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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2016 Nov 1.
Published in final edited form as: West J Nurs Res. 2014 Apr 2;37(11):1489–1509. doi: 10.1177/0193945914529025

Table 3. Major Health Topics Discussed Between Cosmetologists and Customers (N = 62).

Health Topics Description
Illness and sickness Cancer Cervical, breast, colon cancer; cancer survivorship and experiences; treatment, such as chemotherapy and surgery; recovery process
Diabetes Hypertension Signs and symptoms; medicines and conservative remedies; family history; how to get diagnosed
Pain/aches Back pain; conservative remedies to control pain/aches such as medicated oil, massage, and teas
Others Arthritis; hepatitis B; depression; thyroid problem; stress; lung problem; tick disorder; medicines good for particular illness; fatigue; surgery experiences; referral and advice related to health problems

Heath management and maintenance Routine health check-up Blood pressure; bone-density; blood sugar
Vitamins and supplements Vitamin D and calcium to maintain bone health; herbal medicines good for regulating blood pressure; supplements and natural remedies good for body; over-the-counter medicines
Diets Diet problem; healthy eating habits; healthy foods
Exercise How to control body weight; types of exercise good for their age
Others Healthy aging; self-care once getting older; stress management; healthy life; aging without gaining weight

Health care systems and services Systems Health insurance status and eligibility; accessibility of hospitals/clinics
Services Availability of health care providers; medical malpractice
Information seeking Where to find quality doctors and services; where to go for medical care, such as stomach and liver problems or colonoscopy

Reproductive health Sex and sexuality Sexual relationships with partners or husbands
Menstruation Heaviness or lightness; menstrual cycles
Perineal hygiene How to keep perineum clean after menses or during pregnancy
Menopause Signs and symptoms