Minority Viewpoint: Capturing Ethnic Minority Voices in Renfrewshire

The research reported in this paper is an abridged version of a study exploring the views of ethnic minority communities in Renfrewshire. The study provided a voice to these communities in relation to their awareness of Renfrewshire Council's services and initiatives targeting ethnic minority groups. The study also surveyed the extent to which ethnic minorities engage with ethnic minority organisations designed to support their needs, the challenges they face and how they feel they are viewed by the indigenous ‘white’ community. Based on a series of focus groups, the findings reveal a lack of awareness among participants of Council services and initiatives aimed at ethnic minority communities. There is a varied level of engagement with ethnic minority voluntary and third sector organisations, a range of challenges including language barriers, perceived and actual racism, and some apprehension as to how ethnic minority groups are perceived by the indigenous white community. There are implications for key stakeholders such as the Council and others who should review their policies and practices to ensure that the needs and concerns of ethnically diverse communities in Renfrewshire are being addressed.

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Eradicating Racism: An Endocrine Society Policy Perspective

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism ◽

10.1210/clinem/dgab896 ◽

2022 ◽

Author(s):

Ruban Dhaliwal ◽

Rocio I Pereira ◽

Alicia M Diaz-Thomas ◽

Camille E Powe ◽

Licy L Yanes Cardozo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Disparities ◽

Ethnic Minority ◽

Healthcare System ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Minority Groups ◽

Ethnic Minority Groups ◽

Minority Communities ◽

Endocrine Society ◽

Policy Perspective ◽

Racial Ethnic

Abstract The Endocrine Society recognizes racism as a root cause of the health disparities that affect racial/ethnic minority communities in the United States and throughout the world. In this policy perspective, we review the sources and impact of racism on endocrine health disparities and propose interventions aimed at promoting an equitable, diverse, and just healthcare system. Racism in the healthcare system perpetuates health disparities through unequal access and quality of health services, inadequate representation of health professionals from racial/ethnic minority groups, and the propagation of the erroneous belief that socially constructed racial/ethnic groups constitute genetically and biologically distinct populations. Unequal care, particularly for common endocrine diseases such as diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and thyroid disease, results in high morbidity and mortality for individuals from racial/ethnic minority groups, leading to a high socioeconomic burden on minority communities and all members of our society. As health professionals, researchers, educators, and leaders, we have a responsibility to take action to eradicate racism from the healthcare system. Achieving this goal would result in high-quality health care services that are accessible to all, diverse workforces that are representative of the communities we serve, inclusive and equitable workplaces and educational settings that foster collaborative teamwork, and research systems that ensure that scientific advancements benefit all members of our society. The Endocrine Society will continue to prioritize and invest resources in a multifaceted approach to eradicate racism, focused on educating and engaging current and future health professionals, teachers, researchers, policy makers, and leaders.

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Moving Toward More Conclusive Measures of Sociocultural Adaptation for Ethnically Diverse Adolescents in England

Canadian Journal of School Psychology ◽

10.1177/0829573517739392 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 34 (1) ◽

pp. 56-72 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Anica G. Bowe

Keyword(s):

Ethnic Minority ◽

Minority Groups ◽

Ethnically Diverse ◽

Ethnic Minority Groups ◽

Scale Level ◽

Policy Makers ◽

Immigrant Adolescents ◽

Differential Functioning ◽

Being Bullied ◽

Ethnically Diverse Adolescents

This study is part of a larger initiative toward understanding the acculturation of immigrant adolescents using the Longitudinal Study of Young People in England 2004-2010 database. A necessary step in using a database for cross-ethnic comparisons is first to verify whether its items and scales are equivalent. I examined item- and scale-level differential functioning (DF; n = 4,663, six ethnic minority groups) on four of the database’s sociocultural scales: Feelings About School (11 items), Relational Family Efficacy (four items), Being Bullied (five items), and Perceived Teacher Discrimination (four items) using an item response theory (IRT)–based framework. Findings demonstrated no meaningful DF on items and, in most cases, scales as well. Second, distinct ethnic group patterns are present. Third, the Perceived Teacher Discrimination scale was not functioning for the majority of the ethnic minority groups which is of grave concern. Implications for future comparative studies and immigration policy makers are discussed.

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Rehabilitation and recovery for ethnic minority patients with severe mental illness

BJPsych Advances ◽

10.1192/bja.2019.13 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 25 (4) ◽

pp. 223-228

Author(s):

Martin Rotenberg

Keyword(s):

Mental Illness ◽

Severe Mental Illness ◽

Ethnic Minority ◽

Minority Groups ◽

List Type ◽

Ethnic Communities ◽

Ethnic Minority Groups ◽

Minority Communities ◽

Facilitators And Barriers ◽

Minority Ethnic

SUMMARYThere is growing evidence to support recovery and rehabilitation services and interventions for people with severe mental illness (SMI). However, those from ethnic minority communities face inequitable outcomes and access to mental health services and poorer functional outcomes. This article reviews the evidence and discusses facilitators and barriers in the recovery journey of people with SMI from ethnic minority groups. Although there is limited evidence for specific interventions for ethnic minority patients, areas for future study and action are discussed.LEARNING OBJECTIVESAfter reading this article you will be able to:•understand the scope of rehabilitation practices and interventions and evidence for use with ethnic minority patients with severe mental illness•describe differences and similarities in the conceptualisation of recovery by majority and minority ethnic communities•appreciate facilitators and barriers to rehabilitation and recovery for ethnic minority patients with SMI.DECLARATION OF INTERESTNone.

