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Community Mental Health Journal
Published in: Community Mental Health Journal 6/2015

01-08-2015 | Original Paper

Immigrating to Canada During Early Childhood Associated with Increased Risk for Mood Disorders

Published in: Community Mental Health Journal | Issue 6/2015

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Abstract

This study explored the impact of age at time of immigration on mental health in Canada. The Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) 2011 was analyzed to determine prevalence rates for mood disorders for those who immigrated during early childhood, middle childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was carried out on pooled CCHS 2007–2011 data to calculate risk of mood disorders. Those who immigrated during early childhood (before the age of six) had a significantly higher prevalence rate of mood disorders (6.83 %, 95 % CI 6.77–6.89) compared to those who immigrated later in life (4.83–4.88 %, 95 % CI 4.56–4.93). Immigrating during early childhood was also associated with elevated risk of mood disorders (OR 1.40, 95 % CI 1.04–1.88) compared to those who immigrated as adults after adjusting for key factors. Mental health services need to consider the factors associated with early childhood migration and the implications for early intervention programming.
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Metadata
Title
Immigrating to Canada During Early Childhood Associated with Increased Risk for Mood Disorders
Publication date
01-08-2015
Published in
Community Mental Health Journal / Issue 6/2015
Print ISSN: 0010-3853
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2789
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-015-9851-y

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