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Amburg, Polina. Traditional health-related practices of Russian-speaking immigrants residing in the United States. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-0n7e-5x76

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TitleTraditional health-related practices of Russian-speaking immigrants residing in the United States
NameAmburg, Polina (author); Lindgren, Teri G (chair); D'Alonzo, Karen T (internal member); Chase, Sabrina M (internal member); Ivanov, Luba L (outside member); Rutgers University; Graduate School - Newark
Date Created2019
Other Date2019-01 (degree)
SubjectNursing, Immigrants -- United States, Russians -- United States, Medical care
Extent1 online resource (239 pages : illustrations)
DescriptionThe population of Russian-speaking immigrants is growing in the United States. Like many other immigrants, Russian-speakers (born in the former USSR) present with a number of health concerns. Many of the health conditions pertinent to this population are highly manageable and/or preventable. Empirical literature indicates low engagement in health-promotion, health maintenance, and screening behaviors in this group of immigrants. There is also an indication of a gap in research addressing culturally-based beliefs and behaviors of Russian-speakers in the US.
To address a gap in empirical literature, a qualitative ethnographic study was conducted on the East coast of the United States. Twenty participants ages 36 to 83 years were interviewed along with participant observation at community events and analysis of documents (visual and print media).

Data analysis revealed perceptions of health and illness to be influenced by perception of healthcare, and these findings subsequently guide health-related practices of Russian-speaking immigrants. The study also identified transnational socio-cultural connections to influence beliefs and practices of the immigrants who came to the United States after the USSR dissolution.
Further research is recommended to examine the factor of transnational socio-cultural connections in greater details, and to explore diverse groups of Russian-speaking immigrants residing in various areas of the US.
NotePh.D.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Noteby Polina Amburg
Genretheses, ETD doctoral
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-0n7e-5x76
Languageeng
CollectionGraduate School - Newark Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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