Hmong women in the U.S. have low rates of breast and cervical cancer screening, and the factors that influence screening in this population are not well-understood. This qualitative study explored family and clan influences on Hmong women’s breast and cervical cancer screening attitudes and behavior. We conducted in-depth interviews with...
In 1959 the British Ornithological journal, The Ibis, published a centenary commemorative volume on the history of ornithology in Britain. Over the previous few decades, the contributors to this volume had helped focus the attention of ornithologists on the methods, priorities, and problems of modem biology, specifically the theory ofevolution...
The purpose of the study was to explore the ethnic identity of
Chinese American adolescents through the investigation of
relationships between ethnic identity and selected demographic,
sociocultural, and psychological characteristics.
Data were obtained from 106 Chinese American youth between the
ages of 14 and 21 through the use of two...
Throughout the course of fashion, much inspiration has been sourced by designers from ethnic cultures. Chinese fashion specifically has been referenced and reinterpreted by Western creatives for many years, either by incorporating elements of traditional garments or presenting them in an inappropriate manner. Such activities have garnered accusations of cultural...