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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
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- Abstract:
- Background: Asian Americans have a relatively low incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in the United States, according to the World Health Organization (2017); however, Asian Americans, including Thai immigrants tend to be diagnosed with cancers due to migration factor, change of diet pattern, and low rates for CRC screening uptakes arising from a lack of health insurance; limited knowledge about health care system; and strong cultural taboo against Western treatments (Torre et al., 2016). It is likely that Thai immigrants who have not been screened, as a group, may be at a high-risk for developing cancers, such as CRC. This supposition remains unconfirmed since, no research study regarding CRC screening has been conducted on this population. Purpose: This study was conducted to explore the lived experience of Thai immigrants living in South Florida who have not been screened for CRC. Philosophical Underpinning: The philosophical framework for this qualitative, transcendental phenomenological study is based on Moustakas’ (1994) perspective and therefore falls under post-positivism paradigm. Methods: This study used purposive and snowball sampling to engage participants interviewed from among Thai immigrants who had not been screened for CRC. Data collection was collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews using open-ended questions. Data analysis was guided by Moustakas’ (1994) transcendental phenomenology which modified the Stevick-Colaizzi-Keen Method (Moutakas, 1994). Results: Four themes: Knowing, Perceiving Health, Costs, and Balancing were identified from twelve Thai immigrants who had not been screened for CRC. Conclusion: “I am ok on my health” was expressed by Thai immigrants living in South Florida who had not been screened for CRC. The themes of unknowing, costs, and being able to balance my health were key reasons that lead to participants avoiding being screened for CRC.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2018.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 166-187).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Parnduangjai Thaidumrongdet. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RA448.5.T48 T74 2018_ThaidumrongdetParnduangjai ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RA448.5.T48 T74 2018 ( lcc )
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