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Healthcare needs of older A rab migrants: a systematic review
Author(s) -
Al Abed Naser A,
Davidson Patricia M,
Hickman Louise D
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.94
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1365-2702
pISSN - 0962-1067
DOI - 10.1111/jocn.12476
Subject(s) - cinahl , ethnic group , health care , multiculturalism , medline , health equity , cultural competence , cultural diversity , nursing , psychology , medicine , political science , psychological intervention , pedagogy , law
Aims and objectives To explore the healthcare needs of older Arab migrants, focussing on A rab‐ A ustralians and their socio‐cultural characteristics. Background Disparities in accessing healthcare services and addressing healthcare needs are evident among ethnic minorities including A rab migrants, particularly, older people. Racial stereotyping can also affect their ability to use these services. Arabs are a populous and diverse group with a long history of global migration. Australia is one of the most multicultural societies in the world, and A rab‐ A ustralians constitute an important ethnic minority group. Design Systematic review. Methods The electronic databases Academic Search Complete ( EBSCO ), MEDLINE (Ovid), Ageline, P roQuest, CINAHL , P ubMed, PsychINFO and Google Scholar were searched from 1990–October 2012. Search terms included health care needs, aged care, ethnic, cultural, linguistics, social, ethnic groups, culturally and linguistically diverse, nonEnglish speaking, ageing, elderly, Arabs, Arabic‐speaking and Australia. Results Eight articles reviewing the healthcare issues of A ustralians from A rabic‐speaking background were identified using the search strategy. An additional eight articles were identified through hand searching. Conclusions Racial stereotyping can alter health‐seeking behaviours and healthcare treatment. Increasing the understanding of specific cultural attributes of A rab‐ A ustralians will contribute to improving health outcomes. Relevance to clinical practice Healthcare providers and policymakers need to adopt more effective ways of communication with A rab‐ A ustralians to provide more culturally competent care and achieve better health outcomes.