Exploring the Attitudes, Beliefs and Practices Concerning Mental Health Amongst African Immigrant Youth Living in Canada: An Interpretive Description Study

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dc.contributor.advisorPilkington, Beryl F.
dc.creatorOlawo, Omolola Olumayowa
dc.date.accessioned2018-11-21T13:52:16Z
dc.date.available2018-11-21T13:52:16Z
dc.date.copyright2018-08-16
dc.date.issued2018-11-21
dc.date.updated2018-11-21T13:52:16Z
dc.degree.disciplineNursing
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMScN - Master of Science in Nursing
dc.description.abstractThere has been limited research in Canada on the mental health of African immigrant youth. An Interpretive Description methodology was utilized to interview eight African immigrant youth on their attitudes and beliefs towards mental health, their mental health practices, and factors affecting their mental health. Themes that were identified surrounded transitioning into adulthood, between geographical locations, and between identities; protective factors, including resilience, religion, and hyper-masculinity, and the differing immigration experiences of African immigrant youth. This research brings attention to intersectional factors that play a role in the mental health of African immigrant youth, as well as gender differences in their mental health experiences. It also highlights the need for cultural humility in care as well as the importance of critical inquiry when interacting with immigrant populations. Implications for practice and future research are suggested to help advocate for and effectively treat African immigrant youth experiencing mental health challenges.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10315/35557
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.
dc.subjectNursing
dc.subject.keywordsAfrican Immigrants
dc.subject.keywordsYouth
dc.subject.keywordsAfrican mental health
dc.subject.keywordsMental health
dc.subject.keywordsInterpretive description
dc.subject.keywordsAfrican immigrant youth
dc.subject.keywordsCultural humility
dc.subject.keywordsNursing
dc.subject.keywordsImmigrant mental health
dc.subject.keywordsImmigrant youth
dc.subject.keywordsMarginalized populations
dc.titleExploring the Attitudes, Beliefs and Practices Concerning Mental Health Amongst African Immigrant Youth Living in Canada: An Interpretive Description Study
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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