Author:
Drescher Andrea,Kiselev Nikolai,Akhtar Aemal,Acarturk Ceren,Bryant Richard A.,Ilkkursun Zeynep,von Känel Roland,Miller Kenneth E.,Pfaltz Monique C.,Schick Matthis,Schnyder Ulrich,Sijbrandij Marit,Spaaij Julia,Morina Naser
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Syrian refugees and asylum seekers (SRAs) face multiple stressors after flight, which may vary due to different geographic, economic, cultural and socio-political contexts in the host countries. Past research has recognised the importance of participants’ own perspectives. The aims of this multi-country study were to identify and compare self-reported problems of SRAs between various settings.
Methods
A semi-structured client-generated outcome measurement was used to collect data among adult SRAs in Jordan (N = 61), Turkey (N = 46) and Switzerland (N = 57) between September 2018 and November 2019. Answers were analysed following thematic analysis.
Results
Over half of the participants reported practical problems with an emphasis on camp-related problems (Jordan), finances (Turkey), employment (Jordan and Switzerland) and government regulations (Switzerland), followed by psychological, and social issues.
Conclusion
This study highlights the impact of local contextual factors on wellbeing. The findings emphasise that planning preventative procedures and mental health care services for SRAs need to consider local challenges affecting the population in specific countries.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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