Naslov
Mental health and migration

Autori
Ilić, Boris ; Sedić, Biserka ; Švab, Vesna

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, stručni

Izvornik
22. Dani psihijatrijskog društva HUMS-a / - Šibenik, 2016

Skup
22. Dani psihijatrijskog društva HUMS-a

Mjesto i datum
Šibenik, Hrvatska, 25.05.2016. - 28.05.2016

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Domaća recenzija

Ključne riječi
mental health ; immigrant population ; depression ; psychosis ; schizophrenia

Sažetak
Background: Migration is a process during which a person moves from from one cultural setting to another in order to settle for a longer period of time or permanently. The number of immigrants in the world has more than doubled since 1975, now reaching 244 mil. worldwide or 41% increase since 2000. Numerous studies have identified migration as a risk factor for multiple mental-health related issues, such as schizophrenia, psychosis, anxiety disorders and others. Aim: The aim of this study was to review and analyze relevant articles pertaining to the mental health of immigrant population, as well as to determine common predisposition factors leading to the development of mental illness among the above- mentioned population. Methods: Search of relevant and peer-reviewed electronic databases was performed to identify studies related to mental health and healthcare in before-mentioned immigrant population. Study selection was performed in several stages, following the previously defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Conclusion: The most consistent clinical finding is an increase in the rate of diagnosis of schizophrenia and related psychoses among migrants when compared to the host population, however the relationship between migration and psychotic disorders remains unexplained. So far, biological factors, such as cannabis use or obstetric complications, have failed to account for the risk of schizophrenia among migrant groups. Socio- environmental factors are now being looked upon as potential contributing factors for psychotic disorders in migrants.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Temeljne medicinske znanosti, Kliničke medicinske znanosti, Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita

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