The Role of Stigma in Help-Seeking Strategies Among African Migrants in Australia: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT: African migrants living in Western countries often report experiencing high levels of stress, trauma and mental health conditions due to migration-related challenges, including racial discrimination, social exclusion and economic hardships. This mixed-method study that sought to explore to This mixed-method study explored the help-seeking behaviours of Africans in Australia. The quantitative study engaged 167 participants, who completed an online survey, and the qualitative aspect involved an in-depth interview with 12 participants. This paper reports on the qualitative aspect of the study, which was seen as essential to gaining deep, rich insights into the everyday meaning-making processes of how African migrants in Australia understand and interact with mental health services. Thematic a

SUBMITTER: Tembo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12141774 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature