Social characteristics of psychological distress in disadvantaged areas of Berlin.
Int J Soc Psychiatry
; 60(1): 75-82, 2014 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Living in disadvantaged urban areas is associated with poor mental health. The purpose of this study was to assess which social characteristics were associated with psychological distress within a disadvantaged, multi-ethnic neighbourhood of Berlin.METHODS:
The study was conducted in an area of Berlin with the highest rates of unemployment and highest density of migrants. A total of 143 participants aged 18-57 years were included from a random sample. The social characteristics educational level, employment status, marital status, living alone, per-capita income and background of migration were collected. Psychological distress was assessed using the General Health Questionnaire GHQ-28; scores ≥ 5 indicated psychological distress corresponding to psychiatric caseness.RESULTS:
Psychological distress was found in 40.6% (n = 58) of the sample. Psychological distress was associated with younger age (OR = 0.95, 95% CI = 0.92-0.98, p = .004), female gender (OR = 3.51, 95% CI = 1.55-7.92, p = .003) and living alone (OR = 3.88, 95% CI = 1.58-9.52, p = .003), but not with background of migration, low educational level or with unemployment.CONCLUSIONS:
Young age and female gender may predispose for psychological distress in disadvantaged areas. Living alone could be a social indicator of poor mental health within disadvantaged urban areas. The directionality of the association is unclear.BACKGROUND:
of migration, low income and educational level do not seem to be associated with poor mental health within those areas.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Población Urbana
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Síntomas Afectivos
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Poblaciones Vulnerables
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Soc Psychiatry
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido