Drawing on interdisciplinary insights from anthropology, sociology, public health, and ethnomedicine, this study examines diverse cultural contexts—from traditional healing systems and dietary customs …

Exploring the interconnection between health beliefs and cultural health disparities illuminates the complexity of healthcare utilization and health behavior across diverse cultural contexts.

How people understand health and illness, their beliefs about disease causes, and their strategies to maintain health can vary greatly depending on cultural factors such as beliefs, values, and social norms.

2025年8月11日 · This paper explores the relationship between cultural contexts and health behaviours, emphasising the need for a comprehensive understanding of cultural influences and acknowledging …

2025年1月6日 · Culture plays a significant role in shaping how individuals perceive health, illness, and medical care. From viewing illness as a supernatural imbalance to considering it a biological event, …

Using scientific advances from the MIDUS and MIDJA studies, both publicly available, we examine links between culture and health. We first briefly review the accumulated evidence on cultural influences on …

2023年11月20日 · Humanity is distinguished by its cultural diversity, since every culture has its own distinctive viewpoints on wellbeing and health. Cultural beliefs about the body, mind, and spirit shape …

2024年10月10日 · What constitutes illness and health are constructs that vary depending on the cultural context in which they are experienced. By looking at various ethnographic examples from around the …

2025年5月24日 · In this article, we will explore the intricate relationship between culture and health, examining how different cultures define health and illness, the role of cultural norms in shaping health …

2024年6月8日 · From ancient herbal medicine in China to Ayurvedic practices in India, and from Native American healing rituals to Mediterranean dietary habits, each culture has developed unique methods …