Predicting attitudes towards seeking medical care among Nigerian immigrants in the UK

Onyigbuo, Chineme Christian, Alexis-Garsee, Camille ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2646-3233 and van den Akker, Olga ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3529-4358 (2018) Predicting attitudes towards seeking medical care among Nigerian immigrants in the UK. Mental Health, Religion and Culture, 21 (8) . pp. 810-824. ISSN 1367-4676 [Article] (doi:10.1080/13674676.2018.1551343)

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Abstract

This study investigates the relationships between acculturation, religion, and coping styles; as well as their predictive potentials in relation to socio-demographic factors, on access to medical help among Nigerians in the UK. This is a cross-sectional study using questionnaires for data collection (N = 297). Results revealed negative correlations between assimilative behaviours and religious behaviours and between religious behaviours, denial and religious coping. High levels of religiosity and coping through behavioural disengagement and self-blame predicted poor attitudes to medical help; but those who used instrumental support, emotional support, and active coping showed more positive attitudes to medical help-seeking. No gender differences in medical help-seeking were found, but older people sought medical help more than those who were younger; while affiliation to the Christian religion predicted positive attitudes towards medical help seeking. These findings have implications for policy development towards tailored interventions that can enhance healthcare utilization among immigrants.

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