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September 25, 2025Critical Public HealthOpen Access

Factors associated with mental illness among individuals experiencing socioeconomic disadvantages Edmonton, Canada: an exploratory analytical study

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MZMoutasem A. ZakkarFKFariba KolahdoozSDSarah Deck

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Overview

Exploratory analysis highlights associations between housing instability and mental illness in low-income groups.

Key Points

  • Having unstable housing significantly increases the odds of experiencing mental illness, emphasizing the role of stable living environments.
  • Among 392 participants, 27.04% reported a diagnosed mental illness, with women showing over three times higher odds than men.
  • The study utilized quantitative methods, including logistic regression and Chi-square tests, to identify factors linked to mental illness.
  • Addressing social determinants and reducing financial barriers in mental health services are crucial for equitable care.

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Zakkar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d5db0cddad3c16d463791ehttps://doi.org/10.1080/09581596.2025.2562873
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