First-generation migrants' use of psychotropic medication in Northern Ireland: a record linkage study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

There is a recent and growing migrant population in Northern Ireland. However, rigorous research is absent regarding access to mental health care by different migrant groups. In order to address this knowledge gap, this study aimed to identify the relative use of psychotropic medication between the largest first generation migrant groups in Northern Ireland and the majority population.

Methods

Census (2011) data was linked to psychotropic prescriptions for the entire enumerated population of Northern Ireland using data linkage methodology through the Administrative Data Research Centre Northern Ireland (ADRC-NI).

Results

Lower prescription dispensation for all psychotropic medication types, particularly antidepressants (OR = 0.35, CI 95% 0.33-0.36) and anxioly

SUBMITTER: Bosqui T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6935113 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature