scholarly journals The challenges of achieving timely diagnosis and culturally appropriate care of people with dementia from minority ethnic groups in Europe

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dianne Gove ◽  
T. Rune Nielsen ◽  
Carolien Smits ◽  
Charlotta Plejert ◽  
Mohammed Akhlak Rauf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Timely Diagnosis ◽  
Appropriate Care ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Minority Ethnic Groups ◽  
Culturally Appropriate Care ◽  
Minority Ethnic

scholarly journals A personalized dementia care intervention for family carers from minority ethnic groups in Denmark: A pilot study

Dementia ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 147130122110465
Author(s):  
T. Rune Nielsen ◽  
Dorthe S Nielsen ◽  
Gunhild Waldemar
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Family Carers ◽  
Sense Of Competence ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Minority Ethnic Groups ◽  
Minority Ethnic

Background There is a growing number of people with dementia in minority ethnic groups in Denmark. Support for the increasing number of family carers from minority ethnic groups is crucial, as caring for a relative with dementia may negatively affect the carer’s health and quality of life. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of a personalized intervention for family carers from minority ethnic groups. The intervention was a modified version of a culturally sensitive case-management program developed in Australia which had been shown to improve carers’ sense of competence in managing dementia and their mental well-being. Methods A small pilot trial was used to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of the intervention. Feasibility indicators included data on recruitment, retention, adherence, and fidelity. Acceptability and suitability of the intervention was explored in post-intervention interviews with family carers, and baseline and follow-up scores for outcome measures were examined. Results Ten (30%) of 33 eligible family carers consented to participate in the study, but three were lost to follow-up and seven (70%) family carers completed the trial. Intervention fidelity, acceptance, and satisfaction were high. Results for outcome measures indicated that the intervention may improve family carers’ sense of competence by helping them cope better with challenges relating to caring and managing dementia and improved their satisfaction with primary care services. Conclusions The results suggest that the intervention is feasible and worth exploring for family carers of people with dementia from minority ethnic groups in Denmark.

Perceived Influence and Trust in the Democratic Process Amongst British Minority Ethnic Groups

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wiaam Wahab ◽  
Lina Fasth Cantillana ◽  
Chris Pawson
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Democratic Process ◽  
Minority Ethnic Groups ◽  
Minority Ethnic

scholarly journals Unequal impact of the COVID-19 crisis on minority ethnic groups: a framework for understanding and addressing inequalities

2021 ◽  
pp. jech-2020-216061
Author(s):  
Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi ◽  
Sham Lal ◽  
Enitan D Carrol ◽  
Claire L Niedzwiedz ◽  
Kamlesh Khunti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Complex Interplay ◽  
Structural Racism ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Minority Ethnic Groups ◽  
Minority Ethnic

Minority ethnic groups have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the exact reasons for this remain unclear, they are likely due to a complex interplay of factors rather than a single cause. Reducing these inequalities requires a greater understanding of the causes. Research to date, however, has been hampered by a lack of theoretical understanding of the meaning of ‘ethnicity’ (or race) and the potential pathways leading to inequalities. In particular, quantitative analyses have often adjusted away the pathways through which inequalities actually arise (ie, mediators for the effect of interest), leading to the effects of social processes, and particularly structural racism, becoming hidden. In this paper, we describe a framework for understanding the pathways that have generated ethnic (and racial) inequalities in COVID-19. We suggest that differences in health outcomes due to the pandemic could arise through six pathways: (1) differential exposure to the virus; (2) differential vulnerability to infection/disease; (3) differential health consequences of the disease; (4) differential social consequences of the disease; (5) differential effectiveness of pandemic control measures and (6) differential adverse consequences of control measures. Current research provides only a partial understanding of some of these pathways. Future research and action will require a clearer understanding of the multiple dimensions of ethnicity and an appreciation of the complex interplay of social and biological pathways through which ethnic inequalities arise. Our framework highlights the gaps in the current evidence and pathways that need further investigation in research that aims to address these inequalities.

scholarly journals Perceived major experiences of discrimination, ethnic group, and risk of psychosis in a six-country case−control study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Supriya Misra ◽  
Bizu Gelaye ◽  
David R. Williams ◽  
Karestan C. Koenen ◽  
Christina P.C. Borba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Psychotic Disorders ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Perceived Discrimination ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Excess Risk ◽  
Minority Ethnic Groups ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Minority Ethnic ◽  
Control Study

Abstract Background Perceived discrimination is associated with worse mental health. Few studies have assessed whether perceived discrimination (i) is associated with the risk of psychotic disorders and (ii) contributes to an increased risk among minority ethnic groups relative to the ethnic majority. Methods We used data from the European Network of National Schizophrenia Networks Studying Gene-Environment Interactions Work Package 2, a population-based case−control study of incident psychotic disorders in 17 catchment sites across six countries. We calculated odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) for the associations between perceived discrimination and psychosis using mixed-effects logistic regression models. We used stratified and mediation analyses to explore differences for minority ethnic groups. Results Reporting any perceived experience of major discrimination (e.g. unfair treatment by police, not getting hired) was higher in cases than controls (41.8% v. 34.2%). Pervasive experiences of discrimination (≥3 types) were also higher in cases than controls (11.3% v. 5.5%). In fully adjusted models, the odds of psychosis were 1.20 (95% CI 0.91–1.59) for any discrimination and 1.79 (95% CI 1.19–1.59) for pervasive discrimination compared with no discrimination. In stratified analyses, the magnitude of association for pervasive experiences of discrimination appeared stronger for minority ethnic groups (OR = 1.73, 95% CI 1.12–2.68) than the ethnic majority (OR = 1.42, 95% CI 0.65–3.10). In exploratory mediation analysis, pervasive discrimination minimally explained excess risk among minority ethnic groups (5.1%). Conclusions Pervasive experiences of discrimination are associated with slightly increased odds of psychotic disorders and may minimally help explain excess risk for minority ethnic groups.

The labour market position of minority ethnic groups with a sensory disability

2005 ◽  
Vol 1282 ◽  
pp. 1143-1147
Author(s):  
Angela Edwards ◽  
Angelique Praat ◽  
Mark Baker
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Market Position ◽  
Minority Ethnic Groups ◽  
Labour Market Position ◽  
Minority Ethnic ◽  
Sensory Disability

scholarly journals Review of Barriers to Engaging Black and Minority Ethnic Groups in Physical Activity in the United Kingdom

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sejlo Koshoedo ◽  
Padam Simkhada ◽  
Edwin Van. Teijlingen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Minority Ethnic Groups ◽  
Minority Ethnic

Responding to minority ethnic groups' language support needs in Britain

2011 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter J. Aspinall ◽  
Ferhana Hashem
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Support Needs ◽  
Language Support ◽  
Minority Ethnic Groups ◽  
Minority Ethnic
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