Sultana Sharmin, Jirapongsuwan Ann, Tipayamongkholgul Mathuros
Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 14000, Thailand.
Department of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 14000, Thailand.
Sci Rep. 2025 Jan 6;15(1):966. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-84650-3.
This cross-sectional study investigated the mental health outcomes and associated factors among Bangladeshi migrants in Thailand. A sample of 360 participants completed questionnaires assessing depressive symptoms, anxiety, and stress using the DASS-21 scale, along with sociodemographic and acculturative factors. Results revealed that 35.8%, 42.2%, and 17.8% of participants experienced symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, respectively. Lower education levels were associated with increased risk of all three mental health outcomes. Unexpectedly, assimilation as an acculturation strategy and higher Thai language proficiency were linked to poorer mental health. Experiences of discrimination and low social support significantly increased the likelihood of mental health issues. Difficulty accessing healthcare services was also associated with worse mental health outcomes. These findings highlight the complex interplay between acculturation, social factors, and mental health among migrant populations, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive mental health services and policies to support Bangladeshi migrants in Thailand.
这项横断面研究调查了在泰国的孟加拉移民的心理健康状况及相关因素。360名参与者的样本完成了使用DASS-21量表评估抑郁症状、焦虑和压力的问卷,以及社会人口统计学和文化适应因素问卷。结果显示,分别有35.8%、42.2%和17.8%的参与者经历了抑郁、焦虑和压力症状。较低的教育水平与所有这三种心理健康状况的风险增加有关。出乎意料的是,作为一种文化适应策略的同化以及较高的泰语水平与较差的心理健康状况有关。歧视经历和低社会支持显著增加了出现心理健康问题的可能性。获得医疗服务的困难也与较差的心理健康状况有关。这些发现凸显了移民群体中文化适应、社会因素和心理健康之间复杂的相互作用,强调需要有文化敏感性的心理健康服务和政策来支持在泰国的孟加拉移民。