Razmin Shah

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Deborah Christie

University College London

Samuel M. Stein

Baruch College

Miranda Wolpert

University College London

Jackie Dabney

Northampton College

Simon Draycott

Broadmoor Hospital

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University of Bedfordshire

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Royal London Hospital

Dartford And Gravesham NHS Trust

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital of the West Indies

The London College

Institute of Child Health

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Attitudes To and Knowledge of CAMHS: Differences Between Pakistani and White British Mothers

Child and Adolescent Mental Health (2003)

Samuel M. Stein Deborah Christie Razmin Shah Jackie Dabney Miranda Wolpert

Background: Research suggests that there are differences in the problems that are referred to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) by White British and Asian families as well as differences in how these services are accessed. There is a need for more information about how different ethnic communities perceive and access CAMH services. Method: White British or Pakistani mothers of children between 0–20 years at an urban health centre were invited to complete a study‐specific questionnaire written in English (with verbal translation provided when needed). Data were collected on awareness and experience of, and willingness to use CAMH services; severity of problems before referral is considered and additional factors that influence service use. Results: In comparison to White British mothers, Pakistani mothers were found to be less likely to consider a referral for problems judged as mild or moderate. There was no difference for severe problems. Qualitative factors that would enhance the use of CAMH services by Pakistani mothers include the availability of culture and gender matched therapists, and better access to translation facilities. Conclusions: The study highlights service needs and expectations of mothers of Pakistani origin, and emphasises the need for relevant, inclusive and culturally sensitive services.

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10.1111/1475-3588.00042

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A comparison of Pakistani and Caucasian mothers' perceptions of child and adolescent mental health problems

Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (2004)

Razmin Shah Simon Draycott Miranda Wolpert Deborah Christie Samuel M. Stein

Abstract Pakistani and Caucasian mothers were both highly accurate in the identification of child and adolescent mental health problems. In a community-based vignettes study, Caucasian mothers were more likely to identify all behaviours as problematic. However, Pakistani mothers who did identify behaviours as problematic then rated them as being as (or more) serious than the Caucasian mothers. Despite this, Pakistani mothers were less likely to seek treatment from local child and adolescent mental health services.

10.1177/1363275204047808

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