The association between neighborhood socioeconomic deprivation and mental health in low- and middle-income countries
A scoping review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20675619 |
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| Authors | Vandad Sharifi (0000-0002-1031-3049, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, corresponding author), Homayoun Amini (0000-0003-3446-4885, Tehran University of Medical Sciences), Narges Radman (0000-0002-3002-4930, Tehran University of Medical Sciences), Hoora Noorbakhsh (Tehran University of Medical Sciences), Caitlin Mcclurg (0000-0002-5706-4086, Library and Cultural Resources, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada), Scott B Patten (0000-0001-9871-4041, University of Calgary) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 5-24 |
| Publication date | 2025-02-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Social Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0020-7640 • E-ISSN: 1741-2854 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00207640241284968 |
| PMID | 39324707 |
| OpenAlex | W4402878938 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 65 |
BACKGROUND: Environmental research on mental health primarily originates from high-income countries, while information about the rest of the world remains limited. AIMS: This study examined: (1) the available published research evidence regarding the association between neighborhood-level deprivation and indicators of mental health and illness in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and (2) the gaps in the relevant research in LMIC settings that should be addressed in future studies. METHOD: First, we systematically searched for relevant primary studies in electronic databases (Ovid Medline, Scopus, Socindex, and PsycINFO) and citations in the reference lists. Then, a two-stage screening procedure was employed to select the relevant studies by screening the titles and abstracts and reviewing the selected full texts by independent researchers. After charting the data from the selected study reports, we collated, summarized, and discussed the results. RESULTS: = 37) reported a positive association between neighborhood deprivation and mental health/disorder. However, the research methods used varied significantly, and there were several methodological limitations. CONCLUSIONS: This review highlights the need for more original studies in LMICs on the association between neighborhood deprivation and mental health, employing stronger methodologies
Association (psychology) · Developing country · Environmental health · Low and middle income countries · MEDLINE · Mental health · Mental illness · Political science · Population · Poverty · Psychiatry · PsycINFO · Scopus · Socioeconomic status · Community Health and Development · Health disparities and outcomes · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Psychology · Gerontology
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