Pain as a Symptom of Mental Health Conditions Among Undocumented Migrants in France: Results From a Cross-Sectional Study

ObjectivesThis study aimed to explore the associations between mental health status and experienced pain among undocumented migrants (UMs) in France.MethodsWe used data from the multicentric cross-sectional “Premier Pas” study conducted in the Parisian and Bordeaux regions from February to April 201...

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Main Authors: Sohela Moussaoui, Nicolas Vignier, Stephanie Guillaume, Florence Jusot, Antoine Marsaudon, Jérôme Wittwer, Paul Dourgnon
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
Series:International Journal of Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.ssph-journal.org/articles/10.3389/ijph.2024.1607254/full
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Sohela Moussaoui
Sohela Moussaoui
Nicolas Vignier
Nicolas Vignier
Nicolas Vignier
Stephanie Guillaume
Florence Jusot
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Jérôme Wittwer
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Paul Dourgnon
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Nicolas Vignier
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Antoine Marsaudon
Jérôme Wittwer
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Paul Dourgnon
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description ObjectivesThis study aimed to explore the associations between mental health status and experienced pain among undocumented migrants (UMs) in France.MethodsWe used data from the multicentric cross-sectional “Premier Pas” study conducted in the Parisian and Bordeaux regions from February to April 2019. Participants over 18 years of age were recruited from sixty-three sites. Pain was assessed through two variables: overall pain and musculoskeletal pain. Mental health conditions, including anxiety, sleep disorders, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were evaluated. Logistic regression models were used to explore associations, controlling for social determinants of health (SDHs).ResultsOur findings revealed significant associations between mental health status and pain among the 1,188 included participants. Sleep disorder was associated to higher odds of musculoskeletal pain (aOR = 2.53, 95% CI [1.20–5.33], p = 0.014). Stratified results indicated that among women, depression was associated to higher odds of pain (aOR = 4.85, 95% CI [1.53–13.36], p = 0.007).ConclusionThis large study confirms the connection between mental health status and pain among UMs, providing valuable evidence for clinicians to address mental health issues in this population.
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spelling doaj-art-bf0ac04e84c3417aa435d9030e19616b2025-08-20T02:53:54ZengFrontiers Media S.A.International Journal of Public Health1661-85642025-01-016910.3389/ijph.2024.16072541607254Pain as a Symptom of Mental Health Conditions Among Undocumented Migrants in France: Results From a Cross-Sectional StudySohela Moussaoui0Sohela Moussaoui1Sohela Moussaoui2Nicolas Vignier3Nicolas Vignier4Nicolas Vignier5Stephanie Guillaume6Florence Jusot7Florence Jusot8Antoine Marsaudon9Jérôme Wittwer10Jérôme Wittwer11Paul Dourgnon12PHARes Team, National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) U1219 Bordeaux Population Health Centre Recherche (BPH), Bordeaux University, Bordeaux, FranceInstitut de Recherche et de Documentation en Économie de la Santé, Paris, FranceDepartment of Family Practice, Sorbonne Université, Paris, FranceInstitut de Recherche et de Documentation en Économie de la Santé, Paris, FranceHôpitaux Universitaires Paris Seine-Saint-Denis, Bobigny, FranceNational Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) U1137 Infection, Antimicrobiens, Modélisation, Evolution, Paris, FranceInstitut de Recherche et de Documentation en Économie de la Santé, Paris, FranceInstitut de Recherche et de Documentation en Économie de la Santé, Paris, FranceMixed Research Unit (UMR) 8007 Laboratoire d’Economie de Dauphine (LEDA), Paris, FranceInstitut de Recherche et de Documentation en Économie de la Santé, Paris, FrancePHARes Team, National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) U1219 Bordeaux Population Health Centre Recherche (BPH), Bordeaux University, Bordeaux, FranceInstitut de Recherche et de Documentation en Économie de la Santé, Paris, FranceInstitut de Recherche et de Documentation en Économie de la Santé, Paris, FranceObjectivesThis study aimed to explore the associations between mental health status and experienced pain among undocumented migrants (UMs) in France.MethodsWe used data from the multicentric cross-sectional “Premier Pas” study conducted in the Parisian and Bordeaux regions from February to April 2019. Participants over 18 years of age were recruited from sixty-three sites. Pain was assessed through two variables: overall pain and musculoskeletal pain. Mental health conditions, including anxiety, sleep disorders, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were evaluated. Logistic regression models were used to explore associations, controlling for social determinants of health (SDHs).ResultsOur findings revealed significant associations between mental health status and pain among the 1,188 included participants. Sleep disorder was associated to higher odds of musculoskeletal pain (aOR = 2.53, 95% CI [1.20–5.33], p = 0.014). Stratified results indicated that among women, depression was associated to higher odds of pain (aOR = 4.85, 95% CI [1.53–13.36], p = 0.007).ConclusionThis large study confirms the connection between mental health status and pain among UMs, providing valuable evidence for clinicians to address mental health issues in this population.https://www.ssph-journal.org/articles/10.3389/ijph.2024.1607254/fulltransients and migrantspainanxietysleep disorderdepression
spellingShingle Sohela Moussaoui
Sohela Moussaoui
Sohela Moussaoui
Nicolas Vignier
Nicolas Vignier
Nicolas Vignier
Stephanie Guillaume
Florence Jusot
Florence Jusot
Antoine Marsaudon
Jérôme Wittwer
Jérôme Wittwer
Paul Dourgnon
Pain as a Symptom of Mental Health Conditions Among Undocumented Migrants in France: Results From a Cross-Sectional Study
International Journal of Public Health
transients and migrants
pain
anxiety
sleep disorder
depression
title Pain as a Symptom of Mental Health Conditions Among Undocumented Migrants in France: Results From a Cross-Sectional Study
title_full Pain as a Symptom of Mental Health Conditions Among Undocumented Migrants in France: Results From a Cross-Sectional Study
title_fullStr Pain as a Symptom of Mental Health Conditions Among Undocumented Migrants in France: Results From a Cross-Sectional Study
title_full_unstemmed Pain as a Symptom of Mental Health Conditions Among Undocumented Migrants in France: Results From a Cross-Sectional Study
title_short Pain as a Symptom of Mental Health Conditions Among Undocumented Migrants in France: Results From a Cross-Sectional Study
title_sort pain as a symptom of mental health conditions among undocumented migrants in france results from a cross sectional study
topic transients and migrants
pain
anxiety
sleep disorder
depression
url https://www.ssph-journal.org/articles/10.3389/ijph.2024.1607254/full
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