Cultural Issues and Coping with Critical Illness of a Female Malay Cancer Survivor in Singapore

Angela Ka Ying Mak; Suwichit (Sean) Chaidaroon

Cultural Issues and Coping with Critical Illness of a Female Malay Cancer Survivor in Singapore

Angela Ka Ying Mak
, Suwichit (Sean) Chaidaroon

Department of Communication Studies

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This case study presents a story of Aminah, a Malay-Muslim Singaporean, who was diagnosed with second-stage breast cancer in June 2009. Based on kampong spirit, a unique cultural belief of the Malay-Muslims in being a cohesive part of the community, Aminah has been supported spiritually through her daunting times. While this cancer survivor demonstrates a positive attitude through a strong sense of self-advocacy (see Brashers, Hass, & Neidig, 1999) unlike the majority of Singaporean patients, this case presents the key challenges Aminah faces including the misunderstanding of the Malay cultural values and people surrounding her. The case also illustrates a lack of awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of the healthcare benefits in her country.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Contemporary Case Studies in Health Communication: Theoretical and Applied Approaches
Editors	Maria Brann
Place of Publication	Dubuque, IA
Publisher	Kendall Hunt
Chapter	7
Pages	85-99
Number of pages	15
Edition	1st
ISBN (Print)	9780757579257, 0757579256
Publication status	Published - 2011

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Cultural Issues and Coping with Critical Illness of a Female Malay Cancer Survivor in Singapore. / Mak, Angela Ka Ying; Chaidaroon, Suwichit (Sean).
Contemporary Case Studies in Health Communication: Theoretical and Applied Approaches. ed. / Maria Brann. 1st. ed. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt, 2011. p. 85-99.

Research output: Chapter in book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

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Cultural Issues and Coping with Critical Illness of a Female Malay Cancer Survivor in Singapore

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