International Social Work
Volume 44, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 179-196

Mental health needs among Cambodian refugees in Utah (Article)

Blair R.G.*
  • a Department of Social Work, New Mexico State University, Dpt. 3SW, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001, United States

Abstract

A total of 124 Cambodian refugees in Utah were interviewed about their mental health and demographic characteristics. Results indicate that 51 percent met the DSM-III-R criteria for major depression and 45 percent for a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Findings of other mental health diagnoses were less frequent. It was also found that in spite . of high rates of psychopathology, utilization of health and mental health services was limited. A number of barriers prevented easy access to such services, particularly for those with PTSD.

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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0035634574&doi=10.1177%2f002087280104400204&partnerID=40&md5=284ce2d3de827ca8a1a536898f552228
DOI: 10.1177/002087280104400204
ISSN: 00208728
Cited by: 17
Original Language: English