Black and minority ethnic parents with mental health problems and their children
Greene, R.; Pugh, R.; and Roberts, D., Social Care Institute for Excellence, SCIE Research Briefing 29, September 2008
This briefing covers research that helps to understand the experiences of black and minority ethnic families where one or both parents have severe or enduring mental health problems and where children are under the age of 18. The briefing does not include older people (those aged 65 and over), dementia, detailed evaluations of services and interventions, or experiences of particular services.
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Scoping exercise with black and minority ethnic groups on perceptions of mental wellbeing in Scotland
Newbigging, K. et al, Centre for Ethnicity and Health, Health Scotland,  August 2008
This study provides the results of interviews and an extensive literature review into perceptions of mental wellbeing by black and minority ethnic communities (BME).  The report explores different interpretations of what is meant by mental health, highlighting the importance of spirituality in black and minority perceptions of good  mental wellbeing.
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Human tissue and blood or organ donation, transplantation and minority ethnic communities: A literature review
Hudson, N., and Johnson, M. R. D., Mary Seacole Research Centre, Working Paper No.6, August 2004
This study considers the issue of tissue, blood and organ donation amongst black and minority ethnic communities, considering factors that may hinder donations including religion, lack of information provision or an unwillingness to discuss the issue amongst healthcare professionals.
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Palliative care, cancer and minority ethnic communities: A literature review
Johnson, M. R. D., Mary Seacole Research Centre, Working Paper No.5, May 2001
This study considers the issue of delivering palliative care equitably in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural society. It provides a review of the literature relating to ethnicity and cancer.
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A review of black and minority ethnic (BME) employee experiences of workplace bullying
Giga, S. I.; Hoel, H.; and Lewis, D., Research Commissioned by the Dignity at Work Partnership, 2008
This report highlights the extent of black and minority ethnic employee experiences of workplace bullying, and develops a business case for tackling workplace bullying from a BME perspective. Recommendations and guidance are then presented.
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A review of research among black African Communities affected by HIV in the UK and Europe
Prost, A., African HIV Research Forum, 2006
This review summarises the literature on prevention interventions with African migrant communities affected by HIV in the UK and other European countries, and makes recommendations for future interventions.
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Learning difficulties and ethnicity
Mir, G. Et al, Department of Health, 2001
This report examines the needs of black and minority ethnic people with learning difficulties and of their carers. It also considers the services available to meet those needs, using information obtained from interviews with service providers, user groups, carer organisations and a review of the available pre-existing literature.
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