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Iraqi gulf war veteran refugees in the U.S.: PTSD and physical symptoms
- Authors:
- JAMIL Hikmet, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Health Care, 43(4), 2006, pp.85-98.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study involved administering a health issues questionnaire to a sample of Iraqi Gulf War veteran refugees in the U.S. Results indicate relationships between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) scores and health outcome measures of chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, functional status, quality of life, and health care utilization in terms of frequency and level of intensity. Implications
Post traumatic stress disorder: social work at a Danish rehabilitation centre for refugees
- Author:
- BENNIKE Magrethe
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Europe, 5(1), 1998, pp.24-28.
- Publisher:
- Russell House
Describes the work of a rehabilitation centre for refugees in Denmark.
Evaluating the mental health of recently arrived refugee adults in Western Australia
- Author:
- LILLEE Alyssa
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Public Mental Health, 14(2), 2015, pp.56-68.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to measure the levels of psychological distress in adults entering Western Australia (WA) as refugees through the Australian Humanitarian Programme. To determine if the introduction of mental health screening instruments impacts on the level of referrals for further psychological/psychiatric assessment and treatment. Design/methodology/approach: Participants were 300 consecutive consenting refugee adults attending the Humanitarian Entrant Health Service in Perth, WA. This service is government funded for the general health screening of refugees. The Kessler-10 (K10) and the World Health Organisation’s post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) screener were the principal outcome measures used. Findings: Refugees had a high rate of current probable PTSD (17.2 per cent) as measured with the PTSD screener and mean K10 scores were significantly higher than general population norms. The K10 showed high accuracy for discriminating those with or without probable PTSD. Being married and having more children increased the risk of probable PTSD. In regard to region of origin, refugees from Western and Southern Asia had significantly higher scores on both and also demonstrates significant variations based on region of origin. In addition, it supports the feasibility of using brief screening instruments to improve identification and referral of refugees with significant psychological distress in the context of a comprehensive general medical review. Originality/value: This was an Australian study conducted in a non-psychiatric setting. The outcomes are recently arrived refugees from diverse ethnic groups. (Publisher abstract)
Does narrative exposure therapy reduce PTSD in survivors of mass violence?
- Author:
- MCPHERSON Jane
- Journal article citation:
- Research on Social Work Practice, 22(1), January 2012, pp.29-42.
- Publisher:
- Sage
... in peer-reviewed journals since the year 2000. A total of eight studies were found to report results with 482 diverse participants, including Sri Lankan children, Rwandan orphans, adult African refugees, and elderly Romanian prisoners. Findings revealed that NET produced a significant decrease in PTSD as compared to other treatments, waiting list, or treatment as usual interventions. Study strengths include
Psychological distress in refugee children: a systematic review
- Authors:
- BRONSTEIN Israel, MONTGOMERY Paul
- Journal article citation:
- Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 14(1), March 2011, pp.44-56.
- Publisher:
- Springer US
Twenty-two studies reporting on a total sample of 3,003 refugee children in OECD countries, mainly the United Kingdom and the USA, were included in this review. High levels of psychological distress were found using a range of measures, only two of which were validated for use in this population. A number of significant variables were also identified. The analysis was limited by the small number of studies identified and inconsistent methods. The discussion focuses on the need for clearer definitions and concepts.
Posttraumatic psychological distress and resettlement: the need for a different practice in assisting refugee families
- Authors:
- LACROIX Marie, SABBAH Charlotte
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Family Social Work, 14(1), January 2011, pp.43-53.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Refugees from war-torn countries may have experienced genocide, organised violence, ethnic wars, displacement, and losses of various kinds. As well as being affected by these traumatic events, the changed circumstances of their lives may compound the situation, creating a cumulative effect on their ability to cope with the resettlement processes. In this context, there is a pressing need is presented within the context of resettlement of asylum seekers and refugees. Key stressors documented as having an impact on the long-term well-being of individuals, families, and communities who have been touched by war and conflict are outlined. A multigroup family approach that focuses on the strength and resilience of families within a community context is discussed as one of the promising approaches
Post-traumatic stress disorder among school age Palestinian children
- Author:
- KHAMIS Vivian
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 29(1), January 2005, pp.81-95.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
... lifetime trauma (54.7%). Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was diagnosed in 34.1% of the children, most of whom were refugees, males, and working. Although the expected association between family environment, parental style of influence and PTSD symptomatoplogy was found in this study, family ambiance (child's experience of anxiety in home environment) was the only predictor in the final model.
The direct and indirect effects of parental trauma on child adjustment for resettled refugees in Australia"
- Authors:
- KARA Behice Humeyra, STUART Jaimee
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care, 17(4), 2021, pp.474-486..
- Publisher:
- Emerald
... parenting. Design/methodology/approach: The study included 414 refugee children (age M = 14.04, SD = 2.00; 48.3% female) and their caregivers (age M = 41.78, SD = 5.24, 77% female). The sample was drawn from the Building a New Life in Australia study, a large, representative cohort study of resettled refugees in Australia. Only data collected where both parents and their children could be matched were used (Edited publisher abstract)
Dissociative experiences and trauma exposure among newly arrived and settled young war refugees
- Authors:
- GUSIC Sabina, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Aggression Maltreatment and Trauma, 26(10), 2017, pp.1132-1149.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
War-traumatised refugee adolescents are a vulnerable and understudied group. This study of two different groups of war-traumatised youth (N = 77) resettled in Sweden (newly arrived refugee adolescents, n = 42, 13–19 years, and settled students with childhood war experiences, n = 35, 11–18 years) evaluated their war experiences, refugee journey, general trauma exposure, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and dissociative experiences. Both groups had experienced many traumas and a substantial proportion reported levels consistent with posttraumatic stress (71% in the newly arrived group and 34% among the settled students) and dissociation (36% and 23%, respectively). The study also provides information about the type of adverse events experienced by war-refugee adolescents, including their own subjective appraisals of the worst events. The results show that the extent of trauma exposure and posttraumatic and dissociative symptomatology among refugee adolescents are considerable even after a period of resettlement, a finding that has educational, clinical, and social implications. (Publisher abstract)
The epidemiology of PTSD and depression in refugee minors who have resettled in developed countries
- Authors:
- REAVELL James, FAZIL Qulsom
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 26(1), 2017, pp.74-83.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: With an increasing number of refugees migrating across continents, the crisis is very apparent. Aim: A literature review of patterns, risk factors and effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression in refugee minors was carried out involving those who have resettled in different developed countries. Methods: Papers were narrowed down by reading the abstracts papers discuss the influence of religion, which may be an interesting line of future research as refugees move to more secular societies. (Publisher abstract)