dc.contributor.author |
Wong, Agnes |
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dc.contributor.author |
Peiris-John, Roshini |
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dc.contributor.author |
Sobrun-Maharaj, Amritha |
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dc.contributor.author |
Ameratunga, Shanthi |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2018-10-09T03:15:49Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2015-12 |
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dc.identifier.issn |
1172-6164 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/2292/39814 |
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dc.description.abstract |
INTRODUCTION:The proportion of young people in New Zealand identifying with Asian ethnicities has increased considerably. Despite some prevalent health concerns, Asian youth are less likely than non-Asian peers to seek help. As preparatory research towards a more nuanced approach to service delivery and public policy, this qualitative study aimed to identify young Asian New Zealanders' perspectives on best approaches to investigate health issues of priority concern to them. METHODS:Three semi-structured focus group discussions were conducted with 15 Asian youth leaders aged 18-24 years. Using an inductive approach for thematic analysis, key themes were identified and analysed. FINDINGS:Study participants considered ethno-cultural identity, racism and challenges in integration to play significant roles influencing the health of Asian youth (especially mental health) and their access to health services. While emphasising the importance of engaging young Asians in research and service development so that their needs and aspirations are met, participants also highlighted the need for approaches that are cognisant of the cultural, contextual and intergenerational dimensions of issues involved in promoting youth participation. CONCLUSION:Research that engages Asian youth as key agents using methods that are sensitive to their cultural and sociological contexts can inform more responsive health services and public policy. This is of particular relevance in primary health care where culturally competent services can mitigate risks of unmet health needs and social isolation. |
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dc.format.medium |
Electronic |
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dc.language |
eng |
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dc.relation.ispartofseries |
Journal of primary health care |
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dc.rights |
Items in ResearchSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated. Previously published items are made available in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Details obtained from http://www.sherpa.ac.uk/romeo/issn/1172-6164/ |
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dc.rights.uri |
https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/docs/uoa-docs/rights.htm |
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dc.rights.uri |
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en_US |
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dc.subject |
Humans |
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dc.subject |
Focus Groups |
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dc.subject |
Mental Health |
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dc.subject |
Health Status |
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dc.subject |
Research |
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dc.subject |
Public Policy |
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dc.subject |
Socioeconomic Factors |
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dc.subject |
Adolescent |
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dc.subject |
Asian Continental Ancestry Group |
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dc.subject |
Health Services Accessibility |
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dc.subject |
New Zealand |
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dc.subject |
Female |
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dc.subject |
Male |
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dc.subject |
Cultural Competency |
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dc.subject |
Minority Health |
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dc.subject |
Young Adult |
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dc.subject |
Racism |
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dc.title |
Priorities and approaches to investigating Asian youth health: perspectives of young Asian New Zealanders. |
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dc.type |
Journal Article |
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dc.identifier.doi |
10.1071/hc15282 |
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pubs.issue |
4 |
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pubs.begin-page |
282 |
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pubs.volume |
7 |
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dc.rights.holder |
Copyright: CSIRO |
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dc.identifier.pmid |
26668833 |
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pubs.end-page |
290 |
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pubs.publication-status |
Published |
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dc.rights.accessrights |
http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/OpenAccess |
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pubs.subtype |
Journal Article |
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pubs.elements-id |
515040 |
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pubs.org-id |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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pubs.org-id |
Population Health |
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pubs.org-id |
Epidemiology & Biostatistics |
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dc.identifier.eissn |
1172-6156 |
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pubs.record-created-at-source-date |
2015-12-16 |
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pubs.dimensions-id |
26668833 |
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