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Gender differences in psychological distress among Southeast Asian refugees.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9484311     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The focus of this study was to examine gender differences in levels and predictors of psychological distress in a community sample of Southeast Asian refugees. Although previous studies with clinical samples of Southeast Asian refugees have found gender differences in the degree of psychological distress, the few community-based studies have been inconclusive. This community study found that there were gender differences in the predictors of distress and that refugee women reported significantly higher levels of psychological distress than their male counterparts. Implications of the findings are discussed.
Authors:
R C Chung; F Bemak; M Kagawa-Singer
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of nervous and mental disease     Volume:  186     ISSN:  0022-3018     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Nerv. Ment. Dis.     Publication Date:  1998 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1998-03-05     Completed Date:  1998-03-05     Revised Date:  2007-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0375402     Medline TA:  J Nerv Ment Dis     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  112-9     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
School of Physical Activities and Educational Services, College of Education, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adaptation, Psychological
Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Asia, Southeastern / ethnology
California / epidemiology
Female
Humans
Life Change Events
Male
Mental Disorders / diagnosis,  epidemiology*
Middle Aged
Neurasthenia / diagnosis,  epidemiology
Refugees / psychology,  statistics & numerical data*
Risk Factors
Sex Factors
Social Adjustment
Social Support
Stress, Psychological / diagnosis,  epidemiology
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
R01 MH 44331/MH/NIMH NIH HHS

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