Alcohol abuse recovery through the lens of Manitoban First Nations and Aboriginal women: A qualitative study

Abstract

We describe a phenomenological study that explored the experiences of First Nations and Aboriginal women during their journey of recovery from alcohol abuse. Seven women participated in individual, tape-recorded interviews, during which they described their experiences, yielding written protocols that were thematically analyzed. Results from this study revealed seven predominant themes that included the following: (a) guilt and shame, (b) unresolved core issues, (c) resilience, (d) tenacity, (e) recovery process, (f) family and friends, and (g) tradition and spirituality. Findings and implications for clinicians, administrators, educators, and future research are included.

Knowledge and attitude toward mental health and mental health problems among secondary school students in Jordan

“…This is an important area of research because some of these students will go on to serve the health needs of people in the community, including those with mental health issues (Ke et al, 2015). Gaining an awareness of school students' attitudes toward people with mental illnesses would enable teachers to educate them on the importance of caring for people with mental health issues (Doty‐Sweetnam & Morrissette, 2018; Economou et al, 2012).…”

Stigma Associated with Alcohol and Other Drug Use Among People from Migrant and Ethnic Minority Groups: Results from a Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies

“…• Studies with Indigenous or First Nation's peoples who have unique experiences underpinned by colonisation, dispossession, and discrimination; we feel we cannot do justice to these populations within this review. Other studies have explored AOD-related stigma among Aboriginal communities [39,40]. • Studies with migrants from main English-speaking countries who do not identify with an ethnic minority group and are less likely to experience power disparities.…”

Recovery capital among migrants and ethnic minorities: A qualitative systematic review of first-person perspectives

“…All studies demonstrated sufficient congruency between (1) the philosophical perspective and the research design, (2) methods and research goal, (3) data collection methods, (4) data analysis and representation, and (5) data interpretation. Concerning the congruency between research goals and methods (2), several studies intended to elucidate cultural factors in recovery, but did not inquire among respondents to what degree they would identify with these predefined cultures or communities (Bezdek et al, 2004;Doty-Sweetnam & Morrissette, 2018;Lewis & Allen, 2017;Liat, 2016;McCarron, Griese, Dippel, & McMahon, 2018;Mohatt et al, 2008). Some of the results should be interpreted as secondary, because of a different initial research question (Matamonasa-Bennett, 2017), or because proxies were interviewed to account for the recovery of others in the community (Ehrmin, 2002;Lewis & Allen, 2017) (3).…”