The Role of the Social Network in Access to Psychosocial Services for Migrant Elderly-A Qualitative Study.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 14(10)2017 10 11.
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Abstract:Background: Despite high prevalence of mental problems among elderly migrants in The Netherlands, the use of psychosocial care services by this group is low. Scientific evidence points at the crucial role of social support for mental health and the use of psychosocial services. We therefore explored the role of social networks in the access to psychosocial care among elderly migrants in The Netherlands. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured group interviews and individual interviews. The eight group and eleven individual interviews (respectively n = 58 and n = 11) were conducted in The Netherlands with Turkish, Moroccan, Surinamese, and Dutch elderly. The data were analysed through coding and comparing fragments and recognizing patterns. Results: Support of the social network is important to navigate to psychosocial care and is most frequently provided by children. However, the social network of elderly migrants is generally not able to meet the needs of the elderly. This is mostly due to poor mental health literacy of the social network, taboo, and stigma around mental illness and the busy lives of the social network members. Conclusions: Strategies to address help-seeking barriers should consider mental health literacy in elderly migrants as well as their social networks, and counteract taboos and stigma of mental health problems.
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Assunto principal:
Apoio Social
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Migrantes
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Acessibilidade aos Serviços de Saúde
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Serviços de Saúde Mental
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Equity_inequality
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
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America do sul
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Asia
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Caribe ingles
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Europa
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Suriname
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Environ Res Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Holanda
País de publicação:
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