Factors Associated with Depression and Anxiety Symptoms among Migrant Population in Spain during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Por:
Bayes I, Roura-Adserias M, Giné I, Villalobos F, Franch M, Amanda Lloret Pineda, Gabarrell A, He Y, Hafi RE, Butt FMA, Mellor-Marsá B, Alós MC, Sainz-Elías H, Ayad-Ahmed W, Aparicio L, Cabeza ME, Bobo ÓÁ, López YO, Haro JM and Cristobal P
Publicada:
24 nov 2022
Ahead of Print:
24 nov 2022
Resumen:
Migrants are likely to experience mental health conditions, being one of the most vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. The present study aims to: (1) estimate the prevalence of depressive and anxious symptoms and (2) examine the impact of risk and protective factors on this symptomatology. A sample of 129 migrants living in Spain during the COVID-19 pandemic completed an anonymous online survey, including information on sociodemographic and individual characteristics, migration, basic needs, social environment and perceived health domains. Multiple Poisson regression models analysed the effects of risk and protective factors on depression and anxiety symptoms. The prevalence of depressive and anxiety symptoms was 22.3% and 21.4%, respectively. Risk factors such as living in a rented house and previous mental health conditions were associated with higher depression symptoms, whereas unemployment was related to anxiety symptoms. Conversely, older age, better self-esteem, and higher levels of social support were associated with fewer depression symptoms. Older age and better quality of life were related to fewer anxiety symptoms. These findings addressing risk and protective factors (e.g., social support, self-esteem) help to design culturally effective programs, particularly in migrants with pre-existing mental health conditions, adjusting the organisation of mental healthcare services in difficult times in Spain.
Filiaciones:
Bayes I:
Departament de Medicina, Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut-Campus Clínic, Universitat de Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
Centre for Biomedical Research on Mental Health (CIBERSAM), 28029 Madrid, Spain
Roura-Adserias M:
Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, 08950 Barcelona, Spain
Giné I:
Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, 08950 Barcelona, Spain
Centre for Biomedical Research on Mental Health (CIBERSAM), 28029 Madrid, Spain
Villalobos F:
Fundació Institut Universitari per a la Recerca a l'Atenció Primària de Salut Jordi Gol i Gurina (IDIAPJGol), 08007 Barcelona, Spain
Franch M:
Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, 08950 Barcelona, Spain
Amanda Lloret Pineda:
Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, 08950 Barcelona, Spain
Gabarrell A:
Centre for Biomedical Research on Mental Health (CIBERSAM), 28029 Madrid, Spain
Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, 08950 Barcelona, Spain
He Y:
Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, 08950 Barcelona, Spain
Department of Sociology, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
Hafi RE:
Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, 08950 Barcelona, Spain
Butt FMA:
Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, 08950 Barcelona, Spain
Mellor-Marsá B:
Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, 08950 Barcelona, Spain
Alós MC:
Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, 08950 Barcelona, Spain
Sainz-Elías H:
Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, 08950 Barcelona, Spain
Ayad-Ahmed W:
Departamento de Medicina Legal, Psiquiatría y Patología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
Fundación de Investigación Hospital Clínico San Carlos, 28040 Madrid, Spain
Aparicio L:
Servicio de Atención a la Migración en Salud Mental (SATMI), Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Avenida Drassanes 19, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Cabeza ME:
Servicio de Atención a la Migración en Salud Mental (SATMI), Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Avenida Drassanes 19, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Bobo ÓÁ:
Servicio de Atención a la Migración en Salud Mental (SATMI), Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Avenida Drassanes 19, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
López YO:
Servicio de Atención a la Migración en Salud Mental (SATMI), Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Avenida Drassanes 19, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Haro JM:
Centre for Biomedical Research on Mental Health (CIBERSAM), 28029 Madrid, Spain
Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, 08950 Barcelona, Spain
Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Princesa (IP), 28006 Madrid, Spain
Cristobal P:
Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, 08950 Barcelona, Spain
Centre for Biomedical Research on Mental Health (CIBERSAM), 28029 Madrid, Spain
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