Abstract
Afghan women with refugee backgrounds may be at particular risk of psychological distress due to their experiences seeking asylum, including sexual violence, rape, unwanted pregnancies, harassment, health issues and separation from children and loved ones. However, despite the known high levels of psychological distress, Afghan women are under-represented in the utilisation of mental health services in Australia. This study aims to investigate the barriers to help-seeking that women face within the Afghan community in Australia. Furthermore, this research will examine how women conceptualise mental health, and whether this influences help-seeking behaviours.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 36 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | European Journal of Public Health |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | Issue suppl_1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 1st World Congress on Migration, Ethnicity, Race and Health - Edinburgh, United Kingdom Duration: 17 May 2018 → 19 May 2018 http://www.merhcongress.com/ |
Keywords
- Mental health services
- Afghan women
- Refugees
- Asylum seekers