Latent Profile Analysis of Mental Health Among Children and Young Adults With Refugee Backgrounds.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Children and young adults comprise a significant proportion of the world's refugee population and are disproportionately negatively affected by the social determinants of health. This heterogeneous group faces high rates of poor mental health, yet research investigating within-group inequalities in mental health remains limited. We performed a latent profile analysis to explore classes of mental health based on posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), general functioning, and well-being. This study aimed to improve the understanding of mental health differences, thereby providing better guidance for assessment and tailored interventions.

Method

This study involved 131 children and 127 young adults with refugee backgrounds (mean age 18.21 years, 44.6% female, 23.6% una

SUBMITTER: Andersson J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12684649 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature