Influence of Chinese cultural health beliefs among Malaysian Chinese in a suburban population: a survey.

• Main Authors: Chew, K S, Tan, T W, Ooi, Y T
• Format: E-Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RZ Other systems of medicine
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/11659/1/5204a2.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/11659/; http://smj.sma.org.sg/
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

INTRODUCTION In a multiethnic nation, it is not uncommon for doctors to encounter patients of different cultural backgrounds. Often, patients' cultural beliefs influence their perception of health and illnesses, and their treatment option. Many Chinese cultural beliefs are influenced by the...