The physical and mental health problems of refugee and migrant fathers: findings from an Australian population-based study of children and their families

Fathers of refugee background experience poorer mental health and poorer general health than Australian-born fathers. Fathers who have migrated from non-English-speaking countries also report greater psychological distress than Australian-born fathers. This underscores the need for primary healthcare services to tailor efforts to reduce disparities in health outcomes for refugee populations that may be vulnerable due to circumstances and sequelae of forced migration and to recognise the additional psychological stresses that may accompany fatherhood following migration from non-English-speaking countries.

Key wordsasylum / asylum seekers / forced migration / refugees

CountriesGlobal

CategoryPublication