Mental health and discrimination among migrants from Africa

An Italian cross‐sectional study

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ID11042897
AuthorsGianluca Voglino (0000-0002-5516-3419, Department of Public Health Sciences University of Torino Italy), Maria Rosaria Gualano (0000-0001-7357-2892, Department of Public Health Sciences University of Torino Italy, corresponding author), Giuseppina Lo Moro (0000-0002-9472-3263, Department of Public Health Sciences University of Torino Italy), Pietro Forghieri (0009-0005-0049-4121, Department of Public Health Sciences University of Torino Italy), Marco Caprioli (0000-0002-2999-9669, Department of Public Health Sciences University of Torino Italy), Heba Safwat Mhmoued Abdo Elhadidy (0000-0002-8425-8580, Department of Public Health Sciences University of Torino Italy), Fabrizio Bert (0000-0002-4329-9028, Department of Public Health Sciences University of Torino Italy), Roberta Siliquini (0000-0001-7388-3965, Department of Public Health Sciences University of Torino Italy)
Year2022
Volume50
Issue1
Pages601-619
Publication date2022-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Community Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0090-4392 • E-ISSN: 1520-6629
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/jcop.22685
PMID34380179
OpenAlexW3189937101
LanguageEN
Citations received8
References cited27

This study aimed to assess depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and discrimination in African migrants and investigate determinants. A cross‐sectional study was conducted in Italy (July 2019–February 2020). Inclusion criteria: being a citizen of an African country or having parents who are citizens of an African country. Questionnaires included tests for depression, anxiety, PTSD, discrimination. Multivariable regressions were performed. Participants were 293. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and PTSD was: 12.1%, 12.1%, and 24.4%. Only 7.2% declared not to be discriminated. Among significantly associated factors, waiting for/being in possession of temporary permits and discrimination were associated with all mental outcomes. Being (or having parents from) Sub‐Saharan Africa increased the likelihood of discrimination. A relevant prevalence of mental illnesses was reported. Particularly, Sub‐Saharan Africans potentially offer a unique point of view. Migrants' mental health should be a priority for national and international programs of health monitoring

Anxiety · Cross-sectional study · Depression (economics) · Mental health · Possession (linguistics) · Psychiatry · Clinical Psychology · Employment and Welfare Studies · Medicine · Migration and Labor Dynamics · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology

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