · Article, PDF

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Understanding Cultural Difference in Caring for Dying Patients

This article suggests a way to assess cultural variation in end-of-life care, arguing that culture is only meaningful when interpreted in the context of a patient’s unique history, family constellation, and socioeconomic status.

September 5, 1995 · PDF

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Mental Health and Illness in Vietnamese Refugees

Article reprinted with permission from Western Journal of Medicine by Steven J. Gold, PhD, Whittier, CA. West J Med, Sept. 1992; 157:290-294.

September 6, 1992 · Article

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Medical Disclosure and Refugees – Telling Bad News to Ethiopian Patients

Article reprinted with permission from Western Journal of Medicine. By Yewoubdar Beyene, PhD, San Francisco, CA. West J Med, September 1992; 157:328-332.

September 1, 1992 · PDF

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Ethical Dilemmas in a Cross Cultural Context – A Chinese Example

Article reprinted with permission from Western Journal of Medicine. By Jessica H. Muller, PhD and Brian Desmond, MD, September 1992.

September 1, 1992 · PDF

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The Effect of Values and Culture on Life-Support Decisions

Withdrawing life support is always difficult. When patients and health professionals are from different ethnic backgrounds, value systems that form the basis for such decisions may conflict.

September 1, 1992 · PDF

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Working with Refugee Survivors of Torture

Article reprinted with permission from Western Journal of Medicine. By Barbara Chester, PhD and Neal Holton, MPH. West J Med, September 1992; 157:301-304.

September 1, 1992 · Article, PDF

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