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A Survey of British Senior Psychiatry Trainees’ Ethnocultural Personal Values

Received March 8, 2008; revised May 31 and July 30, 2008; accepted August 21, 2008. The authors are affiliated with the Psychiatry Department at Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, U.K.; Drs. Chaudhry and Husain are also affiliated with the Psychiatry Research Group at the University of Manchester in Manchester, U.K. Address correspondence to Kishen Neelam, University of Manchester, Lantern Centre, Vicarage Lane, Preston, UK; kishen.neelam{at}yahoo.co.uk (e-mail).

OBJECTIVE: The authors explored the ethnocultural values of a group of senior psychiatry trainees in the northwest region of England. METHODS: The authors surveyed senior psychiatry trainees using the Personal Values Questionnaire and analyzed responses under the headings of ethnic stereotypes, ethnocultural service issues, and perceptions of racism. They also explored training requirements on cultural issues in a subsample of trainees. RESULTS: The majority of the trainees disagreed with certain commonly held ethnic stereotypes and acknowledged the role of culture in mental health. However, they had contrasting views on the need for culture-specific services and on perceptions of racism. They expressed interest in training programs on cultural issues in psychiatric practice. CONCLUSION: In multicultural settings, personal beliefs, perceptions, and values are likely to influence psychiatric practice. A training program on cultural aspects of mental health could help improve awareness and sensitivity of these issues and the quality of care.

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