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International students. Culture shock can affect the health of students from abroad.

Year: 1995

Type: article

Abstract: Family physicians and other health care workers who have international students as patients should have a thorough understanding of their circumstances in order to manage their health problems effectively. These students often experience culture shock that could lead to serious psychosocial difficulties and mental health problems.

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: H Hamboyan, A K Bryan

Institution: McMaster University Medical Centre

Language: English

Topic: International Student and Expatriate Challenges

Subfield: Communication

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W133036268

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Cites: 6

Cited by: 32

Related to: 10