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Mental health and discrimination among migrants from Africa: An Italian cross‐sectional study
Author(s) -
Voglino Gianluca,
Gualano Maria Rosaria,
Lo Moro Giuseppina,
Forghieri Pietro,
Caprioli Marco,
Elhadidy Heba Safwat Mhmoued Abdo,
Bert Fabrizio,
Siliquini Roberta
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of community psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.585
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1520-6629
pISSN - 0090-4392
DOI - 10.1002/jcop.22685
Subject(s) - mental health , anxiety , depression (economics) , cross sectional study , psychiatry , medicine , possession (linguistics) , clinical psychology , psychology , linguistics , philosophy , pathology , economics , macroeconomics
This study aimed to assess depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and discrimination in African migrants and investigate determinants. A cross‐sectional study was conducted in Italy (July 2019–February 2020). Inclusion criteria: being a citizen of an African country or having parents who are citizens of an African country. Questionnaires included tests for depression, anxiety, PTSD, discrimination. Multivariable regressions were performed. Participants were 293. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and PTSD was: 12.1%, 12.1%, and 24.4%. Only 7.2% declared not to be discriminated. Among significantly associated factors, waiting for/being in possession of temporary permits and discrimination were associated with all mental outcomes. Being (or having parents from) Sub‐Saharan Africa increased the likelihood of discrimination. A relevant prevalence of mental illnesses was reported. Particularly, Sub‐Saharan Africans potentially offer a unique point of view. Migrants' mental health should be a priority for national and international programs of health monitoring.