Jen Pylypa, Carleton University

Research

Read how they describe their research on their Carleton University profile.

Medical anthropology health and well-being of women and children transnational adoption motherhood single parenthood immigrant health self-medication practices global migration of health workers Southeast Asia especially Laos and Thailand immigrants in North America Canada

Latest papers

Elder authority and the situational diagnosis of diarrheal disease as normal infant development in northeast Thailand.
Qualitative health research · 2009 · first author
Local perceptions of dengue fever in northeast Thailand and their implications for adherence to prevention campaigns.
Anthropology & medicine · 2009 · first author

All 2 publications

2 publications.

01

Elder authority and the situational diagnosis of diarrheal disease as normal infant development in northeast Thailand.

Pylypa J

Qualitative health research2009First author

DOI: 10.1177/1049732309338867 PMID: 19556402

02

Local perceptions of dengue fever in northeast Thailand and their implications for adherence to prevention campaigns.

Pylypa J

Anthropology & medicine2009First author

DOI: 10.1080/13648470802426292 PMID: 27269643

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Medical anthropology Dear Professor Pylypa, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Elder authority and the situational diagnosis of diarrheal disease as normal infant development in northeast Thailand." (2009), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]