Culture and pain

Villarruel, Antonia M.; Montellano, Bernard Ortiz de

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“…Considerable research has examined pain from a biological perspective; however, studying the influence of culturebeliefs and practices-is a relatively new and growing area. [8][9][10] Culture is defined as "the patterned ways that humans have learned to think about and act in their world; it involves learned, shared styles of thought and behavior which replicate the social structure of their world." 11(p15) Culture is also a significant factor in shaping pain communication, beliefs, and coping behaviors, 12 as well as perceptions of pain.…”

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The lived experiences of chronic pain among immigrant Indian-Canadian women: A phenomenological analysis

Mustafa

Einstein

MacNeill

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Canadian Journal of Pain

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Background: Chronic pain is a growing public health concern affecting 1.5 million people in Canada. In particular, it is a concern among the expanding immigrant population, because immigrant groups report higher pain intensity than non-immigrants. In 2011, the Indian population became the largest visible minority group and continues to be the fastest growing. Though the prevalence of chronic pain among Canadian Indians is unknown, research has found a higher prevalence among Indian women than men in India, Malaysia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, with women reporting more severe pain. An understanding of how pain is experienced by this particular group is therefore important for providing culturally sensitive care. Aims: This study explores the lived experiences of chronic pain among immigrant Indian women in Canada. Methods: Thirteen immigrant Indian women participated in one-on-one interviews exploring daily experiences of chronic pain. Results: Using thematic analysis informed by van Manen's phenomenology of practice, four themes emerged: (1) the body in pain, (2) pain in the context of lived and felt space, (3) pain and relationships, and (4) pain and time. Women revealed that their experiences were shaped by gender roles and expectations enforced through culture. Specifically, a dual gender role was identified after immigration, in which women had to balance traditional household responsibilities of family labor and care alongside employment outside the home, exacerbating pain. Conclusions: This research uncovers the multifaceted nature of chronic pain and identifies factors within the sociocultural context that may place particular groups of women at greater risk of living with pain. RÉSUMÉ Contexte: La douleur chronique est un problème de santé publique croissant qui touche 1,5 million de personnes au Canada. Elle est particulièrement préoccupante au sein de la population immigrante en expansion, car les groupes d'immigrants signalent une intensité de douleur plus élevée que les non-immigrants. En 2011, la population indienne est devenue le plus grand groupe de minorités visibles et continue d'être celui qui connaît la croissance la plus rapide. Bien que la prévalence de la douleur chronique chez les Indo-Canadiens soit inconnue, des études ont montré que la prévalence de cette maladie chez les femmes indiennes était supérieure à celle des hommes en Inde, en Malaisie, à Singapour et au Royaume-Uni, les femmes faisant état de douleurs plus intenses. Une compréhension de la manière dont la douleur est ressentie par ce groupe particulier est donc importante pour fournir des soins adaptés à la culture. Objectifs: Cette étude se penche sur les expériences de douleur chronique vécues par les immigrantes indiennes au Canada. Méthodes: Treize immigrantes indiennes ont participé à des entretiens individuels portant sur leurs expériences de douleur chronique quotidiennes. Résultats: Grâce à une analyse thématique fondée sur la phénoménologie de la pratique de van Manen, quatre thèmes ont émergé : (1) le corps do...

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Section: Culture and Painmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…11(p15) Culture is also a significant factor in shaping pain communication, beliefs, and coping behaviors, 12 as well as perceptions of pain. 10 Therefore, in order to better understand pain experiences among diverse populations, an exploration of culture in shaping these experiences is paramount.…”

Section: Culture and Painmentioning

confidence: 99%

The lived experiences of chronic pain among immigrant Indian-Canadian women: A phenomenological analysis

Mustafa

Einstein

MacNeill

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Canadian Journal of Pain

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Mexican–American cultural meanings, expressions, self‐care and dependent‐care actions associated with experiences of pain

Villarruel

1995

Research in Nursing & Health

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The experience of pain within specific cultural groups has not been well studied. The purpose of this ethnographic study was to discover Mexican-American meanings, expressions, and care associated with pain. Data were obtained from 20 key and 14 general informants and analyzed using thematic and pattern analysis. Themes identified included: pain as encompassing experience of suffering; the obligation to bear pain and to endure it stoically; and the primacy of caring for others. Based on study findings, a beginning description of the cultural context is provided from which pain as experienced by Mexican-Americans can be understood and from which culturally competent nursing care can be designed.

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Pain (and pleasure) in marketing and consumption: An integrative literature review and directions for future research

Kastanakis

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Kampouri

2022

Journal of Business Research

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Mexican–American cultural meanings, expressions, self‐care and dependent‐care actions associated with experiences of pain

Pain (and pleasure) in marketing and consumption: An integrative literature review and directions for future research

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