An exploration of health-seeking behaviours among Nigerian Christians in the UK
Towards enhanced health services utilisation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19504088 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Chineme Christian Onyigbuo (Middlesex University, corresponding author), Camille Alexis-Garsee, Camille Alexis‐Garsee (0000-0003-2646-3233, Middlesex University), Olga Van Den Akker (0000-0002-3529-4358, Middlesex University) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 255-267 |
| Publication date | 2016-03-15 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Mental Health Religion & Culture (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1367-4676 • E-ISSN: 1469-9737 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13674676.2016.1166357 |
| OpenAlex | W2339218054 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 19 |
Migration from different cultures carries with it some acclimatisation challenges. This study explored various health-seeking behaviours and potential barriers to healthcare utilisation among Nigerian Christians in the UK. This qualitative study involved 10 adult male and female participants, with both interviews and focus group discussion (FG) for data collection (Interviews: n = 4, FG: n = 6). Thematic analysis revealed that religious and cultural beliefs were barriers to healthcare utilisation. The implication is that further research on cultural matching between care providers and service users is needed; where religious leaders and health providers from Nigeria can influence health decisions among this migrant community. Limitations of the current study are discussed, with directions for further research identified
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| Citations per year | 0.63 |
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| Citation span | 2018 - 2025 (8) |
| Highly cited | No |