An Exploration of the Help-Seeking Behaviors of Arab-Muslims Living in the US: A Socioecological Model

Abstract

An exploratory, qualitative study was conducted using 17 individual face-to- face semi-structured interviews. The semi-structured interview was written as a list of open-ended questions and topics. In addition, based on the participant’s responses during the interview, supplemental probes were added by the interviewer. The interviews were audio-recorded and were transcribed verbatim by the interviewer. Transcriptions were anonymous and assigned only a number. Results: Ten lay persons (4 males; age = [M = 26.30, SD = 11.53]) and 7 key informants were recruited (5 males; age = [M = 42.14, SD = 10.63]). The key informants included 3 psychiatrists, 2 imams, one clinical social worker, and one licensed mental health counselor. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved)