Muslim considerations in seeking mental health help in California and Israel: a qualitative approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Existing evidence indicates that Muslim minorities underutilize mental health services despite a pressing need. Employing the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), this study seeks to explore considerations that influence mental health help-seeking by Muslims residing in California and Israel.

Methods

A qualitative approach involving semi-structured interviews guided by the TPB principles was implemented with 78 Muslim participants. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify key themes.

Results

Employing both deductive and inductive approaches, four major themes were identified: attitudes (advantages, disadvantages, and the influence of religiosity), subjective norms (the impact of significant others), perceived behavioral control (facilitators and challenges)

SUBMITTER: Badran L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11927169 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature