Suicide and self-harm in South Asian immigrants

Khan, Fahad; Waheed, Waquas

doi:10.1053/j.mppsy.2006.05.006

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“…Of these, three were qualitative (Khan & Waheed, 2006, Ineichen, 2008& Ineichen, 2012, and three were quantitative (Raleigh et al, 1990, Mckenzie et al, 2008& Tuck et al, 2015 in nature. Only one study published in 1990 (Raleigh et al, 1990), which is 16.7% of the review, three studies were published between 2000 and 2010 (Khan & Waheed, 2006;Mckenzie et al, 2008;Ineichen, 2008) Research articles read again & again for the identification of themes/categories and key factors with similarities and differences. Factors identified in the context of suicide grouped along with prevention strategies.…”

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“…In this review, most of the studies have mentioned South Asians as Pakistanis, Indians, and Bangladeshis while, one study also included Sri Lankans (Raleigh et al, 1990). Hence in this review, South Asians are referred to as Pakistani, Indians, and Bangladeshis in UK Studies in this review have also used the terms immigrants from Indian Subcontinent or Indian immigrants and British South Asians for South Asians in the UK Pakistani, Indians, and Bangladeshi share some similarities in terms, of geographical origin, cultural traits, social structure, etc., (Khan & Waheed, 2006, Ineichen, 2008, Raleigh et al, 1990). Due to these homogenous features, they are grouped as South Asians in this review.…”

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“…These factors can pose potential risks to immigrants that may vary from group to group. South Asians as immigrants living away from their homeland with a new culture may also face challenges such as stress, accommodation problems, the gap between generations, economic deprivation (Low socioeconomic position, poverty, unemployment), low ethnic status, acculturative stress, parental pressure, family control, family honor, psychiatric illness, depression, minority status, ethnic identity, discrimination, racism, teenage freedom and religious variations (Raleigh et al,1990;Patel &Gaw, 1996;Khan & Waheed, 2006;Ineichen,2008;Mckenzie et al, 2008).…”

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A Review Study of Factors Influencing Suicide Among South Asians in the Uk

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Purpose of the study: A systematic review of studies on factors in the suicide of South Asians in the UK was reviewed to enhance understanding by aggregating those factors contributing to suicide in this diverse group. Methodology: Digital databases PsycArticles, PsycINFO, PubMed, JSTOR, Science Direct, Web of sciences, and Google Scholar, were searched from 1990 to 2018 and, six studies were included for the review. Main Findings: Factors like cultural conflict, mental health issues, family relationships, and religious & other social aspects influence suicide in South Asians in the UK. Also, better family contact, culturally sensitive interventions & services, and educational pamphlets could support preventive strategies. Applications of this study: Future research needs to concentrate on the reasons behind high rates of suicide in social class 1 and disaggregation of factors in sub-groups of South Asians in the UK to support the development of sound preventive strategies. Novelty/Originality of this study: First study ever to aggregate factors in the suicide of South Asians in the UK.

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“…This finding of the current study aligns with previous research, which showed that to escape abuse, women reported that suicide was more favorable than jeopardizing izzat. Previous literature suggested that suicide is generally considered as either unlawful or religiously and/or culturally unacceptable for South Asian individuals (Bhatia, 2002;Bhugra & Desai, 2002;Khan & Waheed, 2009). However, suicide has also been regarded by some women as a strategy for coping with abuse (Gilbert et al, 2004).…”

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Young Muslim Pakistani Women’s Lived Experiences of Izzat, Mental Health, and Well-Being

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This article explores how six Pakistani Muslim women interpret cultural concepts of izzat (honor and self-respect); what role, if any, it has in their lives; and whether there is interplay between upholding izzat and the participants’ help-seeking strategies for mental health and well-being. Semistructured interviews were conducted and analyzed with an interpretative phenomenological analytic framework. Three themes were identified: (a) “the rules of izzat,” (b) “negotiating tensions,” and (c) “speaking out/breaking the ‘rules.’” Findings highlighted new insights into the understanding of izzat and the implications these cultural concepts have for strategies in managing or silencing of psychological distress. Interviews illustrated tensions the participants experience when considering izzat, how these are negotiated to enable them to self-manage or seek help, and possible life experiences that might lead to self-harm and attempted suicide. Notably, cultural codes, in particular izzat, appear to vary over the life course and are influenced by migration.

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“…South Asian women living in the UK, particularly of Pakistani family origin, have a higher prevalence of depression, suicide and self-harm than White women. 1–7 Only 10% of south Asians with depression are prescribed medication or are referred to psychiatric services, 8 and those who do receive antidepressants are prescribed lower doses for shorter durations than White people. 9,10 Other than psychoeducational interventions on patients' perspectives and help seeking 11–13 there are no reported interventions for ethnic minorities with depression in the UK.…”

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South Asian women living in the UK, particularly of Pakistani family origin, have a higher prevalence of depression, suicide and self-harm than White women.1-7 Only 10% of south Asians with depression are prescribed medication or are referred to psychiatric services, 8 and those who do receive antidepressants are prescribed lower doses for shorter durations than White people.9,10 Other than psychoeducational interventions on patients' perspectives and help seeking [11][12][13] there are no reported interventions for ethnic minorities with depression in the UK. Our research indicates that British Pakistani women with depression lack social support and experience marked difficulties particularly in marital and close relationships.

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Suicide and self-harm in South Asian immigrants

Cited by 8 publications

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A Review Study of Factors Influencing Suicide Among South Asians in the Uk

A Review Study of Factors Influencing Suicide Among South Asians in the Uk

Young Muslim Pakistani Women’s Lived Experiences of Izzat, Mental Health, and Well-Being

Social intervention for British Pakistani women with depression: randomised controlled trial

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