Journal of Christian nursing : a quarterly publication of Nurses Christian Fellowship
Volume 36, Issue 3, 2019, Pages 190-195
Complementary Medicine & Spirituality: Health-Seeking Behaviors of Indian Immigrants in the United States (Article)
Joseph R. ,
Fernandes S. ,
Derstine S. ,
McSpadden M.
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Rachel Joseph, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor in the Department of Nursing, West Chester University of Pennsylvania. An immigrant herself from India, she served in the Middle-Eastern country, Sultanate of Oman. Sarah H. Derstine, BSN, RN, is a staff nurse in the postoperative unit at Paoli Hospital, Paoli, PA. She completed her BSN from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, where she was part of this research project. Micaela McSpadden, BSN, RN, is an operating room nurse at Campus Eye Group Surgical Center. She completed her BSN from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, where she was part of this research team. Samantha A. Fernandes, MA, completed her MA (Psychology) from West Chester University of PA, where she was part of this research project. An immigrant from India, currently she cares for her newborn baby
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Abstract
Over 3 million India-born immigrants live in the United States, yet their health-seeking behaviors are little understood. Information on health and access to care was collected from 20 adult Indian immigrants living in the United States. Participants preferred complementary and alternative medicine home remedies to address their health needs, although they accessed health services more quickly for their children. They also reported barriers in using insurance and accessing healthcare.
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85067823673&doi=10.1097%2fCNJ.0000000000000546&partnerID=40&md5=87de78c3b0490f534d970c1c3c67c744
DOI: 10.1097/CNJ.0000000000000546
ISSN: 07432550
Original Language: English