Identifier: TFG:2717
Authors: Essalhi, Fatima
Abstract:
Introduction: Although health and disease are universal concerns, each culture has very different representations of them. Considering that 14% of the Spanish population is immigrant and Moroccans are the most numerous immigrant community, it is important to know the differences that exist in this community and their implications on mental health. Objectives: to analyze the perception of the mental health of the Moroccan community in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands and their form of care in order to contribute to the improvement of the cultural competencies of the professionals who care for them. Methodology: a descriptive qualitative study of phenomenological type is carried out, through 10 semi-structured interviews to Moroccans between 40-60 years old resident in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, as well as a bibliographic search. Discussion: MI are classified as emotional and mental, considering emotional those that present alteration of mood and mental or crazy, those more serious cases with loss of reason and will. In addition to biological and psychosocial causes, they are also attributed to mystical causes linked to Islam, mainly witchcraft, jnun or the evil eye. The first choice of treatment is biomedicine, but it is often combined with traditional therapies, especially reading the Koran, as it is considered ineffective against supernatural causes. In the process of care the main barriers they perceive are language and the lack of knowledge of professionals about their culture. Conclusions: The Moroccan community's perception and beliefs regarding MI are based on a structure rooted in their cultural and social history, which is closely related to Islam. These determine their behaviour and care strategies, making it necessary for professionals to be aware of these beliefs and to take into account the mistakes that can be made in front of a Moroccan patient.
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