Khozaei Fatemeh, Islam Qamar Ul, Ramayah T, Ayub Nadia, Carbon Claus-Christian
Department of Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Dhofar University, Salalah, Oman.
Research Group EPÆG (Ergonomics, Psychological Aesthetics, Gestalt), Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany.
J Migr Health. 2024 Jan 10;9:100211. doi: 10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100211. eCollection 2024.
This study aims to explore the factors contributing mental health of Afghan migrants residing in Iran during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges encountered by migrants, especially during times of crisis, this research delves into the influential factors of experienced anxiety, social cohesion, and stress and their significant contribution to the development of depression among Afghan migrants. The study included a sample of 469 individuals from the Afghan migrant community, aged 15 to 80 years. Data collection took place from December to March 2022 in Iran. The study revealed that anxiety and the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic significantly influenced the occurrence of depression among Afghan migrants. Furthermore, the relationship between these factors and depression was mediated by the experience of stress. Conversely, higher levels of perceived social cohesion in the host country were linked to reduced stress and depression among the migrants. As Afghan migrants in Iran face a heightened risk of developing depression, the importance of social support and integration is underscored by the association between higher levels of perceived social cohesion in the host country and reduced levels of stress and depression. Recognizing the vulnerabilities of this population, it becomes evident that fostering social support networks and promoting integration can play a crucial role in mitigating the negative impact of migration-related stressors and enhancing mental wellbeing among this population.
本研究旨在探讨在新冠疫情期间，影响居住在伊朗的阿富汗移民心理健康的因素。深入了解移民，尤其是在危机时期所面临的独特挑战后，本研究深入探究了焦虑、社会凝聚力和压力等影响因素，以及它们对阿富汗移民抑郁症发展的重大影响。该研究纳入了469名年龄在15至80岁之间的阿富汗移民社区成员作为样本。数据收集于2022年12月至2022年3月在伊朗进行。研究表明，焦虑和新冠疫情的负担对阿富汗移民抑郁症的发生有显著影响。此外，这些因素与抑郁症之间的关系是由压力体验介导的。相反，东道国较高的社会凝聚力感知水平与移民压力和抑郁症的减轻有关。由于在伊朗的阿富汗移民患抑郁症的风险增加，东道国较高的社会凝聚力感知水平与较低的压力和抑郁症水平之间的关联凸显了社会支持和融入的重要性。认识到这一人群的脆弱性，显然建立社会支持网络和促进融入对于减轻与移民相关的压力源的负面影响以及增进这一人群的心理健康至关重要。
