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Factors Associated with Professional Mental Help-Seeking Among U.S. Immigrants: A Systematic Review.
- Source :
- Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health; Oct2023, Vol. 25 Issue 5, p1118-1136, 19p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Structural and cultural barriers have led to limited access to and use of mental health services among immigrants in the United States (U.S.). This study provided a systematic review of factors associated with help-seeking attitudes, intentions, and behaviors among immigrants who are living in the U.S. This systematic review was performed using Medline, CINAHL, APA PsycInfo, Global Health, and Web of Science. Qualitative and quantitative studies examining mental help-seeking among immigrants in the U.S. were included. 954 records were identified through a search of databases. After removing duplicates and screening by title and abstract, a total of 104 articles were eligible for full-text review and a total of 19 studies were included. Immigrants are more reluctant to seek help from professional mental health services due to barriers such as stigma, cultural beliefs, lack of English language proficiency, and lack of trust in health care providers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- IMMIGRANTS
CINAHL database
PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems
ATTITUDES toward mental illness
CULTURE
SYSTEMATIC reviews
COMMUNICATION barriers
HELP-seeking behavior
SOCIAL stigma
HEALTH behavior
HEALTH attitudes
MEDLINE
INTENTION
PATIENT-professional relations
MENTAL health services
TRUST
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15571912
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 172019602
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-023-01475-4