IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1986: Prevalence of Depression among Migrants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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autor Shea Q. Foo; Wilson W. Tam; Cyrus S. Ho; Bach X. Tran; Long H. Nguyen; Roger S. McIntyre; Roger C. Ho
beschreibung IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1986: Prevalence of Depression among Migrants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph15091986 Authors: Shea Q. Foo Wilson W. Tam Cyrus S. Ho Bach X. Tran Long H. Nguyen Roger S. McIntyre Roger C. Ho As the number of migrants worldwide increases, it is worthwhile to examine the extent to which depression has affected this group of often vulnerable individuals. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to examine the aggregate prevalence of depression among international migrants and to explore the variations in prevalence with demographic and educational factors. A search was conducted on the online databases PubMed and ScienceDirect whole using the terms “depression”, “depressive disorder”, “immigration”, “immigrant”, “migration”, and “migrant”. A total of 25 studies met our inclusion criteria. A random-effects model meta-analysis calculated an aggregate prevalence of 15.6% among migrants. Heterogeneity was identified by meta-regression and subgroup analyses, and the level of educational attainment, employment status, and length of residency spent in country of migration were found to be significant moderators contributing to depression prevalence. In conclusion, newly arrived migrants appear to be susceptible to developing depression and it is imperative that more in the form of preventive strategies and increased assistance be incorporated to ensure their psychological wellbeing and improve their mental health outcomes. Further research should be conducted to better understand the risk of psychiatric disorders among members of this subpopulation.
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shingle_author_1 Shea Q. Foo; Wilson W. Tam; Cyrus S. Ho; Bach X. Tran; Long H. Nguyen; Roger S. McIntyre; Roger C. Ho
shingle_author_2 Shea Q. Foo; Wilson W. Tam; Cyrus S. Ho; Bach X. Tran; Long H. Nguyen; Roger S. McIntyre; Roger C. Ho
shingle_author_3 Shea Q. Foo; Wilson W. Tam; Cyrus S. Ho; Bach X. Tran; Long H. Nguyen; Roger S. McIntyre; Roger C. Ho
shingle_author_4 Shea Q. Foo; Wilson W. Tam; Cyrus S. Ho; Bach X. Tran; Long H. Nguyen; Roger S. McIntyre; Roger C. Ho
shingle_catch_all_1 IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1986: Prevalence of Depression among Migrants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1986: Prevalence of Depression among Migrants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph15091986 Authors: Shea Q. Foo Wilson W. Tam Cyrus S. Ho Bach X. Tran Long H. Nguyen Roger S. McIntyre Roger C. Ho As the number of migrants worldwide increases, it is worthwhile to examine the extent to which depression has affected this group of often vulnerable individuals. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to examine the aggregate prevalence of depression among international migrants and to explore the variations in prevalence with demographic and educational factors. A search was conducted on the online databases PubMed and ScienceDirect whole using the terms “depression”, “depressive disorder”, “immigration”, “immigrant”, “migration”, and “migrant”. A total of 25 studies met our inclusion criteria. A random-effects model meta-analysis calculated an aggregate prevalence of 15.6% among migrants. Heterogeneity was identified by meta-regression and subgroup analyses, and the level of educational attainment, employment status, and length of residency spent in country of migration were found to be significant moderators contributing to depression prevalence. In conclusion, newly arrived migrants appear to be susceptible to developing depression and it is imperative that more in the form of preventive strategies and increased assistance be incorporated to ensure their psychological wellbeing and improve their mental health outcomes. Further research should be conducted to better understand the risk of psychiatric disorders among members of this subpopulation.
Shea Q. Foo; Wilson W. Tam; Cyrus S. Ho; Bach X. Tran; Long H. Nguyen; Roger S. McIntyre; Roger C. Ho
MDPI Publishing
1661-7827
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shingle_catch_all_2 IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1986: Prevalence of Depression among Migrants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1986: Prevalence of Depression among Migrants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph15091986 Authors: Shea Q. Foo Wilson W. Tam Cyrus S. Ho Bach X. Tran Long H. Nguyen Roger S. McIntyre Roger C. Ho As the number of migrants worldwide increases, it is worthwhile to examine the extent to which depression has affected this group of often vulnerable individuals. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to examine the aggregate prevalence of depression among international migrants and to explore the variations in prevalence with demographic and educational factors. A search was conducted on the online databases PubMed and ScienceDirect whole using the terms “depression”, “depressive disorder”, “immigration”, “immigrant”, “migration”, and “migrant”. A total of 25 studies met our inclusion criteria. A random-effects model meta-analysis calculated an aggregate prevalence of 15.6% among migrants. Heterogeneity was identified by meta-regression and subgroup analyses, and the level of educational attainment, employment status, and length of residency spent in country of migration were found to be significant moderators contributing to depression prevalence. In conclusion, newly arrived migrants appear to be susceptible to developing depression and it is imperative that more in the form of preventive strategies and increased assistance be incorporated to ensure their psychological wellbeing and improve their mental health outcomes. Further research should be conducted to better understand the risk of psychiatric disorders among members of this subpopulation.
Shea Q. Foo; Wilson W. Tam; Cyrus S. Ho; Bach X. Tran; Long H. Nguyen; Roger S. McIntyre; Roger C. Ho
MDPI Publishing
1661-7827
16617827
1660-4601
16604601
shingle_catch_all_3 IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1986: Prevalence of Depression among Migrants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1986: Prevalence of Depression among Migrants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph15091986 Authors: Shea Q. Foo Wilson W. Tam Cyrus S. Ho Bach X. Tran Long H. Nguyen Roger S. McIntyre Roger C. Ho As the number of migrants worldwide increases, it is worthwhile to examine the extent to which depression has affected this group of often vulnerable individuals. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to examine the aggregate prevalence of depression among international migrants and to explore the variations in prevalence with demographic and educational factors. A search was conducted on the online databases PubMed and ScienceDirect whole using the terms “depression”, “depressive disorder”, “immigration”, “immigrant”, “migration”, and “migrant”. A total of 25 studies met our inclusion criteria. A random-effects model meta-analysis calculated an aggregate prevalence of 15.6% among migrants. Heterogeneity was identified by meta-regression and subgroup analyses, and the level of educational attainment, employment status, and length of residency spent in country of migration were found to be significant moderators contributing to depression prevalence. In conclusion, newly arrived migrants appear to be susceptible to developing depression and it is imperative that more in the form of preventive strategies and increased assistance be incorporated to ensure their psychological wellbeing and improve their mental health outcomes. Further research should be conducted to better understand the risk of psychiatric disorders among members of this subpopulation.
Shea Q. Foo; Wilson W. Tam; Cyrus S. Ho; Bach X. Tran; Long H. Nguyen; Roger S. McIntyre; Roger C. Ho
MDPI Publishing
1661-7827
16617827
1660-4601
16604601
shingle_catch_all_4 IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1986: Prevalence of Depression among Migrants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
IJERPH, Vol. 15, Pages 1986: Prevalence of Depression among Migrants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health doi: 10.3390/ijerph15091986 Authors: Shea Q. Foo Wilson W. Tam Cyrus S. Ho Bach X. Tran Long H. Nguyen Roger S. McIntyre Roger C. Ho As the number of migrants worldwide increases, it is worthwhile to examine the extent to which depression has affected this group of often vulnerable individuals. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to examine the aggregate prevalence of depression among international migrants and to explore the variations in prevalence with demographic and educational factors. A search was conducted on the online databases PubMed and ScienceDirect whole using the terms “depression”, “depressive disorder”, “immigration”, “immigrant”, “migration”, and “migrant”. A total of 25 studies met our inclusion criteria. A random-effects model meta-analysis calculated an aggregate prevalence of 15.6% among migrants. Heterogeneity was identified by meta-regression and subgroup analyses, and the level of educational attainment, employment status, and length of residency spent in country of migration were found to be significant moderators contributing to depression prevalence. In conclusion, newly arrived migrants appear to be susceptible to developing depression and it is imperative that more in the form of preventive strategies and increased assistance be incorporated to ensure their psychological wellbeing and improve their mental health outcomes. Further research should be conducted to better understand the risk of psychiatric disorders among members of this subpopulation.
Shea Q. Foo; Wilson W. Tam; Cyrus S. Ho; Bach X. Tran; Long H. Nguyen; Roger S. McIntyre; Roger C. Ho
MDPI Publishing
1661-7827
16617827
1660-4601
16604601
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