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Eric Lim1, Takeshi Hamamura2, Jaya Dantas2
1School of Nursing, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA 6150, Australia.
Abstract:
Background: Culturally and Racially Marginalised (CaRM) communities in Australia encounter subtle and covert forms of prejudice, commonly referred to as "new racism". Within healthcare settings, these experiences can shape trust, engagement, and patterns of help-seeking. Mental health nurses are often the first point of contact in care delivery, and their ability to recognise, respond to, and mitigate the impacts of new racism is critical for fostering therapeutic relationships and supporting equitable access. Understanding how CaRM communities perceive the conditions that influence their mental health service use is fundamental for informing more equitable and culturally responsive care. Objective: This study explored the viewpoints of CaRM community members regarding the factors they consider important for addressing new racism in healthcare systems and supporting engagement with mental health services. Design: Q methodology was used to identify statistically derived viewpoints that reflect shared viewpoints about the conditions perceived as critical for addressing the impacts of new racism on mental health service use. Setting: Participants were recruited from culturally and linguistically diverse communities across Australia through community settings, social media, and professional networks. Participants: Thirty-five individuals from CaRM backgrounds completed the Q-sort. Methods: This Q methodology consisted of five steps: (1) set up of the Q-sorting instrument, (2) selection of participants, (3) data collection, (4) factor analysis, and (5) factor interpretation. Results: Three distinct viewpoints were identified: (1) raising awareness of mental health issues within CaRM communities (community-focused), (2) providing visible anti-racism and culturally safe services (service-focused), and (3) recognising and formally addressing new racism within healthcare systems (policy-focused). Conclusions: This study offers the first empirically derived, community-informed set of viewpoints on addressing new racism in Australian mental healthcare. While exploratory, the findings highlight multi-level considerations that are potentially relevant to mental health nursing practice, and may be useful to inform future research, policy development, and service redesign aimed at strengthening cultural responsiveness and equity in mental health systems.
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