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ArticlePublic health2020

Depression in North Korean refugees: a mixed methods study.

H R Han, Y Chung, K Kim, J E Lee, M T Kim

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Article in Public health, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

H R HanThe Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, USA. Electronic address: hhan3@jhu.edu.
Y ChungJohns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA.
K KimKorea University, College of Nursing, Seoul, South Korea.
J E LeeCatholic University of Korea, School of Nursing, Seoul, South Korea.
M T KimUniversity of Texas-Austin, School of Nursing, Austin, TX, USA.
Catholic University of Korea · KRJohns Hopkins Hospital · USJohns Hopkins University · USKorea University · KRThe University of Texas at Austin · US

Funding

Research Infrastructure for the Hopkins Population CenterR24HD042854 · NICHD · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · PI HAO, LINGXIN · 2003 to 2017
$5.1M
NICHD NIH HHS R24 HD042854
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe objective of this study is to investigate beliefs and experiences about depression in North Korean refugees (NKRs) using both quantitative and qualitative methods. STUDY

designWe used an exploratory sequential mixed methods study design with a quantitative survey followed by an in-depth individual interview.

methodsWe surveyed 329 NKRs who had been in South Korea for at least a year. Eleven participants were selected from the survey sample to complete an additional individual in-depth interview to obtain further understanding about depression among NKRs in their own words and context.

resultsAbout 44% of the sample had mild to severe depression; only 16% indicated that they were being treated for mood disorder. Individual in-depth interviews yielded key themes related to NKRs' depression beliefs and experiences: recognizing depression, factors contributing to depression, overcoming depression, and barriers to seeking help and treatment. Integration of quantitative and qualitative data revealed that although loneliness was one of the prominent subthemes contributing to depression, strong self-determination was noted as being critical to overcoming depression among those who had moderate to moderately severe depression but had no social support.

conclusionsFuture efforts should be directed toward an enhanced support network and targeted education about the South Korean healthcare system, particularly in relation to mental health treatment.

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Attitude to HealthAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCross-Sectional StudiesDelivery of Health CareDepressionFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicLonelinessMaleMiddle AgedPatient Acceptance of Health CareQualitative ResearchRefugeesDepressionMixed methodsNorth Korean refugees

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PMID32711242
PMCPMC7483378
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