Table 2 Themes and sub-themes identified after the analysis
Themes | Sub-themes |
|---|---|
Manifestation of mental distress | Behavior |
Mood | |
Somatic disorders | |
Factors at the individual level contributing to mental distress | Migratory grief |
Unmet expectations and uncertainty | |
Lack of support network | |
Overload of responsibilities | |
Structural social determinants of mental distress | Economic problems |
Problems linked to the irregular immigration status | |
Gender-based violence | |
Discrimination | |
Mental health support | Family and community support |
Support from government institutions and international agencies | |
Support from civil society organizations | |
Recommendations for interventions that promote mental health | Improvement of mental health care |
Informational and educational talks to help prevent, identify, and manage mental distress and its causes | |
Recreational activities that promote mental well-being | |
Meeting socio-economic needs |