Knowledge of colorectal cancer screening guidelines and intention to obtain screening among nonadherent Filipino, Hmong, and Korean Americans
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.31097
Abstract: Nonadherence to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among Asian Americans is high but not well understood. This study examined correlates of screening intention among Filipino, Hmong, and Korean Americans who were nonadherent to CRC screening. read more here.
Keywords: korean americans; colorectal cancer; filipino hmong; screening among ... See more keywords
The Role of Religiousness/Spirituality and Social Networks in Predicting Depressive Symptoms among Older Korean Americans
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DOI: 10.1007/s10823-017-9317-5
Abstract: This study (1) examined the effects of religiousness/spirituality and social networks as predictors of depressive symptoms in older Korean Americans and (2) compared the best predictors of depressive symptoms. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with… read more here.
Keywords: depressive symptoms; korean americans; social networks; religiousness spirituality ... See more keywords
Cultural Factors relevant to Korean Americans in Health Research: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1007/s10900-017-0418-4
Abstract: To eliminate health disparities in the United States, identifying cultural contexts salient to the target populations in an intervention study is critical; however, little research has been conducted on the identification of cultural contexts among… read more here.
Keywords: korean americans; cultural contexts; research; review ... See more keywords
A Qualitative Analysis of Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening among Korean Americans
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DOI: 10.1007/s13187-019-01621-3
Abstract: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most-commonly diagnosed cancer among Korean Americans after breast cancer, with incidence rates exceeding that of lung, prostate, and stomach cancers. However, CRC screening rates are lower among Korean Americans… read more here.
Keywords: korean americans; among korean; cancer screening; colorectal cancer ... See more keywords
Motivating people to sustain healthy lifestyles using persuasive technology: A pilot study of Korean Americans with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2018.10.021
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To test the efficacy of a hybrid model of the self-help intervention program (hSHIP), which combines a mobile version of SHIP (mSHIP) and personal coaching, to address unique cultural and motivational factors for optimal… read more here.
Keywords: korean americans; persuasive technology; motivating people; type diabetes ... See more keywords
A Double-edged Sword: Gender and Intersectionality of Korean American Ethnic Return Migration
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DOI: 10.1080/10357823.2020.1790501
Abstract: ABSTRACT This article examines the question of (return) migration among highly-skilled, 1.5- and second-generation Korean Americans and the particular social, material and cultural capital Korean Americans may acquire in Korea. Undoubtedly, Korean Americans have occupied… read more here.
Keywords: korean americans; return migration; korean american; gender ... See more keywords