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Introduction Introduction
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Epidemiology Epidemiology
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Causes of migration Causes of migration
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Types of migration Types of migration
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Consequences of migration Consequences of migration
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Concept of ethno-psychiatry Concept of ethno-psychiatry
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Understanding gender Understanding gender
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Migration and mental health: an overview Migration and mental health: an overview
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Migration and mental illness Migration and mental illness
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Schizophrenia Schizophrenia
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Why do migrants develop schizophrenia? Role of biological versus psychosocial factors Why do migrants develop schizophrenia? Role of biological versus psychosocial factors
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Depression Depression
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Pregnancy and childbirth Pregnancy and childbirth
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Common mental disorders Common mental disorders
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Internal migration Internal migration
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Migration: effect on parental mental health Migration: effect on parental mental health
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Conclusion Conclusion
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References References
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6 Gender perspectives in migration
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Published:January 2021
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There is critical and compelling evidence to suggest that whatever form migration takes place, it is accompanied by differing levels of stress, which may fall disproportionately on women. This considerable stress may well lead to mental health problems, even though migrants may be more resilient. This chapter reviews work on gender perspectives in mental health aspects of migration. Although of great clinical and social significance, this aspect has not been well researched, especially in low- and middle-income countries. While both genders are susceptible to psychological problems, women seem to have higher rates of depression and anxiety. Young women refugees are often sexually exploited and abused. This is particularly marked in the antenatal and postnatal periods, more so if access to health care is problematic. The country of origin of the migrants, their literacy and socio-economic levels, family cohesiveness, and quality of social support need to be considered when planning interventions for this group.
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