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ABSTRACT
Purpose
This study sought to examine gendered variations in determinants of depression and anxiety symptoms among African immigrants in the United States.
Methods
Data were drawn from a cross-sectional survey of first and second-generation immigrants from African countries living in the United States (N = 409).
Results
Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression results revealed gendered differences in factors that influence depression and anxiety symptoms. Second-generation immigrants showed decreased depression and anxiety symptoms among men, while income and marital status showed significant effects on depression and anxiety symptoms for women. Loneliness and discrimination were found to negatively impact the mental health of both female and male immigrants. Additionally, we found that gender did not moderate the effects of loneliness on depression and anxiety symptoms.
Conclusion
Findings highlight the need for practitioners to better understand the unique risk and protective factors affecting female and male African immigrants in their efforts to provide effective mental health services to members of this population.
Disclosure statement
The researchers do not perceive any conflicts of interest in regard to the presented study.