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
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TitleAn exploration of health seeking behaviours among Nigerian Christians in the UK: towards enhanced health services utilisation
AuthorsOnyigbuo, 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.

KeywordsNigeria; immigrants; health-seeking; religion; culture; healthcare utilisation
Research GroupApplied Health Psychology group
PublisherTaylor & Francis (Routledge)
JournalMental Health, Religion and Culture
ISSN1367-4676
Electronic1469-9737
Publication dates
Print15 Mar 2016
Online19 Apr 2016
Publication process dates
Deposited19 Jan 2017
Accepted12 Mar 2016
Output statusPublished
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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 identifierWOS:000382217400006
LanguageEnglish
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