Kenneth Carswell1, Pennie Blackburn, Chris Barker. 1. The Traumatic Stress Clinic, Camden and Islington Foundation Trust, 73 Charlotte Street, London, UK. ken.carswell@uclmail.net
Abstract
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.
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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