Abstract
The Old Order Amish population is growing, yet little is known about their cardiovascular health care practices. This ethnographic study explored their cardiovascular knowledge, beliefs, and health care practices. This study showed that the Amish have distinct beliefs and practices which affect their cardiovascular health, and that culturally appropriate education is needed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 289-297 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Holistic nursing practice |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Amish
- beliefs
- cardiovascular
- knowledge
- practices
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Complementary and alternative medicine
- Advanced and Specialized Nursing