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Nobody left behind? Equity and the drivers of stunting reduction in Vietnamese ethnic minority populations

Food Security ◽

10.1007/s12571-021-01183-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Jody Harris ◽

Phuong Huynh ◽

Hoa T. Nguyen ◽

Nga Hoang ◽

Lan Tran Mai ◽

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Keyword(s):

Ethnic Minority ◽

Maternal Education ◽

Minority Groups ◽

National Development ◽

Decomposition Analysis ◽

Household Wealth ◽

Large Set ◽

Ethnic Minority Groups ◽

Minority Communities ◽

Left Behind

AbstractVietnam has successfully reduced population stunting, but ethnic minority groups are being systematically left behind, limiting progress on national reductions. This mixed methods study aims to understand how policy drivers of stunting reduction differ between ethnic majority and minority communities. We used decomposition analysis to explain key determinants of stunting change between 2000 and 2010; and framework analysis to qualitatively assess changes in policy, actors and narratives that have underpinned these over decades. Our analysis shows that stunting reductions are associated with increased household wealth (accounting for 61% of change), improved access to specific health services (16%), and changes in level of maternal education (12%). Despite multiple actors involved in change and a large set of policies designed to address inequities, many among Vietnam’s defined ethnic minority groups are not finding themselves able to effectively engage with central government plans for their communities, and central policies often do not consider their preferences or limitations. This in turn impacts the nutrition of minority groups through the determinants above. Vietnam has achieved the easier portion of stunting reduction through national economic growth and sustained commitment to socially-oriented policy. In order to tackle the remaining pockets of high malnutrition, more attention, thought and funding will need to focus on marginalised ethnic minority communities. The current national development discourse aims to incorporate minorities into mainstream majority systems. This paper argues that policy should rather take into account their particular needs and preferences to address and overcome the identified determinants of malnutrition.

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FC20-04 -’Who is on my side?’ - qualitative analysis of ethnic minorities experiences of mental health related stigma and discrimination

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/s0924-9338(11)73628-8 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 26 (S2) ◽

pp. 1924-1924

Author(s):

G. Shefer ◽

C. Henderson ◽

D. Rose ◽

S. Evans-Lacko

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mental Illness ◽

Ethnic Minority ◽

Minority Groups ◽

List Type ◽

Service Users ◽

Ethnic Minority Groups ◽

Minority Communities ◽

Wide Range ◽

The Impact

IntroductionThe Time to Change (TTC) anti-stigma campaign, launched in January 2009 in England, intends to make fundamental improvements across England in: public knowledge, attitudes and discriminatory behaviour in relation to people with mental illness. To be effective and valid the campaign must reach a wide range of diverse audiences. This study explores attitudes of people from ethnic minority communities in relation to mental health.ObjectivesThe study investigates:1)General attitudes and perceptions about mental illness in ethnic minority communities2)How we might increase awareness about mental wellbeing and decrease stigma in ethnic minority communities.MethodsTen focus groups with members of ethnic minority groups were conducted. Five groups consisted of service users and five were composed of non-service users. Two groups comprised participants from an Indian origin, two Somali origin, two Afro-Caribbean origin and the other groups were mixed.ResultsWe will present findings regarding the ways in which traditional perceptions of mental health and personal experiences of ethnic minority service users affect their perceptions of sources of support such as family, friends, medical staff and religion and how this feedback could inform ant-stigma interventions.ConclusionThe study suggests that in order to maximise the impact of anti-stigma campaigns, attention should be given to sources of discrimination and traditional perceptions of mental illness which are emphasised by ethnic minority groups. When planning anti-stigma campaigns it is important to incorporate experiences and perceptions from a wide range of audiences.

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Strengthening Strategies to Recruit Racial/Ethnic Minority Populations for Health Research Studies

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igab046.2388 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 631-632

Author(s):

Roy Thompson ◽

Thomas Konrad ◽

Hanzhang Xu

Keyword(s):

Ethnic Minority ◽

Minority Groups ◽

Empirical Studies ◽

Ethnically Diverse ◽

Healthcare Research ◽

Culturally Appropriate ◽

Ethnic Minority Groups ◽

The Us ◽

Study Participants ◽

Racial Ethnic

Abstract With the current spotlight on systemic racism and the need to address health inequities, it is critical to develop culturally appropriate strategies for recruiting research study participants from racial/ethnic minority groups. Empirical studies have highlighted that people from racial/ethnic minority groups have poorer health outcomes compared to non-Hispanic Caucasians. However, racial/ethnic minority groups remain underrepresented in healthcare research. Several factors may contribute to the lower participation of racial/ethnic minority groups. Sequelae of atrocities in healthcare research on African American/Black people in the US during slavery and Jim Crow eras were widespread and persistent. Discrimination against people of Hispanic descent and increased anti-Asian discrimination have also been documented. Fear and mistrust of the health system and researchers have been identified as critical barriers to participation in clinical research for these populations. Further, health research teams rarely reflect the racial/ethnic diversity of the US population, hindering diversity in recruiting study participants. Inadequate ethnic/racial minority groups participation in study populations not only weakens external validity of empirical studies, but research interventions and policies being implemented may not be culturally appropriate to all populations. Therefore, systemic strategies to improve recruitment of racial/ethnic minority groups should: 1) increase preferential funding to incentivize research teams becoming more racially/ethnically diverse; 2) increase recruitment of racial/ethnically diverse healthcare researchers; 3) use community-based participatory research designs to build trust among racial/ethnic minority populations; 4) provide training on culturally appropriate research study recruitment strategies to the academic communities; 5) apply a prism of intersectionality for representation throughout the research cycle.

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