Transnational therapy networks among Ghanaians in London

Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies

Volumn 34, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 235-251

  Krause, Kristine ^a  

^a NONE

Author keywords

Ghanaians in London; Health; Medical Pluralism; Migration; Transnational Therapy Networks

Indexed keywords

HEALTH STATUS; MIGRATION; MIGRATION DETERMINANT; RELIGION; SETTLEMENT PATTERN;

AFRICA; ENGLAND; EURASIA; EUROPE; GHANA; LONDON [ENGLAND]; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA; UNITED KINGDOM; WEST AFRICA; WESTERN EUROPE;

EID: 38549164173     PISSN: 1369183X     EISSN: 14699451     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13691830701823863     Document Type: Review

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