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Creator:: Thomas, Julie E.
Abstract:: Acculturation, defined as the process of adopting the behaviors and beliefs of the dominant host culture, is often associated with dietary change and negative health outcomes, such as increased risk for obesity and diet-related diseases. The large and rising immigrant population in the U.S. necessitates a better understanding of the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: American (“Asian”) or Hispanic/Latino (“Hispanic”). Nativity was used as a proxy measure of acculturation

Creator:: Nikuze, Scholastique
Abstract:: African-born population is one of the fastest growing group in the United States. Very little is known about their socio-demographic characteristics, health behavior practices and long-term health. The purpose of this study was to examine hypertension prevalence, health behavior practices and the impact socio-demographic factors have on these outcomes among...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: population living in the United States is growing and expected to continually rise (American Community

Creator:: Feeney, Sarah L.
Abstract:: Recent demographic studies have revealed a greater diversity in settlement patterns among Mexican immigrant families resulting in rapidly climbing populations of immigrants in new areas of the country, particularly in rural areas, while growth in established destinations has slowed. Host communities play an important role in families' acculturation processes and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Contexts by Sarah L. Feeney A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University

Creator:: Nordell Fort, Katherine
Abstract:: The purpose of this dissertation is twofold; to review existing literature regarding the process of international student transition to the United States and to specifically increase the understanding of the experiences of a defined international student population through an original grounded theory study. Specifically, the study describes experiences of South...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: students have come to the United States to study abroad within the American system of higher education

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