Research Paper
A qualitative study exploring the factors influencing perceptions of mental illness and coping strategies in ethnic minority populations experiencing negative mood symptoms in Hong Kong

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Highlights

  • Ethnic minorities often face barriers to accessing health services, particularly mental health services. The reasons for this are complicated but rarely described in the literature.

  • This study seeks to address this research gap by examining the conceptualization of mental illness and perceived barriers to mental health service utilization.

  • The findings highlight the importance of considering sociocultural factors when planning mental health services for ethnic minorities.

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