International migration has increased at a significant rate over the past several decades as many migrants relocate in the hope of finding better living conditions. Unfortunately, not all migrants realize their dreams but instead find themselves in poor living conditions and are less satisfied with their health and well-being. The purpose of this article is to explore the factors that influence the integration of migrants into a new culture through two theoretical lenses: transitions theory and acculturation theory.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: While women and healthcare providers have generally viewed perinatal mental health screening favorably, some qualitative studies suggest that some women intentionally decide not to reveal their symptoms during screening.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe women's reported willingness to disclose mental health concerns during screening and factors associated with this.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included pregnant women who were >16 years of age and could speak/read English.