Depressive symptoms among resettled Bhutanese older adults in Ohio: a cross-sectional study.

IF 2.7 3区 心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Isha Karmacharya, Bunsi Chapadia, Aman Shrestha, Janardan Subedi, Uday Narayan Yadav, Sabuj Kanti Mistry, Saruna Ghimire
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Abstract

Background: There has been growing attention given to the mental health challenges faced by older adult populations, particularly among resettled refugee communities. Among these groups, the prevalence of depressive symptoms often remains high due to a multitude of factors associated with displacement, trauma, and acculturation stress. Since 2008, Bhutanese refugees have been resettled in the United States, making them one of the largest refugees in the country. However, mental health issues often remain obscured for this demographic, as they are typically subsumed within largely heterogeneous Asian populations. This study aimed to determine depression symptoms in resettled Bhutanese older adults and analyze the associated factors.

Methods: Snowball sampling was used to collect data from 276 55+-year-old adults in Ohio from January to June 2022. The questionnaire covered demographics, lifestyle, social support, life satisfaction, chronic disease, and depression. Binary logistic regression assessed the associations between associated factors and depressive symptoms.

Results and conclusions: Approximately one-third (31.8%) of the participants had depressive symptoms. Factors associated with lower odds of having depressive symptoms included better self-reported health, strong social support, life satisfaction, and high resilience. Individuals with chronic diseases were more likely to have depressive symptoms. The high percentage of depressive symptoms among resettled Bhutanese older adults emphasizes the need for a supportive environment in the host country, ensuring access to resources, and comprehensive and tailored interventions to address their mental health needs.

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BMC Psychology
BMC Psychology Psychology-Psychology (all)
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3.90
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265
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24 weeks
期刊介绍: BMC Psychology is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers manuscripts on all aspects of psychology, human behavior and the mind, including developmental, clinical, cognitive, experimental, health and social psychology, as well as personality and individual differences. The journal welcomes quantitative and qualitative research methods, including animal studies.
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