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Prevalence and social determinants of depression: A cross-sectional survey of Myanmar migrant workers in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand.

Thin Nyein Nyein AungYoshihisa ShirayamaSaiyud MoolphateThaworn LorgaChaisiri AngkurawaranonMotoyuki YuasaMyo Nyein Aung
Published in: Global public health (2024)
Although the culture and dialect were not different between the host and country of origin, Myanmar migrant workers of Shan ethnicity suffered from depression. Our findings highlighted the importance of social determinants beyond common predictors of depression among migrants and the need for public health measures to promote migrants' integration into the host culture.
Keyphrases
  • public health
  • depressive symptoms
  • sleep quality
  • physical activity