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Non‐European immigrants' self‐described strategies for mental health promotion and perceptions of Finnish mental health services: A qualitative descriptive analysis
Author(s) -
Roth Minni,
Lahti Mari,
Gustafsson Noora,
Berg Johanna,
Kaitala Elina,
Kuosmanen Lauri
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/ppc.13096
Subject(s) - thematic analysis , mental health , nursing , immigration , perception , psychology , qualitative research , promotion (chess) , health care , health promotion , medicine , psychiatry , public health , sociology , social science , archaeology , neuroscience , politics , political science , law , economics , history , economic growth
Purpose This study aims to describe non‐European immigrants' perceptions toward mental health care in Finland and the factors that support their mental health. Design and Methods Participants ( N = 17) were interviewed through semistructured interviews, after which interview transcripts were analyzed using a six‐phase thematic analysis process. Findings The participants reported that developing self‐help strategies benefitted their mental health. The participants primarily preferred unprofessional help over professional mental health care. Several structural and cultural barriers to help‐seeking were identified. Practical Implication Health care staff working with immigrants need proper education and knowledge to provide sufficient, holistic care; for this reason, information about the cultural differences among immigrants and cultural sensitivity should be included in basic as well as post‐graduate nursing education.