Mistrust, anger, and hostility in refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants: A systematic review.

2018 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
María José da Silva Rebelo ◽  
Mercedes Fernández ◽  
Joseba Achotegui
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Asylum Seekers

scholarly journals Asylum Seekers, Violence and Health: A Systematic Review of Research in High-Income Host Countries

2013 ◽  
Vol 103 (3) ◽  
pp. e30-e42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Kalt ◽  
Mazeda Hossain ◽  
Ligia Kiss ◽  
Cathy Zimmerman
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Asylum Seekers ◽  
High Income ◽  
Host Countries

scholarly journals Perinatal health outcomes and care among asylum seekers and refugees: a systematic review of systematic reviews

BMC Medicine ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Heslehurst ◽  
Heather Brown ◽  
Augustina Pemu ◽  
Hayley Coleman ◽  
Judith Rankin
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Asylum Seekers ◽  
Perinatal Health ◽  
Asylum Seekers And Refugees

scholarly journals How does context influence the delivery of mental health interventions for asylum seekers and refugees in low- and middle-income countries? A qualitative systematic review

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sohail Jannesari ◽  
Claudia Lotito ◽  
Giulia Turrini ◽  
Siân Oram ◽  
Corrado Barbui
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Asylum Seekers ◽  
Health Interventions ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Qualitative Systematic Review ◽  
Mental Health Interventions ◽  
Refugees And Asylum Seekers ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Abstract Background Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) host the majority of the world’s refugees. Evidence suggests that refugees and asylum seekers have high mental health needs compared to the host country population. However, they face many social, economic and culture barriers to receiving mental health care and benefitting from mental health interventions. This paper examines how these contextual factors affect the implementation of mental health interventions for refugees and asylum seekers in LMICs. Methods We conducted a qualitative systematic review searching 11 databases and 24 relevant government and non-governmental organisation (NGO) websites. We spoke with academic experts and NGO professionals for recommendations, and conducted forwards and backwards citation tracking. Results From 2055 records in abstract and title screening, and then 99 in full-text screening, 18 eligible studies were identified. Qualitative thematic synthesis was conducted on eligible papers. Three main thematic clusters were identified around: (1) support during a time of pressure and insecurity, and the need for intervention flexibility through facilitator and participant autonomy; (2) different cultural conceptions of mental health, and how interventions negotiated these differences; and (3) the importance of facilitator skills, knowledge, characteristics and relationships to intervention implementation. Conclusion Evidence suggests that intervention coordinators and developers should continue to: (1) think broadly about the range of social influences on mental health, addressing structural issues where possible; (2) offer flexibility with intervention style, content and timings; and (3) encourage building research capacity in LMICs while acknowledging pre-existing mental health knowledge and practice.

scholarly journals Systematic review of factors associated with quality of life of asylum seekers and refugees in high-income countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Catharina F. van der Boor ◽  
Rebekah Amos ◽  
Sarah Nevitt ◽  
Christopher Dowrick ◽  
Ross G. White
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Asylum Seekers ◽  
High Income ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Asylum Seekers And Refugees

scholarly journals A Systematic Review of Factors Affecting Mental Health and Well-Being of Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Germany

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivien L. Hajak ◽  
Srishti Sardana ◽  
Helen Verdeli ◽  
Simone Grimm
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Asylum Seekers ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
German Studies ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Asylum Seekers And Refugees

Background: Since the onset of the 2015 European refugee crisis, ~4. 46 million people have sought asylum in the European Union, with Germany logging the largest share of all asylum applications. In addition to the severe adversities before and during flight, the process of settling into a new environment involves stressors that affect psychological well-being and mental health. The aim of this systematic review was to examine contextual factors during post-migration that influence the mental health and well-being of asylum seekers and refugees (ASRs) in Germany.Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review was conducted across multiple databases for English and German studies published between 2015 and 2020 with index keywords.Results: From a total of 303 articles, 156 duplicates were removed and, after title review, another 87 were excluded for not meeting the inclusion criteria. After assessing the abstracts of the remaining 60 articles, 39 were excluded. Full texts of 21 articles were assessed for eligibility and after excluding 8 articles, 13 articles were included in the review. The results demonstrate high rates of psychological distress among ASRs in Germany and the significant influence of contextual factors on their mental health and psychological well-being. The risk factors for poor mental health include an uncertain asylum status, living in shared asylum accommodations, separation from the nuclear family, lack of German language skills, integration issues and discrimination, while employment is a protective factor.Conclusion: Asylum seekers and refugees have high prevalence rates of psychological distress directly influenced by contextual factors in Germany. Based on these findings, policy makers are strongly recommended to apply preventive strategies to reduce mental health problems of ASRs in Germany.

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