Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Torino, Italy.
J Community Psychol. 2022 Jan;50(1):601-619. doi: 10.1002/jcop.22685. Epub 2021 Aug 11.
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.
本研究旨在评估非洲移民的抑郁、焦虑、创伤后应激障碍（PTSD）和歧视情况，并探讨其决定因素。本研究采用横断面研究设计，于 2019 年 7 月至 2020 年 2 月在意大利进行。纳入标准为：非洲国家公民或父母为非洲国家公民。问卷调查包括抑郁、焦虑、PTSD 和歧视测试。采用多变量回归进行分析。共纳入 293 名参与者。抑郁、焦虑和 PTSD 的患病率分别为：12.1%、12.1%和 24.4%。仅有 7.2%的参与者表示未受到歧视。在具有统计学意义的相关因素中，等待/拥有临时许可证和歧视与所有精神结局均相关。来自撒哈拉以南非洲地区的移民更易遭受歧视。研究报告了一个较高的精神疾病患病率。撒哈拉以南非洲地区的移民可能提供了独特的视角。移民的精神健康应该成为国家和国际卫生监测项目的重点。
