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To investigate the demographic, socioeconomic, and psychosocial factors associated with self-perceived mental health among immigrants in Canada.

August 16, 2026Humanities and Social Sciences CommunicationsOpen Access

Social determinants of self-perceived mental health among immigrants in Canada: evidence from Canadian community health survey (CCHS, 2011–2020)

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CGCharles Gyan BCBatholomew Chireh EAElvis Agyei‐Okyere

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Cross-sectional study reveals key socioeconomic determinants of self-perceived mental health in immigrants, highlighting the need for culturally tailored health interventions.

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To investigate the demographic, socioeconomic, and psychosocial factors associated with self-perceived mental health among immigrants in Canada.
Analyzed pooled cross-sectional data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (2011–2020) with an immigrant subsample of n ≈ 101,168.
Applied descriptive statistics, bivariate analyses, and multivariable ordinal logistic regression models in R to assess predictors of self-perceived mental health.
Overall, 67.2% of immigrants rated their self-perceived mental health as very good or excellent.
Higher odds of very good or excellent mental health were linked to higher education, marriage or common-law partnerships, strong community belonging, high life satisfaction, food security, active employment, higher income, and good physical health.
Lower odds of optimal self-perceived mental health were associated with visible minority status, extreme life stress, unmet healthcare needs, and a history of mood disorders such as depression or anxiety.

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Gyan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a819d36f2fb91fc834aedd8 https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-026-08727-2

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August 16, 2026Humanities and Social Sciences CommunicationsOpen Access

Social determinants of self-perceived mental health among immigrants in Canada: evidence from Canadian community health survey (CCHS, 2011–2020)

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Authors

CGCharles Gyan BCBatholomew Chireh EAElvis Agyei‐Okyere

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Cross-sectional study reveals key socioeconomic determinants of self-perceived mental health in immigrants, highlighting the need for culturally tailored health interventions.

Key Points

To investigate the demographic, socioeconomic, and psychosocial factors associated with self-perceived mental health among immigrants in Canada.
Analyzed pooled cross-sectional data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (2011–2020) with an immigrant subsample of n ≈ 101,168.
Applied descriptive statistics, bivariate analyses, and multivariable ordinal logistic regression models in R to assess predictors of self-perceived mental health.
Overall, 67.2% of immigrants rated their self-perceived mental health as very good or excellent.
Higher odds of very good or excellent mental health were linked to higher education, marriage or common-law partnerships, strong community belonging, high life satisfaction, food security, active employment, higher income, and good physical health.
Lower odds of optimal self-perceived mental health were associated with visible minority status, extreme life stress, unmet healthcare needs, and a history of mood disorders such as depression or anxiety.

Cite This Study

Gyan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a819d36f2fb91fc834aedd8 https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-026-08727-2

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