An exploration of health seeking behaviours among Nigerian Christians in the UK: towards enhanced health services utilisation
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Onyigbuo, C., Alexis-Garsee, C. and van den Akker, O. 2016. An exploration of health seeking behaviours among Nigerian Christians in the UK: towards enhanced health services utilisation. Mental Health, Religion and Culture. 19 (3), pp. 255-267. https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2016.1166357
Type | Article |
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Title | An exploration of health seeking behaviours among Nigerian Christians in the UK: towards enhanced health services utilisation |
Authors | Onyigbuo, C., Alexis-Garsee, C. and van den Akker, O. |
Abstract | Migration from different cultures carries with it some acclimatisation challenges. This study explored various health-seeking behaviours and potential barriers to healthcare utilisation among Nigerian Christians in the UK. This qualitative study involved 10 adult male and female participants, with both interviews and focus group discussion (FG) for data collection (Interviews: n = 4, FG: n = 6). Thematic analysis revealed that religious and cultural beliefs were barriers to healthcare utilisation. The implication is that further research on cultural matching between care providers and service users is needed; where religious leaders and health providers from Nigeria can influence health decisions among this migrant community. Limitations of the current study are discussed, with directions for further research identified. |
Keywords | Nigeria; immigrants; health-seeking; religion; culture; healthcare utilisation |
Research Group | Applied Health Psychology group |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis (Routledge) |
Journal | Mental Health, Religion and Culture |
ISSN | 1367-4676 |
Electronic | 1469-9737 |
Publication dates | |
15 Mar 2016 | |
Online | 19 Apr 2016 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 19 Jan 2017 |
Accepted | 12 Mar 2016 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Copyright Statement | This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Mental Health, Religion & Culture on 15/03/2016, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/13674676.2016.1166357 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2016.1166357 |
Web of Science identifier | WOS:000382217400006 |
Language | English |
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