Citation

Cheung M, Leung P, Nguyen PV. Soc. Work Ment. Health 2017; 15(4): 457-468.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15332985.2016.1231156

PMID

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Abstract

This cross-national study identified predictive factors contributing to depression among 691 Vietnamese migrated to the United States who responded to a community survey in two American cities. Measured by HSCL-25, the overall depression prevalence was 30.5%, higher in a large (32.3%) than mid-size city (19.8%). Logistic regression showed that immigration issues, residing in a large city, being female, having health concerns, and experiencing family concerns are significantly related to Vietnamese immigrants having depressive symptoms. Over half (51.4%) of the respondents sought help, and 46.3% preferred seeing their physicians to address mental health issues. Pre-migration counseling is recommended to prevent depression.

Language: en

Keywords

Depression symptoms; health concerns; help-seeking; immigration issues; Vietnamese mental health