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This study explored carers\u2019 perspectives on how these factors shape mental health experiences and caregiving practices.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Guided by Leininger\u2019s transcultural nursing framework, a descriptive phenomenological design using Colaizzi\u2019s method was employed. Ten African Australian carers, recruited through purposive and snowball sampling, participated in semi-structured interviews.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Two themes emerged: (a) cultural and social influences on caregiving, and (b) spirituality and religion as central to mental health. Participants described caregiving as shaped by cultural expectations, gender roles, stigma and transnational family obligations. Spirituality and religion influenced understandings of mental illness, coping and help-seeking, with faith-based practices often used alongside formal services.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion\/Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Findings highlight the importance of culturally responsive mental health care that acknowledges spirituality, religion, family and community values. 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