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Title: | Resettlement experiences of African migrants in Australia and how they affect mental health | Contributor(s): | Ikafa, Irene (author) ; Perry, Laura (author) | Publication Date: | 2019-09-09 | Early Online Version: | 2019-08-06 | Open Access: | Yes | DOI: | 10.7748/mhp.2019.e1394 | Handle Link: | https://hdl.handle.net/1959.11/27515 | Abstract: | Background: An increasing number of African migrants are resettling in Australia. Resettlement may provide them with many benefits, but stressors associated with the resettlement process may have detrimental effects on their mental health and well-being. Aim: To examine the resettlement experiences of involuntary and voluntary African migrants, and to explore their mental health and future aspirations. Method: An exploratory, descriptive survey was used to collect information from 115 participants from sub-Saharan African countries. Analysis of group differences was conducted for gender, employment status and country of origin. Results: Participants reported experiencing good mental health and positive future aspirations; there were no significant differences by gender, employment status or country of origin. Conclusion: Most participants experienced good mental health and positive future aspirations, findings which differ from previous studies. Mental health nurses should continually update their knowledge about the mental health services available for migrants and ensure that all migrants can access these services if needed. | Publication Type: | Journal Article | Source of Publication: | Mental Health Practice, 22(5), p. 1-7 | Publisher: | RCNi | Place of Publication: | United Kingdom | ISSN: | 2047-895X 1465-8720 |
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008: | 111005 Mental Health Nursing | Fields of Research (FoR) 2020: | 420504 Mental health nursing | Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008: | 920210 Nursing | Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2020: | 200307 Nursing | Peer Reviewed: | Yes | HERDC Category Description: | C1 Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal |
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Appears in Collections: | Journal Article School of Health |
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