The determinants of psychological distress and wellbeing among people of African descent living in Western Australia

Evidence From a Statewide Health and Wellbeing Survey

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ID6423071
AutoresEmmanuel Badu (0000-0001-7054-3658, Curtin University, Perth, Australia, autor de correspondencia), Fadzai Chikwava (0000-0001-7751-3822, Curtin University), Gemma Crawford (0000-0002-4426-2833, Curtin University, Perth, Australia), Roanna Lobo (0000-0002-8335-3017, Curtin University, Perth, Australia), Marshall Makate (0000-0002-2005-2970, Curtin University, Perth, Australia), Yun Zhao (0000-0002-2323-2926, Curtin University, Perth, Australia)
Año2025
Volumen30
Número8
Páginas863-880
Fecha de publicación2025-10-17
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaEthnicity and Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1355-7858 • E-ISSN: 1465-3419
EditorialTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13557858.2025.2573918
PMID41107217
OpenAlexW4415325586
IdiomaEN
Referencias citadas49

Among people of African descent living in WA, psychological distress was associated with disability or long-term illness, and stressful major life events. Emotional wellbeing was associated with marital status, disability or long-term illness, stressful major events and employment status. These findings provide support for tailored mental health initiatives for migrant communities in WA

Employment and Welfare Studies · Health disparities and outcomes · Migration, Health and Trauma