Asthma beliefs among mothers and children from different ethnic origins living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Doctors and patients hold varying beliefs concerning illness and treatment. Patients' and families' explanatory models (EMs) vary according to personality and sociocultural factors. In a multi-ethnic society, it is becoming...

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Main Authors: Bruil J, Öry FG, Bindels PJE, van Aalderen WMC, van Dellen QM, Stronks K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/380