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Post-migration Social–Environmental Factors Associated with Mental Health Problems Among Asylum Seekers: A Systematic Review

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Matthew Prina

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© 2020, The Author(s). People seeking asylum are at an increased risk of mental disorder compared to refugees and other migrants. This paper aims to understand the impact of postmigration social–environmental factors to help inform efforts to reduce rates of mental disorder. We conducted a systematic review searching 11 databases, as well as 6 government and nongovernment websites. We asked 5 experts for recommendations, and carried out forwards and backwards citation tracking. From 7004 papers 21 were eligible and had the appropriate data. Narrative synthesis was conducted. 24 Social–environmental factors were identified and categorised into 7 themes: working conditions, social networks, economic class, living conditions, healthcare, community and identity, and the immigration system. Evidence suggests that discrimination and post-migration stress are associated with increased rates of mental disorder. The post-migration environment influences the mental health of people seeking asylum. Discrimination and post-migration stress are key factors, warranting further research and public attention.


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Author(s): Jannesari S, Hatch S, Prina M, Oram S

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health

Year: 2020

Volume: 22

Issue: 5

Pages: 1055-1064

Print publication date: 01/10/2020

Online publication date: 19/05/2020

Acceptance date: 02/04/2018

ISSN (print): 1557-1912

ISSN (electronic): 1557-1920

Publisher: Springer

URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-020-01025-2

DOI: 10.1007/s10903-020-01025-2

PubMed id: 32430778


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