The
Dallas-Forth
Worth
Metroplex
(DFW)
serves
as
a
diverse
resettlement
location
for
globally
displaced
refugees.
While
research
examines
how
the
nation
impacts
refugee
resettlement,
studies
that
examine
role
of
city
and
community
in
placemaking
are
still
lacking.
In
investigations,
often
focuses
broadly
on
advocacy
political
movements
rather
than
local-level
structures
policies.
this
paper,
I
develop
an
evaluation
model
using
Jenny
Phillimore's
categories
successful
structural
barriers,
interactions,
resource
accessibility
affect
space
place
populations.
Through
ethnography
Chin
Rohingya
communities
DFW,
explore
differences
between
community-settled
state-settled
groups
idea
integrated
program.
Additionally,
argue
refugees
who
choose
their
settlement
United
States
empowered
thus
have
stronger
connection
to
host
For
example,
interviews,
emphasized
ownership
Lewisville
feelings
home,
while
expressed
placelessness
dispossession
Dallas.
As
governments
push
towards
entirely
privatized
system
argues
method
draws
upon
federal
resources
connections.
experiences
Lewisville's
community,
demonstrates
potential
such
program
States.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2024
Introduction
This
article
explores
how
systemic
injustices
and
social
inequalities
affect
refugee
asylum
seeker
integration,
thriving,
mental
health
in
London.
is
pertinent
as
the
United
Kingdom
currently
operates
a
‘broken’
system
with
unfair
policies
‘tough’
immigration
rhetoric
which
makes
it
extraordinarily
difficult
for
seekers
refugees
to
achieve
community
have
good
quality
of
life,
be
able
thrive,
including
health.
Paradoxically,
Home
Office
also
features
an
Indicators
Integration
Framework
provide
practical
ways
design
more
effective
strategies,
monitor
services
evaluated
integration
interventions.
Methods
study
employed
qualitative
research
semi-structured
interviews
19
psychosocial
support
service
providers
working
third-sector
organizations
Results
The
results
show
that
current
severely
undermines
efforts
their
integration.
All
participants
highlighted
lacked
experienced
poor
life
faced
structural
challenges
build
meaningful
connections;
access
education,
fair
employment
work;
wellbeing;
thrive.
Discussion
To
improve
London
and,
beyond,
Kingdom,
four
recommendations
are
made
on
service-levels:
(1)
reform
by
centering
human
rights;
(2)
implement
carry
out
needs
assessments
among
focussing
key
determinants;
(3)
ensure
benefit
from
NHS
Inclusion
Health
framework;
(4)
extend
Patient
Carer
Race
Equality
framework
beyond
England.
effective,
all
initiatives
need
grounded
participatory
approach
meaningfully
involves
diverse
groups
stakeholders
refugees.
Deleted Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
2, С. 100038 - 100038
Опубликована: Май 9, 2024
Childhood
violence
and
mental
health
remain
concerning
public
issues
globally
yet
there
is
limited
evidence
on
the
associations
between
experiences
of
such
in
refugee
settings.
To
assess
association
childhood
(sexual,
physical,
emotional
violence)
(severe
distress,
self-harm,
suicidal
ideation
and/or
attempted
suicide)
settings
Uganda.
Data
are
from
2022
Uganda
Humanitarian
Violence
against
Children
Youth
Survey
(HVACS)
conducted
among
1,338
females
927
males
aged
13-24
years
March
April
2022.
Cross-tabulation
with
chi-square
tests
multivariate
logistic
regression
analysis
were
used
to
experiencing
health.
The
results
show
a
high
prevalence
(females
40.8%
vs
55.2%)
distress
(45%
for
both
females).
Females
who
experienced
sexual
had
significantly
higher
odds
reporting
severe
(aOR=1.989;
CI=1.216-3.255),
suicide
(aOR=4.119;
CI=2.157-7.864)
self-harm
(aOR=3.734;
CI=1.619-8.609)
compared
those
did
not
experience
violence.
Experiencing
physical
or
was
also
associated
increased
attempts
females.
Among
males,
(aOR=9.233;
CI=2.293-37.177)
(aOR=2.823;
CI=1.115-7.148).
exposure
poor
health,
risk
observed
findings
this
paper
provide
critical
insights
facilitate
development
strengthening
prevention
response
interventions
children
Nordic Journal of Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
78(7), С. 561 - 569
Опубликована: Сен. 16, 2024
The
Syrian
refugee
crisis
has
led
to
significant
population
displacement,
with
many
seeking
refuge
and
asylum
in
Nordic
countries.
While
these
countries
offer
safety
stability,
the
resettlement
process
combined
refugees'
own
traumatic
experiences
can
exacerbate
existing
or
precipitate
new
mental
health
issues.
