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dc.contributor.authorWynaden, Dianne
dc.contributor.authorChapman, Rose
dc.contributor.authorOrb, Angelica
dc.contributor.authorMcGowan, Sunita
dc.contributor.authorZeeman, Zenith
dc.contributor.authorYeak, S.
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T13:27:49Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T13:27:49Z
dc.date.created2009-03-05T00:56:01Z
dc.date.issued2005
dc.identifier.citationWynaden, 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.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/31854
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/j.1440-0979.2005.00364.x
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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.

dc.publisherBlackwell Publishing Asia Pty Ltd
dc.subjectvalues and beliefs -
dc.subjecttraditional beliefs
dc.subjectcultural competence and sensitivity
dc.subjectKEY WORDS: - Asian communities
dc.subject- stigma and shame
dc.titleFactors that influence Asian communities' access to mental health care
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.volume14
dcterms.source.startPage88
dcterms.source.endPage95
dcterms.source.issn1445-8330
dcterms.source.titleInternational Journal of Mental Health Nursing
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Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd

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curtin.facultySchool of Nursing and Midwifery
curtin.facultyFaculty of Health Sciences


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