Race as a Variable in Cross-cultural Research.

Ward, Louise S.

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ERIC Number: EJ670772

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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Race as a Variable in Cross-cultural Research.

Ward, Louise S.

Nursing Outlook, v51 n3 p120-25 May-Jun 2003

Reviews the meanings of race and ethnicity as they are used in nursing and health-related research and highlights advantages and disadvantages of their use as variables. Suggests methods of improving the quality of data related to race and ethnicity as they are associated with health outcomes. (Contains 30 references.) (JOW)

Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Data Collection, Ethnicity, Health Services, Minority Groups, Nursing Research, Predictor Variables, Racial Factors

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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