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Self-perceived workplace discrimination and mental health among immigrant workers in Italy: a cross-sectional study.

Anteo Di NapoliAlessandra RossiFrancesca BarallaMartina VenturaRosaria GattaMonica PerezMarco SarchiaponeConcetta MirisolaAlessio Petrelli
Published in: BMC psychiatry (2021)
Our study suggests that self-perceived workplace discrimination is associated with worse mental health status in immigrant workers through personal experiences in the workplace and explains the effect of the exposure to workplace discrimination on immigrants' psychological well-being. Our findings suggest that an overall public health response is needed to facilitate the social integration of immigrants and their access to health services, particularly those services that address mental health issues.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • public health
  • mental illness
  • health promotion
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • depressive symptoms
  • social support
  • risk factors