The Impact of the September 11, 2001, Attacks on the Well-Being of Arab Americans in New York City

Abu-Ras, Wahiba; Abu-Bader, Soleman H.

doi:10.1080/15564900802487634

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“…This could be particularly true for Malays. In Islam, the religion practiced by the large majority of Malays in Singapore, mental illness is perceived as a test from God [32, 33], and illness could be treated as an opportunity to remedy disconnection from God or resolve a lack of faith through regular prayer and a sense of self-responsibility [34, 35]. Thus they were more tolerant to mental illness, as reported in other local studies as well [13, 21].…”

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Attitudes to Mental Illness and Its Demographic Correlates among General Population in Singapore

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BackgroundPublic attitudes to mental illness could influence how the public interact with, provide opportunities for, and help people with mental illness.AimsThis study aims to explore the underlying factors of the Attitudes to Mental Illness questionnaire among the general population in Singapore and the socio-demographic correlates of each factor.MethodsFrom March 2014 to April 2015, a nation-wide cross-sectional survey on mental health literacy with 3,006 participants was conducted in Singapore.ResultsFactor analysis revealed a 4-factor structure for the Attitudes to Mental Illness questionnaire among the Singapore general population, namely social distancing, tolerance/support for community care, social restrictiveness, and prejudice and misconception. Older age, male gender, lower education and socio-economic status were associated with more negative attitudes towards the mentally ill. Chinese showed more negative attitudes than Indians and Malays (except for prejudice and misconception).ConclusionsThere is a need for culture-specific interventions, and the associated factors identified in this study should be considered for future attitude campaigns.

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Attitudes to Mental Illness and Its Demographic Correlates among General Population in Singapore

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“…This phenomenon only emerged in a condition where candidates had slightly negative profiles, which indicates that racism may increase scrutiny (Park et al, 2009). Additionally, research indicates that AMIs perceive disparities in mental health resources, such as a lack of facilities and services located in their communities (Abu-Ras & Abu-Bader, 2008), but no empirical analyses have attempted to substantiate this impression. Overall, the limited number of studies falls short of truly assessing the depth of institutional racism, but the existing evidence suggests that it exits and may be pernicious (Brown, 1998).…”

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“…Specific examples include physical assaults, arson of mosques, verbal assaults, bomb threats, and denial of services (CAIR, 2012;Edwards, 2010;Nadal et al, 2012;Rippy & Newman, 2006). AMIs have reported a general sense of fear, isolation, and stigmatization following 9/11 (Abu-Ras & Abu-Bader, 2008;Chand & Moghadam, 2004). Indeed, researchers have unequivocally demonstrated that AMIs experienced a rise in discrimination after the September 11 th attacks (Ahmed & Reddy, 2007), which was most acute in the year following the events (Kaplan, 2006).…”

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American Muslim Immigrant Mental Health: The Role of Racism and Mental Health Stigma

Phillips¹,

Lauterbach²

2017

Journal of Muslim Mental Health

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Researchers have found that many American Muslim immigrants (AMIs) suffer from mental health problems, and an array of studies have identified racism and mental health stigma as key factors that negatively impact AMI psychological wellbeing. To date, no one has synthesized this literature into a cohesive review. To address this need, we have reviewed literature on racism and mental health stigma using Bronfenbrenner's (1977) Ecological Systems Theory as an intersectional framework. Our findings indicate that AMIs' mental health is impacted by racism and mental health stigma that emanate from distal (i.e., macrosystem) and proximal (i.e., microsystem) settings. We highlight the interactions among these factors, identify gaps in the literature, and detail clinical implications. Specified future directions emphasize the need for more empirical research that considers AMI mental health through a transactional lens.Keywords: Ecological Systems Theory, Islamophobia, Mental Health Stigma, Muslim immigrants, Muslim Mental Health American Muslim immigrant (AMI) mental health is an increasingly salient topic that has received comparatively little empirical attention (Abu-Ras et al.,

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“…A systematic review found only 34 articles addressing health and health behaviors among Arab Americans in the United States (El-Sayed & Galea, 2009). This paucity of research underscores the need for additional investigations, particularly given the increased incidence of discrimination and poor mental and physical health outcomes among Arab American women (Abu-Ras & Abu-Bader, 2008, 2009; Hassouneh & Kulwicki, 2007). …”

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Cervical Cancer Screening Among Arab Women in the United States: An Integrative Review

Abboud¹,

Penning²,

Brawner³

et al. 2017

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Problem Identification Arab American women are an ethnic minority and immigrant population in the United States with unique and nuanced sociocultural factors that influence preventive health behaviors. The aims of this article are to evaluate and synthesize the existing evidence on cervical cancer screening behaviors, as well as determine factors that influence these behaviors, among Arab American women. Literature Search Extensive literature searches were performed using PubMed, CINAHL®, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane databases; articles published through October 2015 were sought. Data Evaluation Of 17 articles, 14 explicitly identified Arab and/or Muslim women and cervical cancer screening in either the title or the abstract; the remaining three focused on cancer attitudes and behaviors in Arab Americans in general but measured cervical cancer screening. Eleven articles reported different aspects of one intervention. Because of methodologic heterogeneity, the current authors synthesized results narratively. Synthesis Key factors influencing cervical cancer screening were identified as the following: knowledge of cervical cancer screening and prevention; attitudes and beliefs; healthcare setting; education, marital status, income, and social support; and immigration and acculturation. Conclusions Cervical cancer screening rates among Arab American women are comparable to other ethnic minorities and lower than non-Hispanic White women. Findings are inconsistent regarding factors influencing cervical cancer screening behaviors in this underrepresented group. Implications for Research Significant need exists for more research to better understand cervical cancer prevention behaviors in this group to inform culturally relevant interventions. Healthcare providers play a crucial role in increasing cervical cancer screening awareness and recommendations for Arab American women.

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The Impact of the September 11, 2001, Attacks on the Well-Being of Arab Americans in New York City

Cited by 159 publications

References 14 publications

Attitudes to Mental Illness and Its Demographic Correlates among General Population in Singapore

Attitudes to Mental Illness and Its Demographic Correlates among General Population in Singapore

American Muslim Immigrant Mental Health: The Role of Racism and Mental Health Stigma

Cervical Cancer Screening Among Arab Women in the United States: An Integrative Review

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