Help-seeking for depression among Vietnamese migrant workers in Japan and factors related to their intentions to seek help from a psychiatrist: a cross-sectional study

Jan 28, 2025BMC public health

Seeking help for depression among Vietnamese migrant workers in Japan and factors influencing their plans to see a psychiatrist

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Abstract

Only 4.4% of Vietnamese migrant workers in Japan with depressive symptoms have sought help from healthcare professionals.

  • 53.5% of participants scored 10 or more on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, indicating moderate to severe depression.
  • A lower preference for self-coping is associated with a greater intention to seek help from a psychiatrist.
  • Greater recognition of the effectiveness of professional help correlates with increased help-seeking intentions.
  • The ability to adjust work conditions is linked to a higher likelihood of seeking mental health support.
  • Higher proficiency in the Japanese language is related to increased intentions to seek help from a psychiatrist.

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Key numbers

4.4%
Help-seeking Percentage
Percentage of participants with scores ≥10 who sought help.
10
Score Threshold
Cutoff score for screening major depression.
25%
Vietnamese Workers in Japan
Proportion of foreign workers in Japan who are Vietnamese.

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