Health Promotion International,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
38(5)
Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2023
Abstract
Despite
the
burden
of
mental
health
problems
among
refugees,
knowledge
about
care
for
this
group
is
limited.
In
context,
comprehensive
discussion
important
because
more
than
professional
care,
but
takes
place
in
everyday
situations
and
between
different
groups
people.
study,
we
look
at
expert
views
(based
on
profession
lived
experience)
caring
environments
concerning
refugees’
system
levels.
These
levels
include
individual
level,
family
community
level
society.
Additionally,
aimed
to
understand
how
these
interact.
We
conducted
interviews
with
11
psychotherapists
from
Germany
12
participants
who
fled
Arabic-speaking
countries
Germany.
analyzed
transcripts
following
Braun
Clarke’s
reflexive
thematic
analysis.
Interviewees
shared
ideas
society
general
(e.g.
increase
acceptance),
actors
be
sensitive
cultural
differences),
other
refugees
exchange
information),
family/friends
provide
emotional
help)
themselves
open
involve
others)
could
care.
Participants
provided
examples
interacted,
example
when
legal
norms
made
members
harder.
The
interactions
point
a
multidisciplinary
approach
towards
call
building
networks
instead
viewing
refugee
as
medical,
psychiatric
issue
alone.
To
improve
societal
should
keep
mind
across
their
respective
knowledge.
Health & Place,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
91, С. 103387 - 103387
Опубликована: Ноя. 30, 2024
Despite
the
multifaceted
and
diverse
challenges
that
refugees,
migrants,
asylum-seekers
experience
when
entering
a
new
country,
they
remain
notably
underrepresented
in
evaluation
understanding
of
health
wellbeing
impacts
outdoor
interventions.
We
addressed
this
knowledge
gap
by
mixed-methods
(questionnaires,
focus
groups
photo
elicitation
activity)
facilitated
community
researcher.
Qualitative
data
(focus
revealed
participants
saw
social
component
activities
as
critical
factor
improving
their
wellbeing,
an
insight
not
captured
established
quantitative
scales.
Given
backgrounds
refugee,
migrant,
asylum-seeker
populations,
we
underline
importance
transdisciplinary,
collaborative,
research
approach.
Frontiers in Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Фев. 19, 2024
Impact
of
pre-migration
trauma
and
post-migration
settlement
on
refugee
mental
health
wellbeing
is
well-documented.
However,
little
research
has
focused
the
specific
places
where
refugees
settle
spend
their
daily
lives
within
context.
This
study
adopts
an
eco-social
perspective
to
explore
relationship
between
urban
neighborhoods
wellbeing.
We
conducted
twenty-six
qualitative
interviews
with
Somali
in
London
Bristol
UK.
The
transcripts
were
coded
using
inductive
approach
analyzed
through
thematic
analysis.
navigate
a
complex
environment
comprising
various
neighborhood
features
which
include
important
near
home,
interactions
neighbors,
community
spaces.
While
these
afford
them
resources
improve
wellbeing,
they
also
present
challenges
such
as
high
density,
exposure
violence
or
discrimination,
disorder.
societal
physical
intersect
experiences
adversity,
stress
over
time.
As
niches,
are
both
accommodating,
safe
familiar,
well
alien,
threatening
unwelcoming.
To
support
ensure
successful
settlement,
it
essential
recognize
agency
provide
continuous
throughout
entire
asylum
process
after,
ensuring
stable
living
conditions.
Deleted Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
74(2), С. 140 - 149
Опубликована: Май 15, 2024
Since
the
commencement
of
Russia’s
extensive
invasion
Ukraine,
millions
Ukrainian
citizens
have
been
compelled
to
leave
their
homeland
in
pursuit
safety.
Although
two
years
passed
since
start
war,
refugee
crisis
continues,
as
each
internally
displaced
person
risks
facing
psychological
problems.
In
process
migration,
refugees
and
forced
migrants
face
completely
new,
unfamiliar
conditions.
This
situation
not
only
creates
a
stressful
for
them
but
also
requires
active
interaction
with
environment.
Thus,
migration
Ukrainians
abroad
expert
scientific
analysis.
The
purpose
our
research
is
investigate
struggles
experienced
by
migrant
students
teachers
who
due
ongoing
war.
It’s
necessary
examine
coping
mechanisms
employed
deal
challenges
arising
from
displacement
war-related
trauma.
Quantitative
methods
such
surveys
questionnaires
were
used
collect
numerical
data
on
prevalence
severity
problems
target
population.
addition,
standardised
assessment
tools
measure
specific
symptoms
trauma,
anxiety,
depression
other
mental
health
indicators.
findings
this
article
can
be
valuable
source
information
various
stakeholders
involved
supporting
well-being
integration
affected
war
displacement.
