Mental health disparities by sex: unravelling determinants and changes in the refugee resettlement process over a decade

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the determinants of mental health disparities by sex among refugees and the impact of the resettlement process over time.
• Analysis of mental health data for refugees over a decade
• Identification of psychosocial needs specific to women
• Assessment of healthcare and financial assistance provisions
• Identified significant mental health disparities between male and female refugees
• Highlighted the need for tailored support strategies addressing family-related stressors
• Emphasized the importance of providing healthcare access during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract