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First edition. |
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1 online resource. |
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text file |
| Series |
Research in the sociology of health care ; volume 34
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Research in the sociology of health care ; volume 34.
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| Contents |
Front Cover; Special Social Groups, Social Factors and Disparities in Health and Health Care; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Contributors; Part I: Introduction to Volume; Special Social Groups and Social Factors; Special Social Groups and Other Social Factors as Linked to Health Disparities and Health Care Disparities; Health Inequalities, Health Care Inequalities, and Health Disparities; Major Social Factors and Major Special Groups; Review of Contents of the Volume; References; Part II: Special Groups, Women in the Military, and Women Veterans. |
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Gun under My Pillow: Health Consequences of the Fear of Assault among Military WomenIntroduction; Methods; Sample; Data Collection; Data Analysis; Results; Managing the Risk of Assault; Health Consequences of the Fear of Assault; Discussion; Acknowledgments; References; Barriers to Health Care Access and Utilization: A Study of Native American Women Veterans in Two Montana Reservations; Introduction; Literature Review; Women Veterans and Native American Women Veterans; Native American Women Veterans in Montana; Terminology; Methods; Research Sites; Research Participants. |
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Participant CharacteristicsResults; Contextual Elements; Barriers to Accessing and Utilizing Health Care; Access: Lack of Information on Eligibility and Benefits; Utilization: Distance to VA Services; Access and Utilization: Support from Tribal VA Representatives; Utilization: Women's Health Care; Access and Utilization: Choosing Local Health Services (IHS) over VA Services; Women Veterans' Recommendations; Conclusions and Implications; Acknowledgment; References; Part III: Special Groups Linked to Race and Ethnicity. |
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"Your Blood is Sweet": The Illness Experience of Southeast Asian Refugees with Type 2 DiabetesIntroduction; Asian Americans with Diabetes; Methods; Study Site and Sample Description; Data Collection and Analyses; Results; Refugee Experience and Trauma; "Back in Laos, I was a farmer & over here I haven't do anything": Challenges of Acculturation; "When I went to see doctor I asked doctor when I will die": Illness Experience and Cultural Understanding of Diabetes; Co-Morbidity: Diabetes and Depression; Access and Limitations to Health Care Services; Discussion; Conclusion; Acknowledgment. |
| Summary |
This volume features papers on the theme of issues in health and health care for special groups, social factors and disparities. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Public health -- Social aspects.
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Public health -- Social aspects. |
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Public health. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Kronenfeld, Jennie J.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781786354679 |
| ISBN |
1786354675 (e-book) (electronic book) |
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9781786354679 (electronic book) |
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1786354683 |
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9781786354686 |
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