Choudhry U K
School of Nursing, University of Windsor, ON, Canada.
Image J Nurs Sch. 1998;30(3):269-74. doi: 10.1111/j.1547-5069.1998.tb01304.x.
To describe the health promoting practices of immigrant women from India and how cultural knowledge, norms, and values influence their behavior.
Descriptive using a small convenience sample.
Using ethnographic methodology, 20 women between the ages of 40 and 70 years living in Canada, 1995-1996, were interviewed individually using open-ended questions. Community get-togethers were also observed.
The sample of women consistently reported that to remain healthy, a good diet, activity, and weight control were important. In addition, prayers, spiritual activities, and good relationships with families helped.
Health professionals should be aware of the special needs of immigrant women to help them promote healthy lifestyles in their cultural context.
描述印度移民女性的健康促进行为，以及文化知识、规范和价值观如何影响她们的行为。
采用小型便利样本进行描述性研究。
运用人种学方法，于1995 - 1996年对居住在加拿大的20名年龄在40至70岁之间的女性进行了单独访谈，采用开放式问题。同时还观察了社区聚会。
样本中的女性一致表示，为保持健康，良好的饮食、活动和体重控制很重要。此外，祈祷、精神活动以及与家人的良好关系也有帮助。
健康专业人员应了解移民女性的特殊需求，以帮助她们在其文化背景下促进健康的生活方式。
