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The High Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms and Its Correlates With Older Hmong Refugees in the United States.

OBJECTIVE: We estimate depressive symptoms in a sample of older Hmong refugees in the United States, and investigate factors shaping risk of depression in this population.

METHOD: Data were collected in California and Minnesota ( N = 127). The study sample included Hmong immigrants aged 55 and over. The measure of depression used is the Hopkins Symptom Checklist-10 (HSCL-10) inventory. Linear regression models were used to identify significant correlates of depressive symptoms.

RESULTS: More than 72% of the participants indicated being symptomatic of depression, as reflected by having a HSCL-10 score of 1.85 or higher. Self-reported health was a risk factor for depression. Protective factors from depression were larger household size and older age of arrival into the United States.

DISCUSSION: This study updated knowledge about the mental health status of Hmong refugees, who are now at later life. Our findings suggest that depression may be a lifelong experience in this high risk population.

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