Health Problems Among Latin-American and Middle-Eastern Refugees in the Netherlands: Relations With Violence Exposure and Ongoing Sociopsychological Strain
In two studies (n = 480; n = 156), the health problems (somatic, psychological, and migration-related complaints) of refugees were examined, in relation to violence, demographic, and asylum variables (ongoing sociopsychological strain). High frequencies for torture events and a substantial number of medical complaints were reported, but few cases ofdiagnosable Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) were identified (Study I: 6%; Study II: 11%). Not only reported violence, but also the current social situation contributed to the experiencing of ongoing health complaints. Refugees attributed their somatic and psychological complaints to illness (48%) and to torture (29%) and psychological complaints, in particular, to worries related to the postmigration situation (40%). Paying attention only to health complaints and to past violent experiences is too limited an approach in responding to the needs of refugees.
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Reference:
Adger J. K. Hondius, Loes H. M. van Willigen, Wim Chr. Kleijn, & Henk M. van der Ploeg | 2000
In: Journal of Traumatic Stress, ISSN 0894-9867 | 13 | 4 | 619-634
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1007858116390
In: Journal of Traumatic Stress, ISSN 0894-9867 | 13 | 4 | 619-634
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1007858116390
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