Abstract

Presentation of the qualitative ethnographic research addressing health-related practices of Russian-speaking immigrants. The study addressed beliefs and behaviors related to health of the people born in the former Soviet Union.

Authors

Polina Amburg

Author Details

Polina Amburg, PhD, Marjorie Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, New Jersey, USA

Sigma Membership

Alpha

Lead Author Affiliation

Monmouth University, West Long Branch, New Jersey, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Ethnography

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Immigrants, Russian-Speaking, Transnational Connections

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Traditional health-related practices of Russian-speaking immigrants

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Presentation of the qualitative ethnographic research addressing health-related practices of Russian-speaking immigrants. The study addressed beliefs and behaviors related to health of the people born in the former Soviet Union.