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Table 6 Settings of racist experiences and odds of being above the threshold for high or very high psychological distress on the K6

From: Mental health impacts of racial discrimination in Australian culturally and linguistically diverse communities: a cross-sectional survey

Setting

B

SE B

OR

95%CI

p

Ina shop, store or mall

0.561

0.246

1.753

(1.082-2.839)

0.023

While doing sport, recreational or leisure activities

0.461

0.256

1.586

(0.960-2.619)

0.072

While seeking housing or in dealing with real estate personnel

0.069

0.275

1.071

(0.625-1.834)

0.803

In a bank or other financial institution

0.190

0.312

1.209

(0.656-2.227)

0.543

In dealings with your local Council

0.384

0.326

1.469

(0.775-2.783)

0.238

In dealings with other government agencies

0.622

0.310

1.862

(1.014-3.418)

0.045

At work, on the job or when looking for a job

0.531

0.238

1.701

(1.066-2.714)

0.026

At school, university or another educational setting

−0.119

0.253

0.888

(0.541-1.456)

0.637

In public spaces (on the street, beach, park etc.)

−0.059

0.245

0.943

(0.583-1.524)

0.809

With the police, courts or jails

0.491

0.310

1.633

(0.890-2.996)

0.113

Hospitals or health services

−0.463

0.313

0.629

(0.341-1.162)

0.139

Public transport

0.388

0.253

1.474

(0.898-2.421)

0.125

Other

0.006

0.292

1.006

(0.567-1.784)

0.983