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Maintaining an outward image: a Korean immigrant's life with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension.

Qualitative health research - 1 Jun 2012

Pistulka Gina M, Winch Peter J, Park Hyunjeong, Han Hae-Ra, Kim Miyong T

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension (HTN) disproportionately affect minority populations in the United States, including Korean American immigrants (KAI). We conducted qualitative interviews with middle-aged KAI in Maryland living with DM and HTN to examine the illness experience to inform future intervention strategies. Study results show that participants utilized strategies to maintain respect and...

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PMID: 22378835
DOI: 10.1177/1049732312438778

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