New Acquisitions: CEH library
July to August 2009
AIDS/STI
‘Diagnosis and Stigma and Identity Amongst HIV Positive Black Africans Living in
the UK’ 2006, Flowers, Paul et al., Psychology and Health, 21(1), pp. 109-122.
Periodic Survey of HIV Knowledge and Use of Health Services Among People
from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds, 2006-2008, 2009, by
Augustine Asante et.al., National Centre in HIV Social Research (NCHSR), The
University of NSW, last viewed September 2009,
http://nchsr.arts.unsw.edu.au/pdf%20reports/CALDperiodicsurvey.pdf
Africans
We Have a Voice – Hear Us: The Settlement Experiences of Refugees and
Migrants from the Horn of Africa, by E. Pittaway & Ch. Muli, Horn of Africa Relief
and Development Agency, The Centre for Refugee Research, NSW, last viewed
September 2009,
http://www.crr.unsw.edu.au/documents/HARDA%20Full%20Report%20Final%2002
0709.pdf
AIDS/STI
Sexual Behaviour and HIV Infection in Black-Africans in England: Results from the
Mayisha II Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles 2007, by K.E. Sadler et.al.,
Sexually Transmitted Infections, 83, pp. 523-529
Alternative Therapies
Falungong: Recent Developments in Chinese Notions of Healing, by D. Dysart
Gale & W.M. Gorman-Yao, Journal of Cultural Diversity, vol. 10, no. 4, pg. 124.
Audiovisual materials / DVDs
I’ll Call Australia Home: Refugee Families From Burma and Sudan Discover the
Joys and Challenges of Their New Australian Home, produced by Film Australia,
Becker Entertainment and SBS Independent, Screen Australia, Sydney 2008.
Abstract: Over six months, this film offers an intimate record of the Burmese and
Sudanese families as they tackle their new life experiences; from their first
supermarket trip to their first day at school, to dealing with Australian welfare
agencies.
Like My Own Family: Care, Culture and Language for Older Migrants, produced
by the Northern Migrant Resource Centre, Preston VIC 2006. Abstract: This is an 18
minute documentary film which invites the viewer into the homes of 5 frail older
migrant families from diverse cultural backgrounds, namely Turkish, Vietnamese,
Somali, Greek and Assyrian.
Taking the First Step Together: Gambler’s Help in Your Community, A Resource to
Support Problem Gambling Education with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
(CALD) Communities, produced by the Multicultural Gambler’s Help Program
and Solid Media, funded by the Office of Gaming and Racing, Department of
Justice, Melbourne 2009. Abstract: CALD communities face a number of issues
that can make them vulnerable to problem gambling and limit their access to
professional support services. Using culturally relevant characters and scenarios,
this DVD covers pathways to gambling, the impact of problem gambling, and
options for seeking help. The resource kit includes:
- Culturally relevant characters and scenarios
- Discussion questions
- Tips for Presentation
Chinese
Family Care: An Exploratory Study of Experience and Expectations Among Older
Chinese Immigrants in Australia, by M. Lo & Ch. Russell, Contemporary Nurse
(2007) 25, issue 1-2, May – June, pp. 31-38
Predictors of Health Service Barriers for Older Chinese Immigrants in Canada by
D. Lai & S. Chan, Health and Social Work, vol. 12, no. 1 February 2007, pp. 57-65
Raising Children in Chinese Immigrant Families: Evidence from the research
Literature by Karen Guo, Australian Journal of Early Childhood, vol. 31, no. 2 June
2006
Cultural Competence
Cultural Competence in Primary Health Care: Perspectives, Tools and Resources,
Summary Report 2005, Rhymes, J. & Brown, D.C., Capital Health, Nova Scotia,
Canada, last viewed September 2009,
http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/default.aspx?page=DocumentRender&doc.Id=21
0
Identifying the Core Components of Cultural Competence: Findings From A
Delphi Study by M. Jirwe, K. Gerrish, S. Keeney, A. Emami, Journal of Clinical
Nursing, 2009.
The Purnell Model for Cultural Competence 2002, by, Larry Purnell, Journal of
Transcultural Nursing, vol. 13, no. 3, July 2002, pp. 193-196
Drugs & Alcohol
Khat: A Literature Review 2009, Fitzgerald, John, Centre for Culture Ethnicity and
Health (CEH), Carlton VIC, last viewed August 2009,
http://www.ceh.org.au/resources/publications.aspx
Gambling
Risking All: Stories of Vietnamese Gamblers, Vietnamese Creative Arts Project
[2009], Gambler’s Help, Victoria, last viewed August 2009
http://www.newaustraliamedia.org/node/132
The Prevention of Gambling Problems in Youth: A Conceptual Framework 2002,
by L.M. Dickson, J. L. Derevensky, & R. Gupta, Journal of Gambling Studies, vol.
18, no. 2, pp. 97-159
Youth Gambling Problems: A Public Health Perspective 2005, by C. Messerlian, J.
Derevensky & R. Gupta, Health Promotion International, vol. 20, no. 1
Hindus
Caring for Hindu Patients 2008, Thakrar, D., Das, R. & Sheikh, A., Radcliffe
Publishing, Oxford. Abstract: With a brief and cohesive overview of Hinduism, the
book explores issues such as language, dress, diet and festivals with emphasis on
their practical relevance to healthcare professionals.
Immigration
Cultural and Linguistic Inclusion? Literature Review on Social Inclusion, Cohesion
and Culture 2009, Hater, Carrie, National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA), Harris
Park, NSW, last viewed August 2009,
http://www.neda.org.au/page/cultural_and_linguistic_inclusion.html
Iranians
Concepts of Sexuality and Health Among Iranian Women in Australia by E. M.
Khoei and J. Richters, Australian Family Physician , 2008, vol. 37, no. 3, March, pp.
190-192, last viewed August 2009, http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/200803/29072
Language Services
Arranging an Interpreter: This tip sheet addresses the language and cultural
issues that must be considered when booking an interpreter
Assessing the Need for an Interpreter: This tip sheet will assist you to determine
whether an interpreter is needed to work with a particular client
Developing a Comprehensive Language Services Response: This tip sheet covers
the key elements of planning for language services
Working with Interpreters: This tip sheet will assist you to effectively plan and
conduct a session involving an interpreter
All of the above have been produced by the Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and
Health in 2009 and can be downloaded on:
http://www.ceh.org.au/resources/publications.aspx
Mental Health
Demystifying Mental Health in Ethnic Communities: Multicultural Mental Health
Project Evaluation 2009, by P. Toczek, Australian Polish Community Services,
Melbourne
Factors Influencing Stigma: A Comparison of Greek-Cypriot and English Attitudes
Towards Mental Illness in North London 2002, by Ch. Papadopoulos, G. Leavey,
Ch. Vincent, Soc. Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol (2002), 37, pp. 430-343
‘Stigma: Barrier to Mental Health Care Among Ethnic Minorities’ by F.A. Gary,
Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 2005, 26, pp. 979-999
Racism
Levels of Racism: A Theoretic Framework and a Gardener’s Tale, by C. Ph. Jones,
American Journal of Public Health,2000, vol. 90, no. 8, last viewed August 2009,
http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/200803/29072
Refugees
Comprehensive Health Assessment for Newly Arrived Refugee Children in
Australia 2004, by N. Davidson et.al., Journal Paediatr. Child Health, 40, pp. 562568
Refugees: Asylum Seekers
Health-care Outcomes in Ethno culturally Discordant Medical Encounters: The
Role of Physician Transnational Competence in Consultations with Asylum
Seekers 2006, Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, vol. 8, no. 2, April 2006,
pp. 137-147
Vietnamese
Acculturation, Sexual Behaviour, Risk and Knowledge in Vietnamese Men Living
in Metropolitan Sydney, Health Promotion Journal of Australia 2009, 20 (1), pp. 1319
Women
Working with Young Women: Empowerment, Rights and Health s.a., by Instituto
Promundo, Salud y Genero, Ecos, Instituto PAPAI, World Education, last viewed
September 2009,
http://www.promundo.org.br/materiais%20de%20apoio/publicacoes/MANUAL%
20M.pdf