Non-biomedical health care practices in the State of Morelos, Mexico: analysis of an emergent phenomenon

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An overview is presented on the emergence of non-biomedical health practices in Morelos, Mexico, categorized as alternative medicine, traditional or folk medicine, and faith healing. Significant differences exist between the educational background of practitioners, their development and use of therapist networks, their decisions to engage in a particular practice, and the populations they serve; further research is recommended.

Alternative medicine, Medical policy, Health policy, Folk medicine, Traditional medicine, Spiritual healing, Morelos, Mexico

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What is heterosexual coercion? Interpreting narratives from young people in Mexico City

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Interviews with young people in Mexico City's low-income areas are used to examine the concept of sexual coercion. The author argues that it is not possible to define coercion objectively, as it can include experiences that are not viewed by the "victims" as coercive.

Public affairs, Police Protection, Ethics, Rape, Sexual behavior, Sex, Health aspects, Demographic aspects, Ethical aspects, Mexicans, Sexual behaviour

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Determinants of medical employment in urban Mexico: ascription, achievement and context

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This article examines the staffing of physicians in urban areas of Mexico. The authors maintain unemployment and underemployment of physicians is a significant problem in urban Mexico, especially regarding the unemployment of female physicians.

Physicians, Medical professions, Employment, Unemployment, Women physicians

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