Perceptions from the British Pakistani Muslim community towards mental health

Mental health issues are worldwide, impacting people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and religious denominations. The current study aims to explore the perceptions of the British Pakistani Muslim community towards mental health and barriers towards seeking treatment. Semi-structured interviews wi...

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Auteurs: Ayub, Rehiela (Auteur) ; Macaulay, Peter J. R. (Auteur)
Type de support: Électronique Article
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: Taylor & Francis 2023
Dans: Mental health, religion & culture
Année: 2023, Volume: 26, Numéro: 2, Pages: 166-181
Sujets non-standardisés:B Muslims
B mental health treatment
B Religion
B Perceptions
B Mental Health
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Résumé:Mental health issues are worldwide, impacting people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and religious denominations. The current study aims to explore the perceptions of the British Pakistani Muslim community towards mental health and barriers towards seeking treatment. Semi-structured interviews with seven Muslim participants of Pakistani origin (four female) explore how they perceive and understand mental health in the Muslim community. Reflexive thematic analysis identified four themes: (a) culture vs religion, (b) religion as a protective factor, (c) fear of public opinion, and (d) integration of religious and professional services. Participants discussed a negative cultural perception and positive religious perception towards mental health. Services that integrate both a religious and western psychological model to effectively treat mental health issues are suggested. The results indicate towards a tailored framework to tackle mental health and can be used in addressing issues and concerns of the Muslim community concerning mental health.
ISSN:1469-9737
Contient:Enthalten in: Mental health, religion & culture
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/13674676.2023.2215168