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Nyashanu, M 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9231-0393, Mbalinda, SN, Madziva, R and Ekpenyong, MS,
2023.
Perceptions and attitudes of black Sub-Saharan African migrants from war-torn zones towards accessing health services in the English West Midlands region, UK.
International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care.
ISSN 1747-9894
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Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the experiences of black Sub-Saharan African (BSSA) migrants from war-torn zones in accessing health services in the West Midlands region of the UK. This may help to inform on factors influencing the uptake of health services for new migrant communities.
Design/methodology/approach: This study explored the experiences of BSSA migrants from war-torn zones in accessing health services in the West Midlands using an explorative qualitative approach. Ten focus groups made up of seven participants each were followed up with three in-depth one-to-one interviews from each focus group using a conversational approach where research participants were encouraged to direct and shape the discussion in accordance with their own experiences, views and particular concerns (Kvale, 1996) as opposed to responding to a pre-determined agenda.
Findings: Following transcription, coding and analysis of the focus group discussions and follow-up interviews, this study found that perceptions and attitudes of BSSA communities in accessing health services included difficulties in navigating the health system, intrusive and embarrassing questions from clinicians, stigmatisation through offering an HIV test, culturally unfriendly counselling support, unconfidently services and episodes of trauma flashbacks.
Originality/value: The experiences of BSSA migrants who sought health services in the West Midlands in the UK demonstrated important implications for future practice and informed service delivery. There is a need to consider cultural education for both BSSA migrants and health professionals to enhance understanding and trust between the groups. Basic professional training for health professionals should also encompass the needs of the growing ethnic populations in the UK.
| Item Type: | Journal article |
|---|---|
| Publication Title: | International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care |
| Creators: | Nyashanu, M., Mbalinda, S.N., Madziva, R. and Ekpenyong, M.S. |
| Publisher: | Emerald |
| Date: | 5 December 2023 |
| ISSN: | 1747-9894 |
| Identifiers: | Number Type 10.1108/ijmhsc-04-2021-0037 DOI 1846426 Other |
| Rights: | © 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited. This AAM is provided for your own personal use only. It may not be used for resale, reprinting, systematic distribution, emailing, or for any other commercial purpose without the permission of the publisher. |
| Divisions: | Schools > School of Social Sciences |
| Record created by: | Laura Ward |
| Date Added: | 19 Dec 2023 11:06 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Dec 2023 11:06 |
| URI: | https://irep.ntu.ac.uk/id/eprint/50567 |
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