Pilot study to develop a tool to elicit Khmer beliefs about the causes of illness
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Abstract
Since 1979 thousands of Southeast Asians have sought resettlement in the United States. The cultural framework of these people is evidenced in their health belief system. Semi-structured
interviews were conducted with ten Khmer refugees in order to
elicit their beliefs about the causes of symptoms they have
experienced. It was found chat both natural and supernatural
causes were attributed to their illness. The concept of k'chall,
bad air in the body, vas very important in the health belief systems
of the Khmer respondents.
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Thesis (M.S.)--Boston University
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