Author Identifier
Thi Ngoc Minh Nguyen: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1046-1615
Rosemary Saunders: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6213-4694
Lisa Whitehead: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6395-0279
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Nursing and Health Sciences
Volume
27
Issue
2
PubMed ID
40509751
Publisher
Wiley
School
School of Nursing and Midwifery
RAS ID
82293
Abstract
This study explored the support networks and care needs of older Vietnam-born adults living in Australia, using focused ethnography, and guided by Leininger's Culture Care theory. Data were collected through participant observation and in-depth interviews over 7 months in Perth, Western Australia, and analyzed thematically. Twelve participants were included. Two themes emerged: “The collectivist context of disease management” and “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Chronic disease self-management primarily took place within family and community settings, with ethnic communities playing a significant role. Migration-related stigma influenced perceived care needs, creating a gap between perceived and actual support. Findings highlight the essential role of community and family in managing chronic diseases among older Vietnam-born Australians. Health care providers should consider collaborating with ethnic communities using family-based approaches to address these self-management needs. Future studies could explore whether these findings are applicable to other older foreign-born populations from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in Australia.
DOI
10.1111/nhs.70158
Creative Commons License
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Comments
Nguyen, T. N. M., Saunders, R., Dermody, G., & Whitehead, L. (2025). Support networks and care needs: Insights from older Vietnam-born Australians living with chronic disease. Nursing & Health Sciences, 27(2), e70158. https://doi.org/10.1111/nhs.70158