Peer Reviewed: Social and Cultural Factors Influencing Health in Southern West Virginia: A Qualitative Study
Year: 2006
Type: article
Abstract: Introduction
Social, cultural, and economic environments are associated with high rates of disease incidence and mortality in poor Appalachian regions of the United States. Although many historical studies suggest that aspects of Appalachian culture (e.g., fatalism, patriarchy) include values and beliefs that may put Appalachians at risk for poor health, other cultural aspects may be protective (e.g., strong social ties). Few recent studies have explored regional cultural issues qualitatively. The purpose of this study was to examine social and cultural factors that may be associated with health and illness in an Appalachian region.
Source: Preventing Chronic Disease
Authors: Cathy A. Coyne, Cristina Demian-Popescu, Dana Friend
Language: English
Subfield: General Social Sciences
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2355282869