scholarly journals Attitudes of Syrian and Iraqi Refugees in Germany toward Jews

2021 ◽  
pp. 239-268
Author(s):  
Günther Jikeli
Keyword(s):  
Iraqi Refugees

Effects of Exposure to News of the U.S. War in Iraq on Iraqi Refugees' Health and Mental Health

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim A. Kira ◽  
Linda Lewandowski ◽  
Thom Templin ◽  
Hammad Adnan ◽  
Jamal Mohanesh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Iraqi Refugees ◽  
War In Iraq ◽  
The U.S

Health and Mental Health Effects of Political Forgiveness--Reconciliation in Iraqi Refugees

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim A. Kira ◽  
Thom Templin ◽  
Linda Lewandowski ◽  
Hammad Adnan ◽  
Mohanesh Jamal
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Iraqi Refugees ◽  
Political Forgiveness ◽  
Mental Health Effects

scholarly journals Security for States vs. Refugees: peration Provide Comfort and the April 1991 Mass Influx of Refugees from Northern Iraq into Turkey

Refuge ◽  
1996 ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
Kemal Kirisçi
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Humanitarian Intervention ◽  
Political Process ◽  
Safe Zone ◽  
Iraqi Refugees ◽  
Northern Iraq ◽  
State Security ◽  
Turkish Government ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Mass Influx

In April 1991, the massive influx of Iraqi refugees into Turkey precipitated a political process that led to one of the rare examples of humanitarian intervention. Under pressure from the Turkish government and world public opinion, Western allies declared a safe zone above the 36th parallel in northern Iraq and launched "Operation Provide Comfort." This Operation enabled the extension of relief assistance to almost half a million refugees and their repatriation to northern Iraq within a relatively short period of time. The article tries to establish whether "Operation Provide Comfort" served state security interests or the security of the refugees from Iraq.

Transition as a focus within language maintenance research: Wellington Iraqi refugees as an example

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (251) ◽  
pp. 179-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayman Tawalbeh
Keyword(s):  
Language Maintenance ◽  
Language Ability ◽  
Iraqi Refugees ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Language Maintenance And Shift ◽  
Spatio Temporal ◽  
Shift Study ◽  
Research Analysis

Abstract Most current language maintenance and shift research has focused on investigating immigrants’ experiences and attitudes in their host countries only. Recent research has shown that additional insights can be gained from a multi-perspective approach to language maintenance that includes “spatio-temporal” frames. Transit experiences (representing extra spaces and multiple phases) offer important information which has been overlooked in most language maintenance and shift research. Drawing on a data set of 30 semi-structured interviews with Wellington Iraqis and 13 with Iraqi refugees preparing to move to New Zealand from their transit point in Jordan, this article argues for the significance of transit experiences to language maintenance research. Analysis of the data suggests the significance of transit experiences in explaining the variations in Iraqis’ linguistic preferences and competencies and elucidates differences in language ability, use and attitude between older and younger generations. The data provides evidence for the importance of transition as a focus within language maintenance and shift study.

Safe but isolated – an interview study with Iraqi refugees in Sweden about social networks, social support, and mental health

2020 ◽  
pp. 002076402095425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Sundvall ◽  
David Titelman ◽  
Valerie DeMarinis ◽  
Liubov Borisova ◽  
Önver Çetrez
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Traumatic Experiences ◽  
Iraqi Refugees ◽  
Structured Interviews

Background: Problems with social networks and social support are known to be associated with mental ill-health in refugees. Social support after migration promotes resilience. Aim: To study how Iraqi refugees who arrived in Sweden after the year 2000 perceived their social networks and social support, and to relate the observed network characteristics and changes to the refugees’ mental health and well-being. Method: Semi-structured interviews with 31 refugees, including questions on background and migration experiences, a biographical network map, and three health assessment scales. The findings were analysed with descriptive statistics and content thematic analysis. Results: The respondents’ networks were diminished. Social support was continued to be provided mainly by family members and supplemented by support from authorities. The main themes of the refugee experience of post-migration challenges were weakened social networks, barriers to integration and challenges to cultural and religious belonging. Failed reunion and worrying about relatives was described as particularly painful. Negative contacts with authority persons were often seen as humiliating or discriminating. Acquiring a new cultural belonging was described as challenging. At the same time, changing family and gender roles made it more difficult to preserve and develop the culture of origin. Traumatic experiences and mental health problems were common in this group. Family issues were more often than integration difficulties associated with mental health problems. Conclusion: In order to strengthen post-migration well-being and adaptation, authorities should support the refugees’ social networks. Clinicians need to address post-migration problems and challenges, including the meaning and function of social networks.

Mood and demographical factors as predictors of body mass index among Syrian and Iraqi refugees in Jordan

2019 ◽  
pp. 135910531989310
Author(s):  
Rula A Amr ◽  
Ahmed M Al-Smadi ◽  
Rand T Akasheh ◽  
Rula A Deiranieh ◽  
Omar S Gammoh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Continuous Variable ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Iraqi Refugees ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Demographical Data ◽  
Mood Scale

We studied whether mood and demographics are related to body mass index in a population of Syrian and Iraqi refugees residing in Jordan. Questionnaires and Brunel Mood Scale were used to collect demographical data. Data were analyzed using t-test and analysis of variance. A high prevalence of overweight and obesity was observed in this population (60.5%). Mood subscales were not associated with body mass index categories. However, body mass index as a continuous variable was associated with anger, depression, and fatigue scores. Linear regression revealed that age, ethnicity, unemployment, chronic illnesses, and physical activity level, but not mood, are associated with body mass index.

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