Muslim immigrant women's experiences of mental health challenges in Southern Alberta, Canada
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2025
Authors
Hosseinpour, Zohreh
Faculty of Health Sciences
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Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Health Sciences
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of mental health challenges in Muslim immigrant women in Southern Alberta. Exploratory descriptive qualitative research design and semi-structured interviews with ten Muslim women were employed. Thematic analysis of these collected data showed that Muslim immigrant women participants experienced some mental health challenges due the intersection of pre-migration and post-migration factors. To cope with mental health challenges, Muslim women utilized a series of coping mechanisms including seeking professional help. However, some elements such as cultural and religious factors impacted their decisions. The study recommended that stakeholders, policy makers, and mental health professionals provide Muslim immigrant women with culturally safe services to promote their mental well-being.
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Muslim immigrant women , mental health challenges , Southern Alberta , cultural factors , religious factors , culturally safe services , mental well-being