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The Role of Culture in Health Literacy and Chronic Disease Screening and Management

S. Shaw, Cristina Huebner, J. Armin, Kathryn M. Orzech, James E. Vivian

2009.12.1Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health

DOI: 10.1007/s10903-008-9135-5

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It is argued that cultural beliefs around health and illness contribute to an individual’s ability to understand and act on a health care provider's instructions.

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SHAW, S., et al. The role of culture in health literacy and chronic disease screening and management. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 2009, 11: 460–467.