scholarly journals Sexual violence and help-seeking behavior in applicants for international protection residing in Belgium.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lotte De Schrijver ◽  
Anne Nobels ◽  
Jonathan Harb ◽  
Laurent Nisen ◽  
Kristien Roelens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
International Protection ◽  
Adequate Care ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Age Appropriate ◽  
Depth Interviews

Background: Applicants for international protection (AIPs) may be more frequently exposed to sexual violence (SV) than Belgian citizens. Having an overview of the prevalence of SV and help-seeking behavior [HSB] upon SV is crucial to develop prevention strategies and care paths focusing on providing adequate care to AIP SV victims in Belgium. Methods: Using quantitative data from structured interviews with 62 AIPs and qualitative data from 12 semi-structured in-depth interviews with AIP SV victims, we mapped the magnitude and impact of SV in AIPs in Belgium and their HSB upon SV. Results: 83.9% of AIP respondents have ever been exposed to SV and 61.3% of them were victimized within the past year. Victimization and perpetration seems to be more gender balanced than in the general population. AIPs link SV exposure to their legal status and their associated vulnerable situation. HSB upon SV was very limited in this sample. Help-seeking barriers interfering with the decision making process to consult (in)formal resources were identified. Conclusions: AIPs in Belgium are at high risk of SV. Despite SV’s impact on AIPs lives and health, HSB upon SV is rare. Providing age-appropriate sexual education and developing policies to decrease help-seeking barriers, are needed.

scholarly journals Social acceptance of alcohol use in Uganda

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Ssebunnya ◽  
Caroline Kituyi ◽  
Justine Nabanoba ◽  
Juliet Nakku ◽  
Arvin Bhana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Abstract Background: Alcohol use is part of many cultural, religious and social practices, and provides perceived pleasure to many users. In many societies, alcoholic beverages are a routine part of the social landscape for many in the population. Relatively low rates were reported for Alcohol Use Disorders (AUD) in a community based survey and facility detection survey conducted in the study site contrary to findings in earlier formative studies where alcohol use was reported to be a major health problem. The aim of this study was to understand reasons for under-reporting and the low detection rate for AUDs, exploring the societal perceptions of alcohol use in the study district. Methods: The study was conducted in Kamuli District (implementation site for the PRIME project). Semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with purposively selected participants that included local and religious leaders, lay people, health workers as well as heavy alcohol drinkers and their spouses. Interviews were tape-recorded and transcribed verbatim. The analysis followed 4 thematic areas, which include the extent and acceptability of alcohol use, patterns of alcohol use, perceived health problems associated with alcohol use and help-seeking behavior for persons with alcohol related problems. Results: The findings indicate that alcohol consumption in the study site was common and widely acceptable across all categories of people, with minimal restrictions. Society tends to overlook problems associated with alcohol use except when it is life-threatening. Help-seeking for such problems was therefore reported to be relatively rare. Conclusion: Alcohol was readily available in the community and its consumption widely acceptable with minimal restrictions to the minors. There is low recognition of alcohol use related health problems, resulting in poor help-seeking behavior. Key words: Alcohol, Kamuli, Alcohol Use Disorder, PRIME acceptability

scholarly journals Social acceptance of alcohol use in Uganda.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Ssebunnya ◽  
Caroline Kituyi ◽  
Justine Nabanoba ◽  
Juliet Nakku ◽  
Arvin Bhana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Abstract Background: Alcohol use is part of many cultural, religious and social practices, and provides perceived pleasure to many users. In many societies, alcoholic beverages are a routine part of the social landscape for many in the population. Relatively low rates were reported for Alcohol Use Disorders (AUD) in a community based survey and facility detection survey conducted in the study site contrary to findings in earlier formative studies where alcohol use was reported to be a major health problem. The aim of this study was to understand reasons for under-reporting and the low detection rate for AUDs, exploring the societal perceptions of alcohol use in the study district. Methods: The study was conducted in Kamuli District (implementation site for the PRIME project). Semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with purposively selected participants that included local and religious leaders, lay people, health workers as well as heavy alcohol drinkers and their spouses. Interviews were tape-recorded and transcribed verbatim. The analysis followed 4 thematic areas, which include the extent and acceptability of alcohol use, patterns of alcohol use, perceived health problems associated with alcohol use and help-seeking behavior for persons with alcohol related problems. Results: The findings indicate that alcohol consumption in the study site was common and widely acceptable across all categories of people, with minimal restrictions. Society tends to overlook problems associated with alcohol use except when it is life-threatening. Help-seeking for such problems was therefore reported to be relatively rare. Conclusion: Alcohol was readily available in the community and its consumption widely acceptable with minimal restrictions to the minors. There is low recognition of alcohol use related health problems, resulting in poor help-seeking behavior. Key words: Alcohol, Kamuli, