Abstract
Using migration of Venezuelans to Peru as a case example, we surveyed migrants on mental health and migration factors at the Ecuador-Peru border.• Pre-migration: No factors associated with anxiety; choosing Peru for safety or expected respect for Venezuelans increased odds of depression.• Migration: Walking and education increased odds of anxiety; choosing Peru decreased odds of anxiety; being pregnant increased odds of depression.•Link between migration factors and mental health is concerning, as the associated distress may influence post-migration mental health.•More work is needed to understand the influence of the journey on the mental health outcomes of migrants over time.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 100551 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | SSM - Population Health |
| Volume | 10 |
| Early online date | 5 Feb 2020 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 2020 |
Bibliographical note
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UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Keywords
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mental health
- Migration
- Peru
- Venezuela
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