Two approaches, one problem: Cultural constructions of type II diabetes in an indigenous community in Yucatán, Mexico

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• 作者：Sarah M. Frank^a ; ^{sarah.frank@mail.harvard.edu} ; T. Elizabeth Durden^b ; ^{elizabeth.durden@bucknell.edu}
• 关键词：Mexico ; Type II diabetes ; Indigenous peoples ; Culturally constructed disease ; Food environment ; Gender constructs ; Immigration
• 刊名：Social Science & Medicine
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：January 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：172
• 期：Complete
• 页码：64-71
• 全文大小：251 K
• 卷排序：172

文摘

Examines indigenous understanding & management of diabetes in Yucatán, Mexico. Explains the cultural & environmental factors that shape the experience of diabetes. Evaluates the tension between Yucatec Mayan & biomedical health practices. Explores how community members navigate locally available healthcare options. Highlights the complexities of diabetes care in indigenous Mexican communities.