Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) disproportionately affects minority groups in the US, particularly Asian Americans, with numerous factors contributing to this disparity. Of the 2.4 million people living with chronic HBV in ...Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) disproportionately affects minority groups in the US, particularly Asian Americans, with numerous factors contributing to this disparity. Of the 2.4 million people living with chronic HBV in the US, 60% are Asian American. Many are unaware of their status and lack access to proper clinical care, with less than ten percent receiving necessary antiviral treatment. Barriers to screening and care include lack of disease awareness, language and cultural barriers, and financial constraints. Additionally, healthcare providers and systems in the US often overlook the importance of CHB, leading to inadequate care. In response, the Center for Viral Hepatitis (CVH) has implemented a community-based outreach program over the past sixteen years, employing a multifaceted approach involving all sectors of society and various organizations to combat health disparities in CHB. This grassroots campaign has proven highly effective, leveraging CVH’s leadership in spearheading numerous collaborative activities with community members, healthcare professionals, and policymakers. We have summarized the key points of CVH's efforts and their significance in combating CHB-related health disparities. The CHB Screening and Awareness Campaign, tailored to the Asian American community, serves as a successful model for increasing CHB screening, linkage-to-care, and addressing socio-cultural barriers and health literacy. Insights from these outreach programs have guided the development of culturally relevant resources and education initiatives. These findings suggest that such community-driven approaches are essential for addressing health disparities. The strategies and outcomes of CVH’s efforts can inform future health initiatives for other minority communities in the US and globally.展开更多
Traditional anthropogenic impacts such as hunting,using as war-elephant,trading of ivory,paying tribute to the imperial court and so on,were once thought to be directly responsible for the rapid decline of Asian eleph...Traditional anthropogenic impacts such as hunting,using as war-elephant,trading of ivory,paying tribute to the imperial court and so on,were once thought to be directly responsible for the rapid decline of Asian elephants in China.But in Yunnan Province,China,a unique human factor such as the traditional elephant culture of local ethnic minorities,is an important factor in the conservation of Asian elephants.In these areas,we investigated by means of village interviews,field surveys and data collection,the results show that the elephant culture of ethnic minorities has a great impact on people’s thoughts and behaviors,these traditional culture and belief(that mean taking elephant as the God,holding elephant as a belief,worshipping elephant and praise it)urges people to actively protect elephants and avoid more human-elephant conflicts.To enhance the public awareness of Asian elephant conservation,the Chinese Government or international environmental organizations should give higher attention and support to these elephant cultures.展开更多
Today s English is evidently turningiuto the International English language,which implies that it has incorporated lan-guage and culture elements of various eth-nic groups and has become a language forintercultural co...Today s English is evidently turningiuto the International English language,which implies that it has incorporated lan-guage and culture elements of various eth-nic groups and has become a language forintercultural communication.ThroughEnglish,people of various cultures come toknow other natious hotter.It is a notablefact that there arc million times as展开更多
The Joint Exhibition of Asian Civilizations is an exhibition activity during the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations, which includes the Art Exhibition and the Cultural Relics Exhibition Series. From May 13 ...The Joint Exhibition of Asian Civilizations is an exhibition activity during the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations, which includes the Art Exhibition and the Cultural Relics Exhibition Series. From May 13 to August 11,2019, the Cultural Relics Exhibition,"the Splendor of Asia 一 an Exhibition of Asian Civilizations", is opened at National Museum of China. Those exhibited are 45 1 cultural relics from 47 Asian countries and another 2 countries with ancient civilizations, i.e., Greece and Egypt. Among them were 1 09 Chinese relics, including Bronze Statue of Yi, Changxin Palace Lamp and other national treasures.展开更多
In the study of contemporary environmental ethics,some new trends of thought in East Asian cultural perspectives have emerged,which are of great value for further coordinating the relationship between human and nature...In the study of contemporary environmental ethics,some new trends of thought in East Asian cultural perspectives have emerged,which are of great value for further coordinating the relationship between human and nature.Although the Western non-anthropocentrism environmental ethics has played a positive role in environmental protection,it also has various shortcomings in theory and practice.It needs to supplement and improve with the new environmental ethics of East Asian culture.These environmental ethics thoughts based on the traditional view draw on the perspectives of Western phenomenology and cognitive philosophy,and propose new ideas with East Asian cultural characteristics from the aspects of practice subject,realization way,and value judgment criteria,which help to reveal deep connection between ethics and native culture,and makes environmental ethics play a more effective role in protecting the ecological environment and promoting the development of human society.展开更多
This paper describes the learning statuses of Asian students, and connects their individual learning status with their cultures, attitudes, histories, family relations, etc.. It also focuses on a wide range of aspects...This paper describes the learning statuses of Asian students, and connects their individual learning status with their cultures, attitudes, histories, family relations, etc.. It also focuses on a wide range of aspects as academic performances, learning attitudes, cultures, race relations, schoolings, learning strategies, obstacles, etc., thus traces the causes of their learning cultures and learning obstacles, and also discusses some possible solutions to the obstacles.展开更多
Many Asian international students face adjustment challenges as they live and study in the United States(US).While it is largely unrecognized in the West,collectivist spirituality is an essential part of Asian culture...Many Asian international students face adjustment challenges as they live and study in the United States(US).While it is largely unrecognized in the West,collectivist spirituality is an essential part of Asian cultures and functions as a potent source of resilience.This article,therefore,explores spirituality and describes how it functions as a coping mechanism for Asian international during their cross-cultural adjustment.Additionally,implications are made for university-based counselors,educators,and administrators to better support this student population.展开更多
South Asians have an exceptionally high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes mellitus.It is very challenging for healthcare providers to successfully manage diabetes and control glucose levels at target due to the uniq...South Asians have an exceptionally high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes mellitus.It is very challenging for healthcare providers to successfully manage diabetes and control glucose levels at target due to the unique lifestyle of the South Asian population.Culturally tailored diabetes self-management education and support(DSMES)can be more effective in guiding South Asian patients with Type 2 diabetes.Unique considerations to address lifestyle modification for South Asians include a diet that typically consists of a high carbohydrate to lipids/proteins ratio,preference for high glucose index fruits,regular intake of traditional sweets or desserts,late afternoon tea break followed by late dinner,lack of vigorous exercise(yoga or walking being the preferred activity),lack of DSMES knowledge and skills,and poor access to culturally appropriate resources for diabetes care.We present a 38-year-old male diagnosed with diabetes four years ago who showed poor glucose control before our intervention.Our interventions included education on the importance of blood glucose monitoring,exercise,and diet.Based on our experience with this case,we propose the following recommendations for a tailored approach to DSMES for South Asian patients with Type 2 diabetes:make appropriate dietary changes(decrease total daily caloric intake,decrease the percentage of carbohydrates,add low glucose index fruits and vegetables,avoid late afternoon tea breaks,eat dinner before 8 PM);incorporate appropriate daily physical activity;and monitor blood glucose daily for prompt feedback.展开更多
文摘Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) disproportionately affects minority groups in the US, particularly Asian Americans, with numerous factors contributing to this disparity. Of the 2.4 million people living with chronic HBV in the US, 60% are Asian American. Many are unaware of their status and lack access to proper clinical care, with less than ten percent receiving necessary antiviral treatment. Barriers to screening and care include lack of disease awareness, language and cultural barriers, and financial constraints. Additionally, healthcare providers and systems in the US often overlook the importance of CHB, leading to inadequate care. In response, the Center for Viral Hepatitis (CVH) has implemented a community-based outreach program over the past sixteen years, employing a multifaceted approach involving all sectors of society and various organizations to combat health disparities in CHB. This grassroots campaign has proven highly effective, leveraging CVH’s leadership in spearheading numerous collaborative activities with community members, healthcare professionals, and policymakers. We have summarized the key points of CVH's efforts and their significance in combating CHB-related health disparities. The CHB Screening and Awareness Campaign, tailored to the Asian American community, serves as a successful model for increasing CHB screening, linkage-to-care, and addressing socio-cultural barriers and health literacy. Insights from these outreach programs have guided the development of culturally relevant resources and education initiatives. These findings suggest that such community-driven approaches are essential for addressing health disparities. The strategies and outcomes of CVH’s efforts can inform future health initiatives for other minority communities in the US and globally.
基金funded by The National Natural Science Foundation of China“Influence mechanism and regulation of Land use/cover change(LUCC)on Chinese Asian elephant habitat”(No.41971239)“2016 Nangunhe Asian Elephant Save the Conservation Project”(Research Phase Ⅱ)(NGH-YD-20180301).
文摘Traditional anthropogenic impacts such as hunting,using as war-elephant,trading of ivory,paying tribute to the imperial court and so on,were once thought to be directly responsible for the rapid decline of Asian elephants in China.But in Yunnan Province,China,a unique human factor such as the traditional elephant culture of local ethnic minorities,is an important factor in the conservation of Asian elephants.In these areas,we investigated by means of village interviews,field surveys and data collection,the results show that the elephant culture of ethnic minorities has a great impact on people’s thoughts and behaviors,these traditional culture and belief(that mean taking elephant as the God,holding elephant as a belief,worshipping elephant and praise it)urges people to actively protect elephants and avoid more human-elephant conflicts.To enhance the public awareness of Asian elephant conservation,the Chinese Government or international environmental organizations should give higher attention and support to these elephant cultures.
文摘Today s English is evidently turningiuto the International English language,which implies that it has incorporated lan-guage and culture elements of various eth-nic groups and has become a language forintercultural communication.ThroughEnglish,people of various cultures come toknow other natious hotter.It is a notablefact that there arc million times as
文摘The Joint Exhibition of Asian Civilizations is an exhibition activity during the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations, which includes the Art Exhibition and the Cultural Relics Exhibition Series. From May 13 to August 11,2019, the Cultural Relics Exhibition,"the Splendor of Asia 一 an Exhibition of Asian Civilizations", is opened at National Museum of China. Those exhibited are 45 1 cultural relics from 47 Asian countries and another 2 countries with ancient civilizations, i.e., Greece and Egypt. Among them were 1 09 Chinese relics, including Bronze Statue of Yi, Changxin Palace Lamp and other national treasures.
文摘In the study of contemporary environmental ethics,some new trends of thought in East Asian cultural perspectives have emerged,which are of great value for further coordinating the relationship between human and nature.Although the Western non-anthropocentrism environmental ethics has played a positive role in environmental protection,it also has various shortcomings in theory and practice.It needs to supplement and improve with the new environmental ethics of East Asian culture.These environmental ethics thoughts based on the traditional view draw on the perspectives of Western phenomenology and cognitive philosophy,and propose new ideas with East Asian cultural characteristics from the aspects of practice subject,realization way,and value judgment criteria,which help to reveal deep connection between ethics and native culture,and makes environmental ethics play a more effective role in protecting the ecological environment and promoting the development of human society.
文摘This paper describes the learning statuses of Asian students, and connects their individual learning status with their cultures, attitudes, histories, family relations, etc.. It also focuses on a wide range of aspects as academic performances, learning attitudes, cultures, race relations, schoolings, learning strategies, obstacles, etc., thus traces the causes of their learning cultures and learning obstacles, and also discusses some possible solutions to the obstacles.
文摘Many Asian international students face adjustment challenges as they live and study in the United States(US).While it is largely unrecognized in the West,collectivist spirituality is an essential part of Asian cultures and functions as a potent source of resilience.This article,therefore,explores spirituality and describes how it functions as a coping mechanism for Asian international during their cross-cultural adjustment.Additionally,implications are made for university-based counselors,educators,and administrators to better support this student population.
文摘South Asians have an exceptionally high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes mellitus.It is very challenging for healthcare providers to successfully manage diabetes and control glucose levels at target due to the unique lifestyle of the South Asian population.Culturally tailored diabetes self-management education and support(DSMES)can be more effective in guiding South Asian patients with Type 2 diabetes.Unique considerations to address lifestyle modification for South Asians include a diet that typically consists of a high carbohydrate to lipids/proteins ratio,preference for high glucose index fruits,regular intake of traditional sweets or desserts,late afternoon tea break followed by late dinner,lack of vigorous exercise(yoga or walking being the preferred activity),lack of DSMES knowledge and skills,and poor access to culturally appropriate resources for diabetes care.We present a 38-year-old male diagnosed with diabetes four years ago who showed poor glucose control before our intervention.Our interventions included education on the importance of blood glucose monitoring,exercise,and diet.Based on our experience with this case,we propose the following recommendations for a tailored approach to DSMES for South Asian patients with Type 2 diabetes:make appropriate dietary changes(decrease total daily caloric intake,decrease the percentage of carbohydrates,add low glucose index fruits and vegetables,avoid late afternoon tea breaks,eat dinner before 8 PM);incorporate appropriate daily physical activity;and monitor blood glucose daily for prompt feedback.
