“Community ambassadors” for South Asian elder immigrants: Late-life acculturation and the roles of community health workers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2012.07.018
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United States; South Asia; Elders; Seniors; Immigrants; Acculturation; Community health workers; Health promotion;All these keywords.
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