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 |
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Other Authors: | Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2020
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Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/142806 |
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Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
Language: | English |
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