Salud mental y estrés por aculturación en inmigrantes sudamericanos en el norte de Chile / Mental health and stress by acculturation in immigrants from South America in northern Chile
Rev. méd. Chile
; 144(5): 563-570, mayo 2016. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Coping with changes brought about by immigration and social circumstances that often characterize this process may cause mental health problems.Aim:
To analyze the relationship between acculturation stress and mental health symptoms in South American immigrants residing in Antofagasta, Chile. Material andMethods:
The OQ questionnaire, which assesses mental health and the acculturation stress questionnaire from Ruiz, were answered by 431 immigrants (53.8% Colombian and 46.2% Peruvian) aged between 18 and 65 years old.Results:
The major source of acculturation stress was distance from origin, followed by difficulties in social relationships and perceived discrimination and rejection. About 50% of respondents had elevated levels of discomfort in their life, with mental health problems derived from their adjustment to social roles and relationships. There was a high correlation between acculturation stress levels and severity of mental health symptoms.Conclusions:
Immigrants are exposed to high levels of stress resulting in a negative impact on their mental health.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Estresse Psicológico
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Adaptação Psicológica
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Emigrantes e Imigrantes
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Aculturação
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Transtornos Mentais
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Chile
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Colombia
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Peru
Idioma:
Es
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Chile