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Rates and correlates of seeking mental health services among Cambodian refugees

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  • Marshall, G.N.
  • Berthold, S.M.
  • Schell, T.L.
  • Elliott, M.N.
  • Chun, C.-A.
  • Hambarsoomians, K.

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Objectives. We assessed the rates and correlates of seeking mental health services among a probability sample of Cambodian refugees who needed such services. Methods. Interviewers conducted face-to-face interviews with a representative sample drawn from the largest US community of Cambodian refugees. The analytic sample included 339 persons who met past 12-month criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder, major depression disorder, or alcohol use disorder. Respondents described contact with service providers for psychological problems during the preceding 12 months. We examined bivariate and multivariate predictors of seeking services. Results. Respondents reported high rates of contact with both medical care providers (70%) and mental health care providers (46%). Seeking services from both types of providers was associated with lack of English-speaking proficiency, unemployment, 3 or fewer years of preimmigration education, and being retired or disabled. Women, individuals with health insurance, and persons receiving government assistance also were more likely to seek services. Conclusions. Cambodian refugees with mental health problems had high rates of seeking service for psychological problems during the preceding 12 months. Research is needed to examine the effectiveness of services received by Cambodian refugees.

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  • Marshall, G.N. & Berthold, S.M. & Schell, T.L. & Elliott, M.N. & Chun, C.-A. & Hambarsoomians, K., 2006. "Rates and correlates of seeking mental health services among Cambodian refugees," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 96(10), pages 1829-1835.
  • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2006.086736_3
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2006.086736
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    1. Ana-Marija Tomasi & Shameran Slewa-Younan & Renu Narchal & Pilar Rioseco, 2022. "Professional Mental Health Help-Seeking Amongst Afghan and Iraqi Refugees in Australia: Understanding Predictors Five Years Post Resettlement," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(3), pages 1-16, February.
    2. Vannaral Than & Nastaran Doroud & Lisa O’Brien, 2024. "Mental health service utilization and help seeking behaviours of adult Cambodians living in Western countries: A systematic scoping review," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 70(4), pages 778-791, June.
    3. Sangalang, Cindy C. & Jager, Justin & Harachi, Tracy W., 2017. "Effects of maternal traumatic distress on family functioning and child mental health: An examination of Southeast Asian refugee families in the U.S," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 184(C), pages 178-186.

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