2023
DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1277341
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Exploring mental well-being, the emotional impact of visual impairment and experiences of prejudice and discrimination among adults from minority ethnic communities in the UK

Nikki Heinze,
Claire L. Castle

Abstract: BackgroundVisual impairment (V.I.) has been associated with a negative impact on mental health outcomes, including a process of grief among those who lose their sight. Older adults with V.I. who had experienced discrimination have been found to be at increased risk of depression, loneliness, poorer life satisfaction and poorer quality of life. Adults from minority ethnic communities (MEC) may be at increased risk of V.I. and yet, research on the experiences of MEC adults with V.I. remains limited. This article… Show more

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“…( 13–15 , 17 ). Indeed, mental well-being was significantly poorer among Asian participants in this sample ( 59 ). However, it is not possible to infer causality.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 76%
“…( 13–15 , 17 ). Indeed, mental well-being was significantly poorer among Asian participants in this sample ( 59 ). However, it is not possible to infer causality.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 76%
“…Details of the survey and sample have been described elsewhere ( 36 , 37 ). Briefly, participants were recruited through a healthcare database, local and national charities, social media, and radio adverts.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Experiences of negative attitudes and prejudice may also be slightly but not significantly more prevalent among adults with V.I. from UK minority ethnic communities (63.7%) than white adults (58.5%) ( Heinze and Castle, 2023 ).…”
Section: Behaviour – How the Public Treat People With VImentioning
confidence: 99%