ArticleJournal of immigrant and minority health2025
Displacement Stressors, Trauma Exposure, and Mental Health: A Survey of Asylum Seekers and Refugees.
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- Health policy and health system experiences of forcibly displaced populations: a scoping review of qualitative evidence.BMJ public health · 2026Article
- Community health assets and refugee wellbeing: Qualitative evidence across mental health, disability inclusion, end-of-life care, and women's health - A global scoping review.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
The mental health of asylum seekers and refugees (ASRs) is a pressing global concern, with complex trauma histories and environmental stressors contributing to heightened vulnerability. This study investigates the mental health and service utilization patterns of ASRs in Hong Kong, where unique policy landscapes pose additional challenges to this population. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 100 ASRs in Hong Kong. Participants completed measures assessing displacement-related stressors, trauma exposure, mental health symptoms (depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD/CPTSD), and mental health service utilization. Participants reported high levels of displacement-related stressors and trauma exposure. The majority exhibited symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, with a significant proportion screening positive for PTSD/CPTSD. Despite high mental health needs, their service utilization rates were low. Trauma exposure and displacement-related stressors were significantly associated with poorer mental health outcomes, but not with service utilization. ASRs in Hong Kong face significant mental health challenges, influenced by both pre- and post-migration factors. Findings underscore higher rates of mental distress in the present sample compared to prior studies in ASRs and other local surveys. While trauma-informed care is crucial, efforts to improve mental health service access and reduce systemic barriers are needed with targeted strategies and policy changes.
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