Social determinants of mental health problems among South Asian migrants living in industrialized countries: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Migration involves a risk of mental health problems, including stress, anxiety, and depression. This study systematically reviewed social determinants of mental health problems among South Asian migrants living in industrialized countries.

Methods

Four databases (PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, and PsycINFO) were searched for observational studies published between 2000 and 2025. The social ecological model was used as a theoretical framework. Studies that included adult South Asian migrants using validated mental health tools were included. Social determinants of mental health were identified through extraction of social factors that demonstrated statistically significant associations with mental health problems. The study protocol was registered in PROSPERO and followed

SUBMITTER: Pandey P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12669993 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature