Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien
Volume 41, 1995, Pages 1713-1716

International students. Culture shock can affect the health of students from abroad. (Article)

Hamboyan H.* , Bryan A.K.
  • a McMaster University Medical Centre, Ont., Hamilton, Canada
  • b McMaster University Medical Centre, Ont., Hamilton, Canada

Abstract

Family physicians and other health care workers who have international students as patients should have a thorough understanding of their circumstances in order to manage their health problems effectively. These students often experience culture shock that could lead to serious psychosocial difficulties and mental health problems.

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Index Keywords

cultural anthropology Canada Interpersonal Relations Students health promotion psychological aspect methodology human relation Article social adaptation Social Adjustment student human Humans Culture mental health

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ISSN: 0008350X
Cited by: 12
Original Language: English