Mental health disorders among Middle Eastern immigrant women living in the United States: A scoping review

Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2022 Oct;58(4):3079-3102. doi: 10.1111/ppc.13088. Epub 2022 Apr 13.

Abstract

Purpose: This review aims to describe the up-to-date knowledge of the prevalence of mental health disorders among Middle Eastern immigrants women living in the United States (U.S.) and the factors affecting mental health status.

Conclusion: High prevalence of mental health disorders and low utilization of mental health services among Middle Eastern immigrants were reported. The factors affecting mental health disorders included socio-demographics, immigration-related factors, and previous mental and physical health problems.

Practice implications: Further research is needed to understand the factors affecting mental health disorders and attitudes associated with the utilization of mental health services among Middle Eastern women in the U.S.

Keywords: immigration; mental health; scoping review; women's health.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Emigrants and Immigrants*
  • Emigration and Immigration
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders* / epidemiology
  • Mental Health
  • Mental Health Services*
  • United States / epidemiology