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Psychogenic Vomiting Among Female Asian Migrants To the United Kingdom

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  • David J. Clarke

    (University of Birmingham, Department of Psychiatry, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, B15 2TH, United Kingdom)

  • Paula H. Salmons

    (Burton Road Hospital, Burton Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3BX, United Kingdom)

  • Tom Harrison

    (Hollymoor Hospital, Tessall Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 5X, United Kingdom)

Abstract

Three female Asian migrants to the United Kingdom presented with vomiting which was not of organic origin. Cultural, dynamic and other factors influenced the adop tion of vomiting as a manifestation of distress. Non-organic vomiting should be evaluated in terms of its symbolism, gains, and communicatory function for the individual.

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  • David J. Clarke & Paula H. Salmons & Tom Harrison, 1988. "Psychogenic Vomiting Among Female Asian Migrants To the United Kingdom," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 34(3), pages 221-229, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:34:y:1988:i:3:p:221-229
    DOI: 10.1177/002076408803400308
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    1. Lin, E.H.B. & Carter, W.B. & Kleinman, A.M., 1985. "An exploration of somatization among Asian refugees and immigrants in primary care," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 75(9), pages 1080-1084.
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