Mental Health and Associated Factors among Bangladeshi Migrants in Thailand: a cross-sectional study
Abstract 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...
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| description | Abstract 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1c30b114f6874d988b81aefbcf4a93632025-01-12T12:20:23ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-01-011511810.1038/s41598-024-84650-3Mental Health and Associated Factors among Bangladeshi Migrants in Thailand: a cross-sectional studySharmin Sultana0Ann Jirapongsuwan1Mathuros Tipayamongkholgul2Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol UniversityDepartment of Public Health Nursing, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol UniversityASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol UniversityAbstract 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.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-84650-3Bangladeshi migrantMental healthMigrantThailand |
| spellingShingle | Sharmin Sultana Ann Jirapongsuwan Mathuros Tipayamongkholgul Mental Health and Associated Factors among Bangladeshi Migrants in Thailand: a cross-sectional study Scientific Reports Bangladeshi migrant Mental health Migrant Thailand |
| title | Mental Health and Associated Factors among Bangladeshi Migrants in Thailand: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Mental Health and Associated Factors among Bangladeshi Migrants in Thailand: a cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Mental Health and Associated Factors among Bangladeshi Migrants in Thailand: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mental Health and Associated Factors among Bangladeshi Migrants in Thailand: a cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Mental Health and Associated Factors among Bangladeshi Migrants in Thailand: a cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | mental health and associated factors among bangladeshi migrants in thailand a cross sectional study |
| topic | Bangladeshi migrant Mental health Migrant Thailand |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-84650-3 |
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