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- Lampa, Elin, et al.
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Tracking involvement over time : a longitudinal study of experiences among refugee parents involved as public contributors in health research
- 2022
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In: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being. - : Taylor & Francis Group. - 1748-2623 .- 1748-2631. ; 17:1
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- PurposePatient and public involvement (PPI) is becoming more common in research, but has been problematized for lack of diversity. While PPI literature increasingly focuses on assessment of PPI on research, a focus on the contributors is less common. This study tracked the experiences of involvement among four refugee parents involved as public contributors in a child mental health trial, over three years.MethodsThe study used a longitudinal qualitative design with focus group discussions. Data were analysed using thematic analysis combined with a longitudinal analysis approach.ResultsThe refugee parents' motivations for being involved changed from focusing on individual benefits to societal change. They initially viewed themselves as guests, which transformed into utilizing the group for social support. Time impacted trust-building positively, with continued collaboration strengthening trust. Practical aspects were dominant in the beginning, which shifted over time to allow more focus on research. They identified several learnings they gained from involvement. A discrepancy in how parents and researchers viewed involvement was identified, where parents saw researchers as owners of the research.ConclusionsTo sustain successful PPI collaboration over time, researchers need to prioritize investment in time and resources, in communication, including working with interpreters, and in continued adjustments.
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- McDiarmid, Serena, et al.
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Schools' and teachers' roles and challenges in supporting the mental wellbeing of refugee youths : a qualitative study with Swedish teachers
- 2022
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In: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1748-2623 .- 1748-2631. ; 17:1
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose Resettled refugee youths are increasingly entering host-country school systems and are at risk of poor mental wellbeing. Schools and teachers are often expected to provide psychosocial support to youths with refugee backgrounds, but the teachers' views on this expectation are poorly understood. We investigated the question: What do Swedish teachers believe is the role of (1) schools and (2) teachers in supporting refugee youths' mental wellbeing? Method Four semi-structured focus groups were conducted with 30 Swedish educators from five schools. Interview transcripts were analysed and themes reflecting the key concepts were constructed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results Seven themes were constructed. Three addressed the role of schools in supporting refugee youths' mental wellbeing: Promoting Belonging, Offering Refuge, and Instilling Civic Literacy. Four addressed the role of teachers: Building Relationships with Students, Maintaining a Non-therapeutic Relationship, Connecting to Professionals, and Instructing in the Classroom. Conclusion Teachers believe that both schools and teachers play an important role in supporting refugee youths' mental wellbeing and each contributes in unique ways. However, schools and teachers are not always successful in supporting refugee youth and teachers reported facing challenges such as unclear roles and a lack of resources.
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- Spaas, Caroline, et al.
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Mental Health of Refugee and Non-refugee Migrant Young People in European Secondary Education : The Role of Family Separation, Daily Material Stress and Perceived Discrimination in Resettlement.
- 2022
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In: Journal of Youth and Adolescence. - : Springer Nature. - 0047-2891 .- 1573-6601. ; 51:5, s. 848-870
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- While scholarly literature indicates that both refugee and non-refugee migrant young people display increased levels of psychosocial vulnerability, studies comparing the mental health of the two groups remain scarce. This study aims to further the existing evidence by examining refugee and non-refugee migrants' mental health, in relation to their migration history and resettlement conditions. The mental health of 883 refugee and 483 non-refugee migrants (mean age 15.41, range 11-24, 45.9% girls, average length of stay in the host country 3.75 years) in five European countries was studied in their relation to family separation, daily material stress and perceived discrimination in resettlement. All participants reported high levels of post-traumatic stress symptoms. Family separation predicted post-trauma and internalizing behavioral difficulties only in refugees. Daily material stress related to lower levels of overall well-being in all participants, and higher levels of internalizing and externalizing behavioral difficulties in refugees. Perceived discrimination was associated with increased levels of mental health problems for refugees and non-refugee migrants. The relationship between perceived discrimination and post-traumatic stress symptoms in non-refugee migrants, together with the high levels of post-traumatic stress symptoms in this subsample, raises important questions on the nature of trauma exposure in non-refugee migrants, as well as the ways in which experiences of discrimination may interact with other traumatic stressors in predicting mental health.
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- Verelst, An, et al.
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Social Determinants of the Mental Health of Young Migrants
- 2022
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In: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY. - : Hogrefe Publishing Group. - 2512-8442 .- 2512-8450. ; 29:1, s. 61-73
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Background: Young migrants face particular risks to develop mental health problems. Discrimination and social support impact mental health, yet little is known about the differential impact thereof on mental health in newcomers, non-newcomer migrants, and non-migrants. Aim: This study sheds light on mental health (posttraumatic stress, behavioral problems, hyperactivity, emotional distress, peer relationship problems, prosocial behavior) and the overall well-being of newcomers, non-newcomer migrants, and non-migrants. Furthermore, the impact of social support and discrimination on mental health is investigated. Method: Descriptive analysis and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) were applied to analyze responses of 2,320 adolescents through self-report questionnaires in Finland, Sweden, and the UK. Results: Newcomers, non-newcomer migrants, and non-migrants have different psychological profiles. While newcomers suffer more from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and peer problems, non-newcomers and non-migrants report more hyperactivity. Discrimination strongly threatens all mental health dimensions, while support from family serves as a protective factor. Support from friends has a positive impact on PTSD among newcomers. Limitations: As this study has a cross-sectional design, conclusions about causality cannot be drawn. In addition, history of traumatic life events or migration trajectory was lacking, while it may impact mental health. Conclusion: Different mental health profiles of newcomers, non-newcomer migrants, and non-migrants point to the need for a tailored and diversified approach. Discrimination remains a risk factor for mental health, while family support is a protective factor for adolescents. Interventions that foster social support from friends would be especially beneficial for newcomers.
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