Cultural influences on mental health provision in the Caribbean: How do contemporary perceptions and beliefs about persons with mental illness inform workforce transformation?

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Ocho, Oscar Noel, Moorley, Calvin, Richardson Sheppard, Claudine, Caesar-Greasley, Lu Ann and Hardy, Sally (2023) Cultural influences on mental health provision in the Caribbean: How do contemporary perceptions and beliefs about persons with mental illness inform workforce transformation? Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 34 (1). pp. 14-23. ISSN 1043-6596

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Abstract

Introduction: Mental illness is a global phenomenon in society, including trained health professionals, often responding to people with mental illness based on perceptions and beliefs. The research examined “contemporary perceptions and beliefs about mental illness held by stakeholders” attending a mental health symposium in Trinidad. Methods: Data were collected using a 43-item questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS Version 22. Overall, 84 attendees working directly or experienced in mental health completed the survey. Results: Respondents believed mental illness should be treated within local community settings. Participants who were more comfortable sharing their mental health diagnosis with friends were more likely to share with others, including their employers. There was a relationship between perception of the superstitious causes of mental illness and its effects on healing. Discussion: Qualifications and experience in mental health do not reduce stigma associated with mental illness which has implications for addressing mental health literacy among health professionals.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Publisher Copyright: © The Author(s) 2022.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	caribbean,health professionals,mental illness,perceptions,spirituality,stigma,nursing(all),sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2900
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Health Sciences
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Mental Health and Social Care (fka Lifespan Health) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Norwich Institute for Healthy Aging
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Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	21 Aug 2025 16:30
Last Modified:	24 Aug 2025 06:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/100210
DOI:	10.1177/10436596221121329

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