Immigration, perceived discrimination and mental health: evidence from Venezuelan population living in Peru.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The association between international migration and mental health is conditioned to several factors, and discrimination may play a significant role. Currently, Peru is one of the principal Venezuelan migrant-receiving countries in Latin America. There are around one million Venezuelan refugees and migrants in the country. This study evaluates the association between self-perceived discrimination and mental health problems in Venezuelan population living in Peru.

Method

We analyzed data from the Venezuelan Population Residing in Peru Survey 2018, a nationally representative urban sample aimed at collecting information on several dimensions of Venezuelan population wellbeing. We applied logistic regression models to assess the association between self-perceived disc

SUBMITTER: Mougenot B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7791752 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature