Objective:This study is to address the health beliefs and health behavior of Chinese immigrants residing in the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia(BC)Province in Canada.This article discussed Chinese immigrant...Objective:This study is to address the health beliefs and health behavior of Chinese immigrants residing in the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia(BC)Province in Canada.This article discussed Chinese immigrants’traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)use,health beliefs,and health behaviors.Methods:Information used in this study is based on data collected in the Chinese-speaking community in the Greater Vancouver area of BC in 2020–2022.Quantitative and qualitative methods were applied to this study.The first stage recruited 314 participants for the quantitative study to cross-validate an instrument tool,followed by the 2nd stage of 20 stratified random sampling out of the 314 participants for TCM-related in-depth qualitative interviews.This study focuses on the second stage of TCM qualitative interviews.Results:Results indicated that TCM health beliefs have cultural and spiritual meanings tied to the Chinese-speaking participants.There are barriers for the Chinese-speaking population to access the existing healthcare services due to their TCM health beliefs and other health needs,for example,family doctors,integrated medicine for better health outcomes,and mental health services especially during the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic.Conclusion:Integrating TCM health beliefs and behaviors of Chinese-speaking immigrants into existing Canadian mainstream health services are strongly recommended.展开更多
Human psychology and behavior have not only biological constraints,but also social constraints,which include cultural factors. The concept of "Positive Acceptance and Striving"is aunity of psychological acce...Human psychology and behavior have not only biological constraints,but also social constraints,which include cultural factors. The concept of "Positive Acceptance and Striving"is aunity of psychological acceptance and striving in the field of psychology research. It emphasizes on enhancing the self at the spiritual level rather than pursuit of the ultimate results,and it is one of the characteristics of the mental health. The traditional Chinese culture is the soul of"Positive Acceptance and Striving". From the traditional culture such as Confucianism,Taoism and Buddhism and the Chinese folk culture,this article review s the origin of"Positive Acceptance and Striving"in the traditional Chinese culture and explores the relation between cultural factors and psychological factors. It has practical significance in carrying forward the heritage of the traditional Chinese culture and developing a harmonious socity.展开更多
The Hui Medicine in China, as an important part of traditional Chinese medicine, has a long history. It originated from the unique medical knowledge and practices of the Hui ethnic group and impacted the health of peo...The Hui Medicine in China, as an important part of traditional Chinese medicine, has a long history. It originated from the unique medical knowledge and practices of the Hui ethnic group and impacted the health of people of all ethnic groups in the whole nation. Over time, it has continuously absorbed and integrated the essence of various medical systems. In ancient times, Hui doctors made important contributions with their superb medical skills. They passed on their medical wisdom from generation to generation. In modern times, with the development of science and technology, Hui Medicine has also been constantly evolving and innovating, combining modern medical concepts and technologies. It has played an active role in protecting people’s health and promoting medical progress in China. Although facing challenges, it still strives to inherit and develop, showing strong vitality.展开更多
基金This research project entitled “Cross-cultural Validation Methods for Generic PROMS”(PCM-010) was funded for 2020–2022 by the BC Support Unit Methods Cluster under Michael Smith Health Research BC
文摘Objective:This study is to address the health beliefs and health behavior of Chinese immigrants residing in the Greater Vancouver area of British Columbia(BC)Province in Canada.This article discussed Chinese immigrants’traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)use,health beliefs,and health behaviors.Methods:Information used in this study is based on data collected in the Chinese-speaking community in the Greater Vancouver area of BC in 2020–2022.Quantitative and qualitative methods were applied to this study.The first stage recruited 314 participants for the quantitative study to cross-validate an instrument tool,followed by the 2nd stage of 20 stratified random sampling out of the 314 participants for TCM-related in-depth qualitative interviews.This study focuses on the second stage of TCM qualitative interviews.Results:Results indicated that TCM health beliefs have cultural and spiritual meanings tied to the Chinese-speaking participants.There are barriers for the Chinese-speaking population to access the existing healthcare services due to their TCM health beliefs and other health needs,for example,family doctors,integrated medicine for better health outcomes,and mental health services especially during the coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)pandemic.Conclusion:Integrating TCM health beliefs and behaviors of Chinese-speaking immigrants into existing Canadian mainstream health services are strongly recommended.
基金the initial result of the Social Science Fund Project of Hunan Province in 2011-The study of ESP Students Assistant Mechanism Based on Positive Psychology(11B15)
文摘Human psychology and behavior have not only biological constraints,but also social constraints,which include cultural factors. The concept of "Positive Acceptance and Striving"is aunity of psychological acceptance and striving in the field of psychology research. It emphasizes on enhancing the self at the spiritual level rather than pursuit of the ultimate results,and it is one of the characteristics of the mental health. The traditional Chinese culture is the soul of"Positive Acceptance and Striving". From the traditional culture such as Confucianism,Taoism and Buddhism and the Chinese folk culture,this article review s the origin of"Positive Acceptance and Striving"in the traditional Chinese culture and explores the relation between cultural factors and psychological factors. It has practical significance in carrying forward the heritage of the traditional Chinese culture and developing a harmonious socity.
文摘The Hui Medicine in China, as an important part of traditional Chinese medicine, has a long history. It originated from the unique medical knowledge and practices of the Hui ethnic group and impacted the health of people of all ethnic groups in the whole nation. Over time, it has continuously absorbed and integrated the essence of various medical systems. In ancient times, Hui doctors made important contributions with their superb medical skills. They passed on their medical wisdom from generation to generation. In modern times, with the development of science and technology, Hui Medicine has also been constantly evolving and innovating, combining modern medical concepts and technologies. It has played an active role in protecting people’s health and promoting medical progress in China. Although facing challenges, it still strives to inherit and develop, showing strong vitality.
