Mental health and well-being of African immigrant women in southern Alberta, Canada

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dc.contributor.authorOdekina, Hannah I.
dc.contributor.authorUniversity of Lethbridge. Faculty of Health Sciences
dc.contributor.supervisorLokanc-Diluzio, Wendi
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-10T22:24:47Z
dc.date.available2024-05-10T22:24:47Z
dc.date.issued2024-05-01
dc.degree.levelMasters
dc.description.abstractThe aim of this study was to delve into the experiences of African immigrant women in Southern Alberta and the ensuing impact on mental health. Employing an exploratory descriptive qualitative research design, semi-structured interviews were conducted with eleven (11) African immigrant women. Thematic analysis revealed that these women encountered intersecting challenges in Canada stemming from factors such as race, gender, social class, and immigration status, leading to negative effects on their mental health. Nevertheless, the participants employed various coping strategies to alleviate these challenges, with culture playing a significant role in shaping perceptions and coping mechanisms. The study underscores the importance of implementing culturally safe programs by stakeholders, policy makers, and mental health practitioners to facilitate the successful transition and integration of African Immigrant women into their new environment.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10133/6745
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Health Sciences
dc.publisher.facultyHealth Sciences
dc.relation.ispartofseriesThesis (University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Health Sciences)
dc.subjectAfrican immigrant women
dc.subjectSouthern Alberta
dc.subjectIntegration
dc.subject.lcshDissertations, Academic
dc.subject.lcshWomen immigrants--Mental health--Canada
dc.titleMental health and well-being of African immigrant women in southern Alberta, Canada
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