Exploring the barriers to mental health help-seeking among African Migrants in Australia: A qualitative study
Findings reinforce the critical need for culturally competent mental health services tailored to the beliefs, values, religion, and experiences of African and other migrant communities in Australia. Given the strong attachment of many African migrants in Australia to their cultural and religious beliefs, such services are essential for practical support and intervention.
Authors
- Nnaemeka Meribe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9800-3861)
- Ahmed A. Moustafa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5971-273X)
- Edith Botchway-Commey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0075-3382)
- Lillian Mwanri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5792-7785)
- David Chisanga
- Kerrie Doyle
- Frank Darkwa Baffour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4347-0275)
- Agness Tembo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2847-908X)
- Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1727-6914)
- Kathomi Gatwiri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7794-6481)
- Obed Adonteng‐Kissi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9324-7138)
Institutions
- Bond University (AU)
- Edith Cowan University (AU)
- Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals (AU)
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- La Trobe University (AU)
- Torrens University Australia (AU)
- Western Sydney University (AU)
- Southern Cross University (AU)
- University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Social Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-03-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00207640251323050
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.61
Funders
- Western Sydney University