Health beliefs of rural Canadians: implications for practice.
Aust J Rural Health
; 12(6): 258-63, 2004 Dec.
Article
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| ID: mdl-15615579
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of the present study was to examine the health beliefs, values and practices of rural residents living in two geographically diverse regions of western Canada.DESIGN:
An ethnographic study with semistructured interviews of 55 persons was conducted with participants ranging in age from 19 to 84 years.RESULTS:
Being healthy was described as having balance in one's life, taking into consideration the relationship between the physical, mental, social, and spiritual aspects of the person. Health-seeking behaviours spanned the gamut of diet, exercise, sleep, home remedies, a belief in a spiritual being, to consulting health professionals. Resources that participants valued included professionals who listened, friends, neighbours, church, music, elders, ambulance service and the internet.CONCLUSIONS:
It is important that professionals view the person beyond the disease and take into account more than the physical manifestations of an illness. A key component is the demonstration of respect for all persons regardless of age. It is essential that health professionals develop websites providing accurate health-care information. Participants noted the need to recruit and retain professionals in rural regions.
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Assunto principal:
População Rural
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Comportamentos Relacionados com a Saúde
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Atitude Frente a Saúde
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article