Racial disparities in psychological distress in post-apartheid South Africa: results from the SANHANES-1 survey.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

South Africa has long endured a high prevalence of mental disorders at the national level, and its unique social and historical context could be a contributor to an increased risk of mental health problems. Our current understanding is limited regarding the relative importance of various social determinants to mental health challenges in South Africa, and how existing racial inequities may be explained by these determinants.

Methods

This study attempted to elucidate potential social determinants of mental health in South Africa using data from the nationally representative South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (SANHANES-1). The main outcome of interest was psychological distress, measured with the Kessler-10 scale. Hierarchical linear regress

SUBMITTER: Harriman NW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8494453 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature