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A thesis submitted to McGill University in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degreeof DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Multiple studies have found that refugees significantly underutilize mental health services. Yet,little is known about how refugees who live in contexts of protracted displacement cope with andrecover from violence, trauma and chronic stress. The unique experiences of […]

Abstract Objectives:  In this study, we determined the frequency of clinically relevant mental health conditions among Eritrean and Somali refugees in Basel and Zurich, Switzerland and assessed their levels of resilience. Methods:  A cross-sectional study among refugees aged ≥16 years involved validated questionnaires, screening for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), somatic disorders, anxiety, depression, […]

Abstract Objective This study aimed at testing the significance of mediating and moderating roles of sense of coherence, adaptive coping styles and social support in the relationship between exposure to trauma and psychological symptoms in a refugee population in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods A cross-sectional survey design was employed to collect data. The study was carried out in […]

Purpose Many Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URM) are living in low-income countries and little research has been done to understand this population in these particular settings. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and resilience in Eritrean unaccompanied refugee minors living with foster parents in Sudan. Results Eritrean URM displayed […]