Prevalence and predictors of mental health problems in refugee children living in informal settlements in Lebanon

Nature Mental Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 1(2), P. 135 - 144

Published: Feb. 17, 2023

Abstract Millions of people are currently displaced. About half them children who at increased risk mental health problems. While some factors such as war exposure well established, less is known regarding the effects local refugee environment. Here we show that prevalence and comorbidity problems in Syrian living settlements Lebanon high. We assessed individual, familial social a prospective cohort study ( N = 1,591 child–caregiver dyads interviewed between October 2017 January 2018; n 1,000 1 yr follow-up). Of these children, 39.6% met criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder, 26.9% conduct/oppositional defiant 20.1% depression 47.8% anxiety disorders. Exposure to daily stressors was factor most strongly associated with children’s Interventions policies addressing ongoing important scaling up services families.

Language: Английский

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Development and psychometric evaluation of the Brief Parenting Questionnaire

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: Jan. 29, 2025

Abstract Background There is a paucity of brief self-report parenting measures validated for use in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We developed the Brief Parenting Questionnaire (BPQ), 24-item measure with parents children ages 3–12. Objective describe development evaluation psychometric properties BPQ, which was designed to include two subscales: warm responsive (WRP) harsh (HP). Participants setting The sample included an equal number male female caregivers ( n = 480) from 240 families North Lebanon that took part randomized controlled trial (RCT) Caregiver Support Intervention. Study participants were primarily Syrian (95.2%); others Lebanese (4.2%) Palestinian (0.6%). Methods BPQ described. To assess its properties, we used data RCT instrument developed. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) examine structure BPQ. reliability potential subscales assessed by examining internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha McDonald’s omega. Multi-group CFA conducted identify if same constructs being measured across mothers fathers. Results A two-factor model best fit data, 16 items loading on WRP seven HP, corresponding dimensions scale assess. Internal good: full ɑ=0.83, ɑ=0.86, HP ɑ=0.76. One item not either subscale retained theoretical reasons. Conclusions culturally grounded Middle Eastern Arabic speaking parents. this paper come pre-registered trial: ISRCTN33665023.

Language: Английский

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Family and Peer Support Facilitates Recall and Retelling of Traumatic Memories in War Refugee Children and Adolescents

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(3), P. 328 - 328

Published: Feb. 23, 2025

War refugees are more likely to present psychological disorders, such as PTSD. Memory impairments often hinder their ability recall and integrate traumatic events. This study investigated the memory capacity of 133 Syrian refugee children adolescents in Lebanon examined moderating role resilience relationship between exposure negative events, post-traumatic stress reactions, events recollection. Participants completed Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CWTQ), Post-Traumatic Symptom Reactions Checklist for Children (PTSR-C), Child Youth Resilience Measure-28 (CYRM-28). They also performed a timeline exercise, part Narrative Exposure Therapy, which they organized described positive life memories. Results showed that memories were lower than potentially participants had witnessed. difference increased increased. Moreover, experienced predicted these recalled. Participants’ moderated association reactions remembered showing only with higher symptoms trauma-related The results highlight meaning making sharing capacities natural relational contexts (family, peers, etc.) potential key processes be promoted overcome process

Language: Английский

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Understanding and supporting parenting in parents seeking PTSD treatment: a qualitative study

European journal of psychotraumatology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

Background: Parental post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can impact parenting and child psychosocial wellbeing. Complementing trauma-focused psychotherapy with interventions thus have important preventive value. Understanding parents' lived experiences is necessary to tailor such their needs.

Language: Английский

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Effects of pre- and post-displacement difficulties on parenting behaviors of refugee fathers

International Journal of Behavioral Development, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 28, 2025

Adverse effects of war trauma and post-displacement difficulties on refugee families are well-documented in the previous literature, however, there is considerably less research with fathers focusing different types stressors. The current study tested a multiple linkage model between trauma, difficulties, paternal mental health parenting behaviors. Data was collected from 286 Syrian who have fled Syria resettled Turkey their children 2 to 5 years. Using path analysis we examined associations pre-displacement perceived discrimination, fathers’ depression, anxiety, PTSD levels addition punishment warmth toward children. Consistent prior research, results showed that exposure negatively predicted In turn, displacement stressors indicators such as anxiety PTSD. Indirect war-trauma has negative impact through paths. Results suggested both stressor discrimination significantly predicts outcomes important risk factors address within policies practices regarding parents.

Language: Английский

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“Children Are Not Children Anymore; They Are a Lost Generation”: Adverse Physical and Mental Health Consequences on Syrian Refugee Children

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 17(22), P. 8378 - 8378

Published: Nov. 12, 2020

This research examines Syrian refugee mothers' accounts of the physical and mental health their children being affected by war traumas displacement challenges. Open-ended audio-recorded interviews were conducted in Arabic with 23 mothers residing Jordan. Using a narrative approach data collection analysis, five major themes identified: (1) exposed to diverse traumatic experiences Syria; (2) escape journey camps threatened children's lives; (3) family stressors poverty, hostility from local peers, educational recreational challenges, child labor, domestic violence (these three considered as trauma related variables); (4) not only directly physically mentally own stressors, but these mediated magnified familial interrelated processes, evidenced intergenerational transmission trauma, harsh parenting style, parental control, parentification; (5) adverse consequences both variables processes indirectly traumatized adversely impacted health. We examined that emerged view theoretical frameworks impact system on development. To conclude, humanitarian organizations provide services interventions refugees need take into account individual factors affecting Further implications policies are discussed.

Language: Английский

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Vulnerable in silence: Paediatric health in the Ukrainian crisis

Annals of Medicine and Surgery, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 82

Published: Aug. 17, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a humanitarian disaster. It has wide-ranging impact on the livelihood and health those affected by war. In midst constant shelling casualties, children are more vulnerable to injuries, infections, malnutrition, trauma, all which can have serious consequences for their physical mental health. Children, unlike adults, simply subjected horrors war with no pre-existing ability deal consequences. We hope highlight effects current Ukrainian paediatric population, particular emphasis surgical care, cancer infectious disease, name few. help contextualize future data encourage development system protect serve war's most population.

Language: Английский

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Mental health outcomes in Syrian refugees: A systematic review

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 68(5), P. 933 - 953

Published: June 3, 2022

Background: Syria is the main country of origin for refugees in world. The prevalence mental disorders this population high, but there a lack more comprehensive data on health issues population. Aim: This study aims to review literature outcomes Syrian refugees. Methods: We performed systematic quantitative original observational studies indexed MEDLINE via PubMed, Embase, Web Science, PsycINFO, LILACS, and SciELO databases with reporting A descriptive analysis was conducted, quality included assessed using an adaptation from National Institutes Health (NIH) assessment tool studies. Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines were followed. Results: total 64 included. majority published between 2019 2020, focused post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, wide range variations. Other difficulties post-migration period promotive factors health, such as resilience, positive coping strategies, psychosocial well-being. Conclusions: High rates observed, well risk their occurrence. Studies showed very high variability heterogeneity methodologies. There need research focusing other determinants specific necessities especially post-resettlement period.

Language: Английский

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Maternal Mental Health and Child Adjustment Problems in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Families Experiencing Economic Disadvantage

Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 50(6), P. 695 - 708

Published: Jan. 18, 2022

Language: Английский

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), psychological flexibility and psychological adjustment problems: Turkish validation of the PTSD checklist for short form DSM‐5 (PCL‐5-S)

European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(1), P. 100381 - 100381

Published: Jan. 7, 2024

Language: Английский

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