Common mental disorders among seasonal migrant farmworkers in Northwest Ethiopia
Abstract Background Seasonal migrant farmworkers in Ethiopia are a vulnerable segment of the population facing numerous threats to their mental health. This research aimed to determine the magnitude of common mental disorders (CMDs) and its associated factors among seasonal migrant farmworkers in th...
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doaj-0771929803d84224ab11da5b5f2bae7a2021-02-07T12:47:11ZengBMCBMC Psychiatry1471-244X2021-02-012111810.1186/s12888-021-03068-7Common mental disorders among seasonal migrant farmworkers in Northwest EthiopiaKassahun Alemu Gelaye0Malede Mequanent Sisay1Temesgen Yihunie Akalu2Destaw Fetene Teshome3Haileab Fekadu Wolde4Getu Debalkie Demissie5Sintayehu Daba Wami6Telake Azale7Tadesse Awoke Ayele8Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of GondarDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of GondarDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of GondarDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of GondarDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of GondarDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of GondarDepartment of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of GondarDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of GondarDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of GondarAbstract Background Seasonal migrant farmworkers in Ethiopia are a vulnerable segment of the population facing numerous threats to their mental health. This research aimed to determine the magnitude of common mental disorders (CMDs) and its associated factors among seasonal migrant farmworkers in the northwest of Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 950 seasonal migrant farmworkers were selected randomly. CMDs were assessed using the self-reporting questionnaire (SRQ-20) and a structured questionnaire was employed to collect the associated characteristics of socio-demographic data. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, bivariate, and multivariable binary logistic regression. The adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence level was used to declare a statistically significant association with CMDs. Results The prevalence of CMDs was found to be 23.05% (219/950; 95% CI 20.47–25.84) among seasonal migrant farmworkers. The prevalence of psychological stress was 74.53% (708/950; 95% CI 71.65–77.20). Having a daily income below USD 5 (AOR = 1.53, 95% CI: 1.10–2.15), moderate perceived stress (AOR = 3.18, 95% CI: 1.18, 5.36), severe perceived stress (AOR = 16.15, 95% CI: 8.96, 29.11), and heat-related illness (AOR = 1.60, 95% CI: 1.11, 2.30) were associated with a higher likelihood of experiencing CMD. On the other hand, those seasonal migrant farmworkers who migrated for the first time (AOR = 0.38, 95% CI: 0.23–0.65) and those who received health related information (AOR = 0.60, 95% CI: 0.42, 0.85) were less likely to have CMDs. Conclusion In this study, CMDs were found to be prevalent among seasonal migrant farmworkers. These findings highlight the importance of systematic development of community-based mental health services in combination with rural primary health care centers and an integrated approach to the health care of farmworkers such as screening, early identification, and treatment of CMDs of seasonal migrant farmworkers.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-021-03068-7EthiopiaFarmersMental disordersSocial determinants of health |
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Kassahun Alemu Gelaye Malede Mequanent Sisay Temesgen Yihunie Akalu Destaw Fetene Teshome Haileab Fekadu Wolde Getu Debalkie Demissie Sintayehu Daba Wami Telake Azale Tadesse Awoke Ayele |
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Kassahun Alemu Gelaye Malede Mequanent Sisay Temesgen Yihunie Akalu Destaw Fetene Teshome Haileab Fekadu Wolde Getu Debalkie Demissie Sintayehu Daba Wami Telake Azale Tadesse Awoke Ayele Common mental disorders among seasonal migrant farmworkers in Northwest Ethiopia BMC Psychiatry Ethiopia Farmers Mental disorders Social determinants of health |
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Kassahun Alemu Gelaye Malede Mequanent Sisay Temesgen Yihunie Akalu Destaw Fetene Teshome Haileab Fekadu Wolde Getu Debalkie Demissie Sintayehu Daba Wami Telake Azale Tadesse Awoke Ayele |
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Common mental disorders among seasonal migrant farmworkers in Northwest Ethiopia |
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Common mental disorders among seasonal migrant farmworkers in Northwest Ethiopia |
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Common mental disorders among seasonal migrant farmworkers in Northwest Ethiopia |
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Common mental disorders among seasonal migrant farmworkers in Northwest Ethiopia |
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Common mental disorders among seasonal migrant farmworkers in Northwest Ethiopia |
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common mental disorders among seasonal migrant farmworkers in northwest ethiopia |
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Abstract Background Seasonal migrant farmworkers in Ethiopia are a vulnerable segment of the population facing numerous threats to their mental health. This research aimed to determine the magnitude of common mental disorders (CMDs) and its associated factors among seasonal migrant farmworkers in the northwest of Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted. A total of 950 seasonal migrant farmworkers were selected randomly. CMDs were assessed using the self-reporting questionnaire (SRQ-20) and a structured questionnaire was employed to collect the associated characteristics of socio-demographic data. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, bivariate, and multivariable binary logistic regression. The adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence level was used to declare a statistically significant association with CMDs. Results The prevalence of CMDs was found to be 23.05% (219/950; 95% CI 20.47–25.84) among seasonal migrant farmworkers. The prevalence of psychological stress was 74.53% (708/950; 95% CI 71.65–77.20). Having a daily income below USD 5 (AOR = 1.53, 95% CI: 1.10–2.15), moderate perceived stress (AOR = 3.18, 95% CI: 1.18, 5.36), severe perceived stress (AOR = 16.15, 95% CI: 8.96, 29.11), and heat-related illness (AOR = 1.60, 95% CI: 1.11, 2.30) were associated with a higher likelihood of experiencing CMD. On the other hand, those seasonal migrant farmworkers who migrated for the first time (AOR = 0.38, 95% CI: 0.23–0.65) and those who received health related information (AOR = 0.60, 95% CI: 0.42, 0.85) were less likely to have CMDs. Conclusion In this study, CMDs were found to be prevalent among seasonal migrant farmworkers. These findings highlight the importance of systematic development of community-based mental health services in combination with rural primary health care centers and an integrated approach to the health care of farmworkers such as screening, early identification, and treatment of CMDs of seasonal migrant farmworkers. |
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Ethiopia Farmers Mental disorders Social determinants of health |
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