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Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development Volume 21, 2011 - Issue 2
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Developing Help-Seeking Strategies for Pakistani Clients with Depressive Symptoms

PATRICK LEUNG Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston, E-mail: [email protected]
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MONIT CHEUNG Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston, E-mail: [email protected]
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ADA CHEUNG Adjunct Faculty, Graduate College of Social Work, University of Houston, E-mail: [email protected]
Pages 21-33 | Published online: 25 Apr 2012
 
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Abstract

A survey of 76 Pakistanis in the United States found a 26.3 percent prevalence rate of having self-reported depressive symptoms as measured by HSCL-25. The respondents with depressive symptoms preferred to visit physicians or talk with friends for dealing with mental health issues. Visiting the physician was significantly related to having depressive symptoms. Logistic regression found four significant factors contributing to depression among these Pakistanis: concerns on public financial assistance, loss of income, physicians as mental health consultants, and family/relationship concerns. This study implies that professionals must examine help-seeking strategies with evidence-based practice data to develop culturally relevant services for Asian immigrants.

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