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A systematic review of ethnicity and pathways to care in dementia
Author(s)	Naaheed Mukadam, Claudia Cooper, Gill Livingston
Journal title	International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol 26, no 1, January 2011
Pages	pp 12-20
Source	http://www.interscience.wiley.com/journal/gps
Keywords	Dementia ; Ethnic groups ; Awareness [services] ; Usage [services] ; Literature reviews.
Annotation	The purpose of the study was to review literature that explored the help seeking behaviours of people from minority ethnic (ME) groups with dementia and their families. Three quantitative and 10 qualitative papers were found to meet the inclusion criteria. Barriers to accessing specialist help for dementia included: not conceptualising dementia as an illness; believing dementia was a normal consequence of ageing; thinking dementia had spiritual, psychological, physical health or social causes; feeling that caring for the person with dementia was a personal or family responsibility; experiences of shame and stigma within the community; believing there was nothing that could be done to help; and negative experiences of healthcare services. The authors conclude that there are significant barriers to help seeking for dementia in ME groups. (JL).
Accession Number	CPA-110804012 A
Classmark	EA: TK: QLA: QLD: 64A
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