Barriers to substance use and mental health utilization among Asian-American women: exploring the conflict between emotional distress and cultural stigma
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Background There has been growing incidence of depression, suicide, substance use, and sexually transmitted infections among Asian-American women. However, they are reluctant to seek health and mental health services. There is scant empirical research focused on potential barriers to health-care utilization among Asian-American women. The present paper contributes to the literature by providing an indepth exploration of the factors Asian-American women identify as preventing them from seeking healthcare services.
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