Meaning in the use of unconventional arthritis therapies

被引:10
作者
Arcury, TA
Gesler, WM
Cook, HL
机构
[1] Univ N Carolina, Ctr Urban & Reg Studies, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
[2] Univ N Carolina, Dept Geog, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
[3] Univ N Carolina, Cecil G Sheps Ctr Hlth Serv Res, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
关键词
chronic disease; health beliefs; rural population; unconventional therapies;
D O I
10.4278/0890-1171-14.1.7
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Purpose. To determine the meanings that rural adults have for 11 different unconventional arthritis remedies. Methods, Interviews were conducted with 219 adults from a nonmetropolitan North Carolina county. Open-ended responses to questions surrounding the use of 11 unconventional arthritis therapies were tape recorded and transcribed verbatim. A variable-based approach was used 20 analyze and interpret these qualitative data. Results, Several themes were present for the different unconventional therapies. The nest extensive set of themes was present for religion, which included faith, transformation, communion, Self-help and spiritual healing. The mechanical asl,ect of rubbing used in the application of several therapies (ointments as well as turpentine) was also an important theme. Skepticism about the effectiveness of the unconventional therapies was another pervasive theme. Conclusions. The respondents had a consistent set of meanings about the unconventional therapies that transcended gender and ethnic groups. Understanding the meanings or belief systems of rural adults is essential to the development of culturally appropriate health education and intervention.
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页数:9
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