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The Relationship Between Trauma, Post-Migration Problems and the Psychological Well-Being of Refugees and Asylum Seekers
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Background: There is growing evidence of the impact of post-migration factors on the mental health of refugees. To date, few UK studies have been conducted. Aims: The study investigated the relationship between trauma, post-migration problems, social support and the mental health of refugees and asylum seekers. Methods: Refugees and asylum seekers ( n = 47) were recruited mainly from clinical settings. Self-report measures of post-migration problems, mental health problems and social support were completed in an interview. Results: Bivariate associations were identified between increased symptoms and number of traumas, adaptation difficulties, loss of culture and support and confidant support. In multivariate analyses post-migration problems were significantly associated with post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and emotional distress. There was no significant association of symptoms and number of traumas or social support. Conclusions: The results suggest that clinical services should provide holistic interventions within a phased approach when working with refugees and asylum seekers. At a policy level, the results suggest the need for asylum policies that reduce post-migration problems and provide support for refugees and asylum seekers.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Carswell, K., Blackburn, P., & Barker, C.
- Affiliations
- Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University College London (GB)
- Corresponding author
- Carswell, Kenneth
- Venue
- International Journal of Social Psychiatry
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2009-11-19
- Volume
- 57
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 107-119
- ISSN
- 0020-7640 (ISSN-L)
- 1741-2854
- OpenAlex
- W2092185879
- Cited by
- 349
- References
- 26
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 4.55
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- International Journal of Social Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
- UCL Discovery (University College London) (submittedVersion)
- Funders
- International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Migration, Health and Trauma
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Migration, Refugees, and Integration
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Migration and Exile Studies
- Keywords
- refugees, asylum seekers, psychological trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, emotional distress, social support, acculturation, mental health, asylum policy, holistic intervention
- MeSH terms
- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Emigration and Immigration, Female, United Kingdom, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Personal Satisfaction, Surveys and Questionnaires, Refugees, Risk Factors, Social Support, State Medicine, Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Wounds and Injuries, Young Adult
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