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December 2019 in “PLoS ONE” This study validated the Black Identity, Hair Product Use, and Breast Cancer Scale (BHBS) as a tool to measure social and cultural factors related to hair product use and perceived breast cancer risk in Black women.
This review reported that alopecia prevalence and psychosocial impacts vary significantly among migrant and ethnic minority communities due to diverse genetic, environmental, and cultural factors, highlighting needs for culturally competent care and stigma reduction to address disparities and improve access.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Migration and Health” This study observed that PCOS patients from migration or minority backgrounds often face lower quality of life, higher depression rates, and reduced self-esteem, suggesting that socioeconomic and sociocultural factors may play significant roles.
April 2021 in “International journal of health services research and policy” This study found that nursing students in western Turkey have a moderate acceptance level of aesthetic surgery, influenced by demographic and socio-cultural factors.
In this study, 31.2% of medical students experienced premature greying of hair, with higher prevalence among females, impacting socio-cultural aspects but not self-esteem.