Does living in remote Australia lessen the impact of hardship on psychological distress?

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Rural and remote regions tend to be characterised by poorer socioeconomic conditions than urban areas, yet findings regarding differences in mental health between rural and urban areas have been inconsistent. This suggests that other features of these areas may reduce the impact of hardship on mental health. Little research has explored the relationship of financial hardship or deprivation with mental health across geographical areas.

Methods

Data were analysed from a large longitudinal Australian study of the mental health of individuals living in regional and remote communities. Financial hardship was measured using items from previous Australian national population research, along with measures of psychological distress (Kessler-10), social networks/support and commu

SUBMITTER: Butterworth P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6999013 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature