Self-reported depression among migrant and native populations in Greece in times of crisis

Stathopoulou, Theoni; Avrami, Lydia; Mouriki, Aliki; Cavounidis, Jennifer; Kostaki, Anastasia

doi:10.1093/eurpub/cky205

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“…Dealing effectively with the current social and financial crises presupposes that social institutions and social subjects are resilient, and are able to address the negative effects of the pandemic, such as the widespread social atrophy and social implosion, with creative solutions and collective action (Zissi and Chtouris, 2020). Studies conducted before the start of the pandemic found that the depression, anxiety and stress scores in the Greek population had already increased, and that the most vulnerable groups included women, the unemployed and low-income individuals who had seen their income levels decrease due to pressures associated with the Greek economic crisis, chronic patients and refugees (Economou et al, 2019;Fanakidou et al, 2017;Kokaliari, 2016;Latsou and Geitona, 2018;Stathopoulou et al, 2018). Recent findings have confirmed that the population groups who were facing challenges before the pandemic were even more burdened during the lockdowns (Ahrens et al, 2021;Adams-Prassl et al, 2020).…”

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Exploring psychological vulnerability and responses to the COVID-19 lockdown in Greece

Xourafi¹,

Sardi²,

Kostaki³

2022

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This study explores the psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the population in Greece during the general lockdown period. Specifically, depression, anxiety and stress scores, as well as the factors associated with vulnerability to developing mental health conditions during this period, were investigated. A total of 911 adults participated in an online survey by completing a self-reporting questionnaire that included demographic questions, DASS-42 items (anxiety, stress and depression scales) and other questions related to personal experience. Regression modelling uncovered a significant relationship between gender and DASS scores, with women having significantly higher scores than men for all mental health problems. Participants aged 20–39 years were especially vulnerable to experiencing poor mental health. Unemployed participants reported having worse mental health than others. Having more perceived psychosocial support during the pandemic was associated with lower overall scores. Thus, women, young adults and the unemployed exhibited particularly high levels of vulnerability, while individuals who received social support from relatives and friends during the lockdown were more resilient to the effects of social isolation.

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Exploring psychological vulnerability and responses to the COVID-19 lockdown in Greece

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Sardi²,

Kostaki³

2022

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“…This may reflect higher levels of mental health resilience among migrants. Writing of the lower levels of depression among migrants in Greece following the Global Financial Crisis, Stathopoulou et al (2018) argued that migrants may have experienced higher levels of turbulence in their countries of origin and therefore be less susceptible to the adverse effects of a variety of economic and social shocks. In the context of the current study, the transition to isolation rules may also have reduced experiences or fear of discrimination in public spaces, particularly for migrants of Asian background who have disproportionately experienced discrimination and social exclusion in response to COVID-19 ( He et al, 2020 ).…”

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Tracking the impact of COVID-19 in Victoria, Australia: Shocks, vulnerability and insurances among residents of share houses

Raynor

Panza

2021

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COVID-19 is re-shaping cities and regions, as residents respond to large disruptions to employment and social interaction and threats to public health. While the impacts of COVID-19 are extensive, certain groups are more vulnerable than others. Our research examines the impact of COVID-19 on members of share houses in the state of Victoria, Australia. This cohort is more likely to be young, casually employed, living in informal arrangements and at risk of homelessness than the broader population. We propose a conceptual framework for investigating the factors driving vulnerability to shocks and the resources most likely to support individuals to respond to or recover from these shocks. We surveyed 1052 share house occupants in June 2020. We found dramatic results, with 74% losing their job or having their hours reduced, 47% experiencing a reduction in their financial situation and 50% reporting that their mental health had deteriorated. These outcomes were worse for young people, casual employees or immigrants. Our research highlights the positive influence of social support for low-income individuals. We find that government social welfare payments are the most impactful form of insurance, calling for a greater appreciation of the role of social welfare in supporting resilience following a disaster.

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“…This finding is supported by and explored in multiple contributions of the supplement. 26–29 For example, Stathopoulou et al 28 identified a mixture of risk factors associated with the high depression rates, including financial strain, provision of unpaid care, as well as experiences of domestic conflict or economic hardship in childhood. Such symptoms were less prevalent among migrants than non-migrants and were exceptionally high among Greek women.…”

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“…The fourth article by Yfantopoulos and Chantzaras 27 examines the magnitude of income-related health inequalities among both Greek-born and migrant populations in Greece, finding substantial inequalities favouring the better-off among both population sub-groups, particularly regarding mental health problems. The fifth article by Stathopoulou et al 28 examines self-reported depressive symptoms in further detail. Their analysis does not confirm previous evidence that migrants are at an increased risk for depressive symptoms in Greece.…”

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Health in crises. Migration, austerity and inequalities in Greece and Europe: introduction to the supplement

Eikemo

Avrami

Cavounidis

et al. 2018

European Journal of Public Health

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This introduction summarizes and discusses the main findings of the supplement ‘Health in crises. Migration, austerity and inequalities in Greece and Europe’ to the European Journal of Public Health. The supplement applies data from the ESS (2014) health module in combination with the MIGHEAL study, which is a new source of data on the Greek population specially designed to examine health inequalities among and between migrants and natives. This has enabled the authors of the nine articles that constitute this supplement to address several pressing issues about the distribution of health and its determinants in Greece and other European countries. The main finding of the present supplement is the exceptionally high rates of reported depressive symptoms across the whole population residing in Greece and particularly among women. Levels of unmet need for healthcare were also found to be alarmingly high in Greece compared with other European countries, suggesting that the crisis and subsequent austerity policies may have impacted the provision of healthcare services and access to healthcare for broad sections of the population, whether native or migrant.

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Self-reported depression among migrant and native populations in Greece in times of crisis

Cited by 12 publications

References 41 publications

Exploring psychological vulnerability and responses to the COVID-19 lockdown in Greece

Exploring psychological vulnerability and responses to the COVID-19 lockdown in Greece

Tracking the impact of COVID-19 in Victoria, Australia: Shocks, vulnerability and insurances among residents of share houses

Health in crises. Migration, austerity and inequalities in Greece and Europe: introduction to the supplement

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