The prevalence of mental illness in refugees and asylum seekers: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Globally, the number of refugees and asylum seekers has reached record
highs. Past research in refugee mental health has reported wide variation in mental illness …
highs. Past research in refugee mental health has reported wide variation in mental illness …
Mental health of migrants with pre-migration exposure to armed conflict: a systematic review and meta-analysis
C Mesa-Vieira, AD Haas, D Buitrago-Garcia… - The Lancet Public …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Background Exposure to armed conflict has been associated with negative mental health
consequences. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of generalised anxiety disorder, major …
consequences. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of generalised anxiety disorder, major …
The potential impact of COVID-19 in refugee camps in Bangladesh and beyond: A modeling study
Background COVID-19 could have even more dire consequences in refugees camps than in
general populations. Bangladesh has confirmed COVID-19 cases and hosts almost 1 million …
general populations. Bangladesh has confirmed COVID-19 cases and hosts almost 1 million …
Correlating heatwaves and relative humidity with suicide (fatal intentional self-harm)
F Florido Ngu, I Kelman, J Chambers… - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
Empirical evidence suggests that the effects of anthropogenic climate change, and heat in
particular, could have a significant impact on mental health. This article investigates the …
particular, could have a significant impact on mental health. This article investigates the …
[HTML][HTML] Suicide in Muslim world and way forward
S Shoib, AY Armiya'u, M Nahidi, N Arif… - Health science …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Islam is the world's second‐biggest religion, with a population of almost 1.9 billion people
and a major presence in nearly 50 nations and territories. According to a survey published in …
and a major presence in nearly 50 nations and territories. According to a survey published in …
Chronic illness and quality of life 5 years after displacement among rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Importance Rohingya refugees, forcibly displaced from Myanmar, face challenges adapting
to Bangladesh. Examining their quality of life (QOL) is vital to identifying nuanced factors …
to Bangladesh. Examining their quality of life (QOL) is vital to identifying nuanced factors …
Systematic review on chronic non-communicable disease in disaster settings
C Ngaruiya, R Bernstein, R Leff, L Wallace, P Agrawal… - BMC public health, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) constitute the leading cause of
mortality globally. Low and middle-income countries (LMICs) not only experience the largest …
mortality globally. Low and middle-income countries (LMICs) not only experience the largest …
Ten years of tracking mental health in refugee primary health care settings: an updated analysis of data from UNHCR's Health Information System (2009–2018)
Background This study examines mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) service
usage within refugee camp primary health care facilities in low-and middle-income countries …
usage within refugee camp primary health care facilities in low-and middle-income countries …
A qualitative study of cultural concepts of distress among Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
K Trang, C Hiott, AK Rahim, S Rahman, AJ Wuermli - Conflict and health, 2024 - Springer
Background Rohingya refugees residing in Bangladesh have been exposed to profound
trauma in addition to ongoing daily stressors of living in the refugee camps. Accurate …
trauma in addition to ongoing daily stressors of living in the refugee camps. Accurate …
Functional impairment as a proxy measure indicating high rates of trauma exposure, post-migration living difficulties, common mental disorders, and poor health …
A major challenge in the refugee field is to ensure that scarce mental health resources are
directed to those in greatest need. Based on data from an epidemiological survey of 959 …
directed to those in greatest need. Based on data from an epidemiological survey of 959 …