By
translating
study’s
into
action,
positive
changes
made
alleviate
distress
increase
resilience
vulnerable
group.
Middle East Current Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
31(1)
Опубликована: Окт. 30, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
global
surge
in
refugee
populations
has
sparked
considerable
apprehension
regarding
their
mental
health.
This
study
explores
the
symptom
profile
and
associated
factors
among
patients
admitted
to
Okasha
Institute
of
Psychiatry,
Ain
Shams
University,
hospitals
between
2018
2021.
Methods
A
retrospective
analysis
was
conducted
utilizing
medical
records
Psychiatry
Data
collection
encompassed
socio-demographic
characteristics,
diagnoses,
reported
stressors,
specific
profiles.
Results
involved
36
patients,
averaging
26.7
years,
predominantly
female
(61.1%),
Sudanese
origin
(45.9%).
Prevalent
diagnoses
included
bipolar
disorder
(36.8%),
schizophrenia
(26.3%),
major
depressive
(13.2%).
diverse
array
stressors
emerged,
with
immigration-related
issues
ranking
highest
(21.2%).
Other
noteworthy
comprised
marital
conflicts
(15.2%)
house-related
difficulties
(15.2%).
Conclusion
highlighted
prevalence
severe
illnesses,
varied
distinct
profiles
refugees
psychiatric
admissions
underscored
imperative
for
culturally
sensitive
trauma-informed
health
services.
Further
research
is
devise
effective
interventions
enhance
outcomes
populations.
International Journal of Clinical Practice,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
2023, С. 1 - 10
Опубликована: Дек. 6, 2023
Background.
The
concept
of
migration
comes
with
various
problems,
affecting
the
quality
life
and
psychological
state
immigrants.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
depression
anxiety
states
physicians
who
immigrated
Turkey
after
civil
war
that
started
in
Syria
2011.
Methods.
In
this
cross-sectional
study,
a
sociodemographic
questionnaire
form,
short
version
World
Health
Organization’s
assessment
tool
(WHOQOL-BREF),
Beck
Depression
Inventory
(BDI),
Anxiety
(BAI)
were
applied
Syrian
doctors
received
integration
training
work
refugee
health
centers
established
for
immigrants
Turkey.
Results.
A
total
570
participants
included
study.
median
scores
WHOQOL-BREF
domains
75
DOM1
(min:
25,
max:
100,
IQR:
18),
69
DOM2
6,
25),
DOM3
0,
19),
63
DOM4
94,
19).
BDI
score
was
7
41,
8),
BAI
5
50,
8).
Having
primary
care
experience,
having
knowledge
about
Turkish
healthcare
system,
believing
they
can
adapt
centers,
not
plan
return
their
country
found
be
associated
higher
at
least
one
subdomains.
Planning
turn
back
significantly
scores.
Conclusions.
overall
most
high,
also
below
threshold
values.
Further
qualitative
studies
allow
in-depth
analyses
may
reveal
underlying
factors
situation.
Background:
Refugees
are
at
an
elevated
risk
of
some
mental
disorders
with
studies
highlighting
the
contributing
role
post-migration
factors.
Migrant
have
shown
neighbourhood
social
composition,
such
as
ethnic
density,
to
be
important.
This
study
examines
how
this
applies
refugees
using
a
unique
quasi-experimental
design.Methods:
We
followed
cohort
44,033
assigned
housing
under
Danish
dispersal
policy,
operating
from
1986
1998,
year
they
were
until
2019.
comprised,
in
effect,
natural
experiment
whereby
influence
could
determined
independently
endogenous
examined
three
different
aspects
composition:
proportion
co-nationals,
and
first-generation
migrants,
subsequent
incidence
disorders.
Outcomes:
neighbourhoods
lower
co-nationals
(lowest
versus
highest
quartile)
more
likely
receive
diagnosis
non-affective
psychosis,
incident
rate
ratio
(IRR)
1.25
(95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
1.06-1.48)
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
(PTSD),
IRR
1.21
CI
I.05
-1.39).
A
comparable
but
smaller
effect
was
observed
for
mood
disorders,
no
association
overall.
Proportion
less
clearly
associated
other
than
1.24
1.03
-1.50).
found
statistically
significant
associations
migrants.Interpretation:
For
refugees,
living
is
related
increased
diagnosed
disorder,
particularly
psychosis
PTSD.Funding:
UK
medical
research
council.Declaration
Interest:
The
authors
declare
competing
interests.Ethical
Approval:
Ethical
approval
not
required
use
register-based
data
Denmark.
However,
access
completion
detailed
application
form
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