K Lämmlein1, M Grube. 1. Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie-Psychosomatik, Klinikum Frankfurt Höchst, Frankfurt am Main.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate characteristics of migrants facing imminent deportation in comparison with migrants with guaranteed residence status. The occurrence of psychoreactive disorders in both groups was examined. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In a case-control study 82 migrants recorded as inpatients facing imminent deportation were compared to a control group of 93 migrants with guaranteed residence status. RESULTS: Migrants facing imminent deportation more frequently suffered from psychoreactive disorders, compared to migrants with guaranteed residence status. In this subgroup psychoreactive disorders were associated with reported traumatisations. Imminent deportation within the next month was associated with the diagnosis of psychoreactive disorder as well. CONCLUSION: Psychoreactive disorders appeared more frequently in immigrant inpatients facing imminent deportation. Additionally a history of traumatisations is associated with the progression of psychoreactive disorders.
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate characteristics of migrants facing imminent deportation in comparison with migrants with guaranteed residence status. The occurrence of psychoreactive disorders in both groups was examined. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In a case-control study 82 migrants recorded as inpatients facing imminent deportation were compared to a control group of 93 migrants with guaranteed residence status. RESULTS: Migrants facing imminent deportation more frequently suffered from psychoreactive disorders, compared to migrants with guaranteed residence status. In this subgroup psychoreactive disorders were associated with reported traumatisations. Imminent deportation within the next month was associated with the diagnosis of psychoreactive disorder as well. CONCLUSION:Psychoreactive disorders appeared more frequently in immigrant inpatients facing imminent deportation. Additionally a history of traumatisations is associated with the progression of psychoreactive disorders.
Authors: Peter Hallas; Anne R Hansen; Mia A Staehr; Ebbe Munk-Andersen; Henrik L Jorgensen Journal: BMC Public Health Date: 2007-10-11 Impact factor: 3.295