The mental health of Muslim mothers in extended families living in Britain: The impact of intergenerational disagreement on anxiety and depression

Sonuga‐Barke, Edmund; Mistry, Minal; Qureshi, Shazia Farheen

doi:10.1111/j.2044-8260.1998.tb01397.x

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“…However, this dichotomy in terms of cultural orientation may leave individuals in a vulnerable state. Some research specific to Muslims suggests that individuals who do not share the same traditional cultural beliefs and values of their extended family may be at risk for mental health problems (Sonuga‐Barke & Mistry, 2000; Sonuga‐Barke et al, 1998). Hence, we hypothesized that a match between personal and family acculturation would be associated with less depression; by the same token, a mismatch should be associated with more depression.…”

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“…Although there are no studies that directly explore the relationship between the degree of personal–family acculturation match and depression in Muslims, there is indirect evidence for this association. In a study that explored the consequences of intergenerational differences regarding childrearing on the mental health of Muslim mothers living in extended families, Sonuga‐Barke, Mistry, and Qureshi (1998) found high rates of depression and anxiety in Muslim mothers. Muslim mothers espoused less traditional childrearing beliefs than did Muslim grandmothers, and this discrepancy was stronger in more acculturated nuclear families (i.e., excluding grandparents).…”

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Acculturation and depressive symptoms in Muslim university students: Personal–family acculturation match

Asvat

Malcarne

2008

Int J Psychol

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The relationships of personal acculturation and of personal-family acculturation match to depressive symptoms were investigated in a sample of 68 Muslim university students. Two dimensions of personal and family acculturation were assessed: heritage and mainstream culture identification. Participants completed the Vancouver Index of Acculturation (Ryder, Alden, & Paulhus, 2000 ) and the depressive disorder subscale of the Psychiatric Diagnostic Screening Questionnaire (Zimmerman & Mattia, 1999 ). For personal acculturation, individuals with high personal heritage culture identification reported fewer lifetime (but not past-year) depressive symptoms. In contrast, individuals with high personal mainstream culture identification reported more past-year (but not lifetime) depressive symptoms. The hypothesis that a match between personal and family acculturation orientation would be associated with fewer depressive symptoms was supported for heritage culture identification only. For past-year depression, the two match conditions (low or high personal and family heritage culture identification) were associated with significantly fewer depressive symptoms than a low personal/high family mismatch but did not differ from a high personal/low family mismatch. For lifetime depression, a high personal/high family match was associated with significantly fewer depressive symptoms than all other conditions. Findings suggests that, for Muslims, a match of high personal and high family heritage culture identification may act as a protective factor for the experience of depressive symptoms both in the short term (past year) and in the long term (lifetime).

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Acculturation and depressive symptoms in Muslim university students: Personal–family acculturation match

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Malcarne

2008

Int J Psychol

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“…Research has demonstrated that traditionalism in family structures may have a detrimental effect for some South Asian women and for particular generations (Sonuga-Barke et al, 1998). These studies have shown positive effects of extended family living for Muslim children and their grandmothers but negative effects for Muslim mothers.…”

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The Mental Health Status of South Asian Women in Britain

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Cochrane

2005

Psychology and Developing Societies

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Mental Health of South Asian Women in Britain / 195 This article reviews the research on the mental health status of South Asian women living in UK. It reports on the findings from epidemiological studies of the prevalence of depression, suicide, parasuicide, deliberate self-harm and eating disorders in this community. Focus is on research studies that describe cultural influences on conceptualisations and expressions of distress, help seeking behaviours and alternative coping strategies. The influence of acculturation and "culture conflict" as they impact upon women's mental health is also highlighted. The review concludes by considering, first, salient cultural and religious concepts identified in studies that may facilitate understanding South Asian women's mental ill health, and second, the urgent need to develop gender, linguistic and culturally sensitive mental health services for women of South Asian origins now citizens of UK.

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“…Cultural and linguistic differences may hinder the detection and treatment of PND among South Asian communities 10 . Muslim mothers living in extended families have been reported to display unusually high levels of depression and anxiety 11 . UK women of South Asian descent who were born in India or East Africa have a 40% higher suicide rate than women born in England and Wales…”

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Breast-feeding and maternal mental well-being among Bangladeshi and Pakistani women in north-east England

Noor

Rousham

2007

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Objectives: To explore the relationship between infant feeding and maternal mental well-being among women of Bangladeshi and Pakistani ethnicity; and to explore the sources of advice, information and support available to women before and after childbirth. Design: A cross-sectional survey of infant feeding and maternal well-being via structured interviews conducted in the home. Setting: Home visits within two inner-city wards of Newcastle upon Tyne. Subjects: Eighty-six women of South Asian ethnicity. Results: Enjoyment of everyday activities was higher among women who breastfed only (P 5 0.028); whereas feeling sad or crying during pregnancy was lower among breast-feeding women (P 5 0.005), as was not sleeping well (P 5 0.003) and feeling that everything was too much (P 5 0.039), compared with women who used formula or mixed feeding. Women who breast-fed only had better mean mood scores than those who formula-fed or those who both breast-fed and formula-fed (P , 0.001). Mean mood responses were also significantly associated with the mother's level of understanding of English and number of years in education (P 5 0.005 and P 5 0.003, respectively). The association between method of feeding and maternal mood remained strong after controlling for the effects of English language and maternal education. Conclusions: The study suggests that breast-feeding may be an important mediator of maternal mental well-being after childbirth. Community-based programmes tailored to the needs of Bangladeshi and Pakistani women which support breast-feeding and encourage exclusive breast-feeding may be of benefit. Keywords Breast-feeding Postnatal depression EthnicityAccess and provision of mental health services to black and minority ethnic groups in the UK has been the subject of extensive Government consultation in recent years 1,2 . Current policies for the general population include the blanket administration of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Screening Questionnaire (EPDS) by health visitors as an initial tool for identifying women at risk of postnatal depression (PND) 3 . However, the EPDS screening questionnaire has not been well validated within black and minority ethnic groups 1 . The EPDS has been found to be unsatisfactory for use among ethnic minority groups, even when applied by link workers who are matched ethnically and linguistically to the cultural group that they work with 4,5 . Health visitors have reported that the word 'depression' is non-existent in many ethnic languages, and that initiating discussions about feelings during the postnatal period can be difficult 4,5 . Recently, the Community Practitioners and Health Visitors Association (CPHVA) piloted a picture booklet to elicit feelings about mood as an alternative to the EPDS. Following the pilot scheme and evaluation, and positive feedback from mothers, this resource is now recommended by the CPHVA for use with women from ethnic minorities 4,5 . The aim of the present study was to examine the experiences of Bangladeshi and Pakistani women during ...

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The mental health of Muslim mothers in extended families living in Britain: The impact of intergenerational disagreement on anxiety and depression

Cited by 18 publications

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Acculturation and depressive symptoms in Muslim university students: Personal–family acculturation match

Acculturation and depressive symptoms in Muslim university students: Personal–family acculturation match

The Mental Health Status of South Asian Women in Britain

Breast-feeding and maternal mental well-being among Bangladeshi and Pakistani women in north-east England

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