[The interrelation between perceived discrimination, depressiveness, and health related quality of life in immigrants of Turkish and Polish origin]

Psychiatr Prax. 2014 May;41(4):200-7. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1343221. Epub 2013 Jul 18.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Objective: Comparative study on perceived discrimination and subjective health status in two immigrants samples.

Methods: In a total sample consisting of 218 immigrants of Turkish and Polish origin perceived discrimination, depressiveness (BDI) and health related quality of life (SF-36) were assessed.

Results: Turkish immigrants have shown higher levels of perceived discrimination and depressiveness as well as a lower subjective quality of life.

Conclusions: The results indicate that Turkish immigrants have a greater mental impairment compared to persons with Polish migration background.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Depressive Disorder / diagnosis
  • Depressive Disorder / psychology*
  • Emigrants and Immigrants / psychology*
  • Female
  • Germany
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Poland / ethnology
  • Quality of Life / psychology*
  • Racism*
  • Risk Factors
  • Social Adjustment
  • Social Environment
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Turkey / ethnology
  • Young Adult