Hyojin Im1, Aidan B Ferguson2, Abdilkadir H Warsame3, Maimuna M Isse3. 1. 1 School of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA. 2. 2 College of Social Work, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA. 3. 3 Tawakal Medical Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: There is a gap in understanding of refugee mental health risks unique to urban areas of low-income countries. MATERIAL: A qualitative rapid appraisal using focus group interviews with community stakeholders explored main stressors pervasive by Somali refugees in Nairobi, Kenya. DISCUSSION: This study identified the intersection of war trauma and daily stressors that affect both functional and structural challenges and risk of mental health issues among Somali urban refugees. CONCLUSION: Findings underscore the importance of understanding mental health in the broader context of community adversities, suggesting development of contextually informed interventions responsive to complex needs of urban refugees.
BACKGROUND: There is a gap in understanding of refugee mental health risks unique to urban areas of low-income countries. MATERIAL: A qualitative rapid appraisal using focus group interviews with community stakeholders explored main stressors pervasive by Somali refugees in Nairobi, Kenya. DISCUSSION: This study identified the intersection of war trauma and daily stressors that affect both functional and structural challenges and risk of mental health issues among Somali urban refugees. CONCLUSION: Findings underscore the importance of understanding mental health in the broader context of community adversities, suggesting development of contextually informed interventions responsive to complex needs of urban refugees.
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Keywords:
Somali refugee; Urban refugee; community adversity; mental health; trauma
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