Article
Hmong women, marital factors, and mental health
Journal of Social Work
(2011)
Abstract
Summary: An online survey was completed by Hmong women in the United States
(n¼186). The survey was distributed via listserves and websites frequently used by
Hmong women, and solicited information about marital factors, presence and intensity
of depressive symptoms, and socio-demographic circumstances.
Findings: The findings of this article indicate a significant relationship between marital
abuse and depression among women married as teenagers when compared to nonabused
women who married in adulthood. Excessive worry and feeling like everything
takes great effort were the two most frequently reported indicators of depression
reported by Hmong women in this sample. Additional marital and socio-demographic
factors are explored in their relationship with depressive presentation.
Applications: These findings suggest that mental health practitioners working with
Hmong women may need to be particularly attuned to issues of marital stressors
related to traditional marriage practices and cultural stressors.
Keywords
- Hmong Women
Disciplines
Publication Date
2011
Citation Information
Pa Der Vang and Matthew Bogenschutz. "Hmong women, marital factors, and mental health" Journal of Social Work (2011) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/pader-vang/3/