Cultural effects on cancer prevention behaviors : fatalistic cancer beliefs and risk optimism among Asians in Singapore

Although culture is acknowledged as an important factor that influences health, little is known about cultural differences pertaining to cancer-related beliefs and prevention behaviors. This study examines two culturally influenced beliefs-fatalistic beliefs about cancer prevention, and optimistic b...

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Main Authors: Kim, Hye Kyung, Lwin, May Oo
Other Authors: Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2020
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/142806
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English