Contribution of diversity of social participation on the mental health of humanitarian migrants during resettlement.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

By the end of 2022, an estimated 108.4 million individuals worldwide experienced forced displacement. Identifying modifiable factors associated with the mental illness of refugees is crucial for promoting successful integration and developing effective health policies. This study aims to examine the associations between the changes in the diversity of social participation and psychological distress among refugees throughout the resettlement process, specifically focusing on gender differences.

Methods

Utilizing data from three waves of a longitudinal, nationally representative cohort study conducted in Australia, this study involved 2399 refugees interviewed during Wave 1, 1894 individuals interviewed during Wave 3 and 1881 respondents during Wave 5. At each wave, we as

SUBMITTER: Jiang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11362679 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature