essay

Health and illness perceptions of the Chicana

twice a minority : mexican american women • St. Louis, Missouri • Published In 1980 • Pages: 191-207

By: Garcia Manzanedo, Hector, Garcia Walters, Esperanza, Lorig, Kate R..

Abstract
The discussion in this paper centers around the characteristic features of the women's roles in the family and how these specific roles influence the perceptions, behavior, values, and beliefs of the CHICANA in regard to illness and health, both in Mexico and in the United States (California).
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
Public health and sanitation
Preventive medicine
Shamans and psychotherapists
Medical therapy
Medical personnel
culture
Chicanos
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Social Scientist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 2001
Field Date
1970-1977
Coverage Date
1970s
Coverage Place
California, United States
Notes
Hector Garcia Manzanedo, Esperanza garcia walters, and Kate R. Lorig
Includes bibliographical references (p. 206-207)
LCCN
80011177
LCSH
Mexican Americans