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Common Mental Disorders at the Time of Deportation: A Survey at the Mexico-United States Border.
- Source :
- Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health; Dec2015, Vol. 17 Issue 6, p1732-1738, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Deportations from the Unites States (US) to Mexico increased substantially during the last decade. Considering deportation as a stressful event with potential consequences on mental health, we aimed to (1) estimate the prevalence of common mental disorders (CMD) among deported migrants; and (2) explore the association between migratory experience, social support and psychological variables, and CMD in this group. In repatriation points along the border, a probability sample of deportees responded to the Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ). The prevalence of CMD was 16.0 % (95 % CI 12.3, 20.6). There was a U-shaped association between time in the US and SRQ score. Times returned to Mexico, having a spouse in the US, number of persons in household, less social support, anxiety as a personality trait, and avoidant coping style were directly associated with SRQ score. Public health policies should address the need for mental health care among deported migrants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15571912
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 110652528
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-014-0083-y