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05.02.2021 | Original Paper

Demographic and Psychosocial Factors Associated with Suicidal Ideation among Resettled Bhutanese Refugees

verfasst von: Surendra Bir Adhikari, Raminta Daniulaityte, Dharma Nand Bhatta

Erschienen in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Ausgabe 3/2021

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Abstract

This study aims to identify socio-demographic and psychosocial characteristics associated with the suicidal ideation among resettled Bhutanese refugees in the United States. Structured interviews were conducted with 200 resettled Bhutanese refugees in Columbus, Ohio. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify variables associated with suicidal ideation. Most participants were male (59.0%), married (77.9%), 55% reported no formal education, 12% were of Dalit (“lower”) caste, and 6.2% reported suicidal ideation. Multivariable logistic regression analysis included four variables that were significant at p < 0.05 in bivariate analyses: caste, post-settlement difficulties, mental health diagnosis, and social support. Higher odds of suicidal ideation were linked to mental health diagnosis [adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 8.7], low social support (AOR: 23.6), and post-settlement difficulties (AOR: 1.4). In the multivariable model, untouchable caste had elevated odds of suicidal ideation but statistically not significant. Culturally competent mental health services are needed to support individuals at risk for suicidal ideation.
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Metadaten
Titel
Demographic and Psychosocial Factors Associated with Suicidal Ideation among Resettled Bhutanese Refugees
verfasst von
Surendra Bir Adhikari
Raminta Daniulaityte
Dharma Nand Bhatta
Publikationsdatum
05.02.2021
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Ausgabe 3/2021
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Elektronische ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-021-01149-z