Predicting attitudes towards seeking medical care among Nigerian immigrants in the UK
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Onyigbuo, C., Alexis-Garsee, C. and van den Akker, O. 2018. Predicting attitudes towards seeking medical care among Nigerian immigrants in the UK. Mental Health, Religion and Culture. 21 (8), pp. 810-824. https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2018.1551343
Type | Article |
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Title | Predicting attitudes towards seeking medical care among Nigerian immigrants in the UK |
Authors | Onyigbuo, C., Alexis-Garsee, C. and van den Akker, O. |
Abstract | This study investigates the relationships between acculturation, religion, and coping styles; as well as their predictive potentials in relation to socio-demographic factors, on access to medical help among Nigerians in the UK. This is a cross-sectional study using questionnaires for data collection (N = 297). Results revealed negative correlations between assimilative behaviours and religious behaviours and between religious behaviours, denial and religious coping. High levels of religiosity and coping through behavioural disengagement and self-blame predicted poor attitudes to medical help; but those who used instrumental support, emotional support, and active coping showed more positive attitudes to medical help-seeking. No gender differences in medical help-seeking were found, but older people sought medical help more than those who were younger; while affiliation to the Christian religion predicted positive attitudes towards medical help seeking. These findings have implications for policy development towards tailored interventions that can enhance healthcare utilization among immigrants. |
Keywords | Acculturation; religion; coping; immigration; Nigeria; health-seeking |
Research Group | Applied Health Psychology group |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis (Routledge) |
Journal | Mental Health, Religion and Culture |
ISSN | 1367-4676 |
Electronic | 1469-9737 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 08 Feb 2019 |
14 Sep 2018 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 26 Nov 2018 |
Accepted | 19 Nov 2018 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Copyright Statement | This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Mental Health, Religion and Culture on 08/02/2019, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/13674676.2018.1551343 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2018.1551343 |
Web of Science identifier | WOS:000485538300005 |
Language | English |
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