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    Factors that influence Asian communities' access to mental health care

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    Authors
    Wynaden, Dianne
    Chapman, Rose
    Orb, Angelica
    McGowan, Sunita
    Zeeman, Zenith
    Yeak, S.
    Date
    2005
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Wynaden, Dianne and Chapman, Rose and Orb, Angelica and McGowan, Sunita and Zeeman, Zenith and Yeak, Siew. 2005. Factors that influence Asian communities' access to mental health care. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing 14: pp. 88-95.
    Source Title
    International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
    DOI
    10.1111/j.1440-0979.2005.00364.x
    ISSN
    1445-8330
    Faculty
    School of Nursing and Midwifery
    Faculty of Health Sciences
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    Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/31854
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    ABSTRACT:This paper presents the findings of a qualitative study to identify factors that influence Asian communities' access to mental health care and how mental health care is delivered to them. Semistructured interviews were completed with Asian community members/leaders and health-care professionals. Content analysis identified major themes. Participants also completed a demographic data sheet. The research aimed to provide health professionals with an increased understanding of the values and beliefs held by people from Asian communities regarding the cause and treatment of mental illness. Data analysis identified six main themes that influenced Asian communities' access to mental health care and how mental health care is delivered to them. They were: shame and stigma; causes of mental illness; family reputation; hiding up; seeking help; and lack of collaboration. The findings highlighted that people from Asian communities are unwilling to access help from mainstream services because of their beliefs, and that stigma and shame are key factors that influence this reluctance. The findings also highlight that the mental halth needs of refugee women are significant, and that they comprise a vulnerable group within Australian society.

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