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Alternative Title:
J Immigr Minor Health
Publisher's site:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10903-015-0325-7
Personal Author:
Aoe, Trong ; Shetty, Sharmila ; Sivilli, Teresa ; Blanton, Curtis ; Ellis, Heidi ; ... More +
Aoe, Trong ; Shetty, Sharmila ; Sivilli, Teresa ; Blanton, Curtis ; Ellis, Heidi ; Geltman, Paul L. ; Cochran, Jennifer ; Taylor, Eboni ; Lankau, Emily W. ; Cardozo, Barbara Lopes Less -
Description:
Refugee agencies noticed a high number of suicides among Bhutanese refugees resettled in the United States between 2009 and 2012. We aimed to estimate prevalence of mental health conditions and identify factors associated with suicidal ideation among Bhutanese refugees. We conducted a stratified random cross-sectional survey and collected information on demographics, mental health conditions, suicidal ideation, and post-migration difficulties. Bivariate logistic regressions were performed to identify factors associated with suicidal ideation. Prevalence of mental health conditions were: depression (21 %), symptoms of anxiety (19 %), post-traumatic stress disorder (4.5 %), and suicidal ideation (3 %), significant risk factors for suicidal ideation included: not being a provider of the family; perceiving low social support; and having symptoms of anxiety and depression. These findings suggest that Bhutanese refugees in the United States may have a higher burden of mental illness relative to the US population and may benefit from mental health screening and treatment. Refugee communities and service providers may benefit from additional suicide awareness training to identify those at highest risk.
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Adolescent Adult Anxiety Article Bhutan Bhutanese Refugees Cross-Sectional Studies Depression Female Humans Male Mental Health Middle Aged Post-migration Difficulties PTSD Refugees Risk Factors Social Support Socioeconomic Factors Suicidal Ideation Suicide Unemployment United States Young Adult
Source:
J Immigr Minor Health. 18(4):828-835
Pubmed ID:
26711245
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC4905789
Document Type:
Journal Article
Funding:
CC999999/Intramural CDC HHSUnited States/
Place as Subject:
United States
Collection(s):
CDC Public Access
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urn:sha256:df1b7f08013b834f3a51075047533db9867e9e5afc2e5eb8926d8e39b060dd19
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https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/39977/cdc_39977_DS1.pdf
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