Mental health of female Venezuelan migrant caregivers in Colombia: A multi-study, mixed-methods analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Venezuelan migrant crisis is the largest forced displacement in the Western Hemisphere. Venezuelan migrants face numerous challenges during the migration and resettlement process, negatively impacting their mental and physical health. Migrants who are caregivers face additional vulnerabilities and health needs, particularly women of reproductive age. However, there is limited research on the mental health of this population, including predictors of mental health conditions.

Methods

We combined two datasets, including 1,124 quantitative telephone surveys and 28 qualitative semistructured interviews with female Venezuelan migrant caregivers in Colombia - the primary destination for Venezuelan migrants globally - to characterize the prevalence of psychological di

SUBMITTER: Pineros-Leano M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12455508 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature