Psychotherapy in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

West, Julia

doi:10.1037/h0085677

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“…Several explanations may bear out. As with other non-Western populations (Al-Krenawi, 1999; Al-Krenawi & Graham, 1999a;Fabrega, 1991; Minuchin-Itzigshon et al 19~4; Sue & Zane, 1987;West, 1987), it is probable that the stigma of psychiatric treatment may dissuade Jordanians from seeking and receiving professional care (Savaya, 1995(Savaya, , 1998 earlier in their lives. In non-~Iestcrn cultures, stigma attached to mental health services may be influenced by moral issues in defining problems, the belief that traditional practices are effective, and the perception of incompetence attached to individuals who request outside assistance (Ibrahim & Alnafie, 1991;Soliman, 1999).…”

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Ethnic and Gender Differences in Mental Health Utilization: the Case of Muslim Jordanian and Moroccan Jewish Israeli Out-Patient Psychiatric Patients

Al‐Krenawi

Graham

Ophir

et al. 2001

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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A sample of 148 (87 Jordanian [61 male, 26 female] and 61 Israeli [26 male, 35 female]) was selected from a psychiatric clinic in Ashdod Israel and Zarka Jordan, using convenience sampling methodology over a 12 month period in late 1997 and early 1998. A revised Hopkins Symptom Checklist: A Self-Report Symptom Inventory (HSCL) was translated into Arabic and Hebrew and distributed to subjects; additional questions explored demographic characteristics, forms of received treatment, patient perceptions of treatment efficacy, patient use of traditional healers, and patient explanation of etiology. Data revealed that there were differences in dimensions between the 2 groups based on nationality and gender. More Jordanians than Israelis expected medications as the main treatment, and unlike Israelis, no Jordanian patients received individual psychotherapy. Israelis expected medications, advice, directions, and instructions from psychiatrists. Both ethnic groups consulted a wide array of traditional healers, although precise types of healers varied according to gender and ethnicity. Israeli subjects gave more diverse explanations of mental health etiologies: physical, family, divorce, economic, unemployment; whereas Jordanians tended to emphasize divine and spiritual sources. Implications for psychiatric practice are discussed.

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Ethnic and Gender Differences in Mental Health Utilization: the Case of Muslim Jordanian and Moroccan Jewish Israeli Out-Patient Psychiatric Patients

Al‐Krenawi

Graham

Ophir

et al. 2001

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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“…Patients do not expect psychiatrists to undertake any form of talking therapy, other than what is related to prescribing medications or giving physical examinations (Al-Krenawi and Graham, 1999a;Ibrahim and Ibrahim, 1993;Kulwicki, 1996;West, 1987). Similarly, patients expect psychiatrists to treat the body somatically and to provide cures for physical symptoms within a short time, and are consequently disappointed when this does not occur Kulwicki, 1996).…”

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“…This perspective may be reinforced by a community or family context that is collective. Individual responsibility for behaviour is less perceived in isolation of others within the community (Al-Krenawi, 1999bBazzoui, 1970;West, 1987).…”

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Mental Health Service Utilization Among the Arabs in Israel

Al‐Krenawi

2002

Social Work in Health Care

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National hospitalization records (1995, 1986, N = 15,698) reveal that Arab women utilize psychiatric services less than Arab men. The exact reverse occurs among Jewish patients. Moreover, Arab patients significantly underutilize mental health services, compared to Jewish patients. Possible reasons for these utilization patterns include: Arab health care utilization patterns in general; the availability of mental health services in Arab communities; the influence of the "cultural" over the "professional" in Arab mental health utilization; the lack of Arab mental health practitioners; Arab attitudes towards mental health; and gendered role constructions within Arab society. Findings emphasize the need for a policy of developing infrastructure and trained personnel that can provide services adapted to the special cultural characteristics of the Arab population.

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“…Referring to the situation in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, West (1987) suggested that the Islamic influence on Arab psychology is revealed in the conviction that the future is in the hands of Allah. Many patients believe that the therapist is hakeem (wise man and healer), through whom Allah works.…”

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Culture and Psychotherapy: Review and Practical Guidelines

Tseng

1999

Transcult Psychiatry

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In this overview, the subject of culture and psychotherapy is considered broadly from five perspectives: (i) culture-embedded indigenous healing practices, (ii) culture-influenced ‘unique’ psychotherapies, (iii) cultural elements in ‘mainstream’ therapies, (iv) the practice of psychotherapy in different societies, and (v) intercultural psychotherapy. Various modes of therapy are compared with respect to their basic orientations, techniques and mechanisms of therapy. Culture-relevant psychotherapy requires technical adjustment, theoretical modifications and philosophical reconsideration. Practical suggestions are made regarding areas that need attention in order to conduct culturally appropriate psychotherapy.

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Psychotherapy in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

Cited by 17 publications

References 2 publications

Ethnic and Gender Differences in Mental Health Utilization: the Case of Muslim Jordanian and Moroccan Jewish Israeli Out-Patient Psychiatric Patients

Ethnic and Gender Differences in Mental Health Utilization: the Case of Muslim Jordanian and Moroccan Jewish Israeli Out-Patient Psychiatric Patients

Mental Health Service Utilization Among the Arabs in Israel

Culture and Psychotherapy: Review and Practical Guidelines

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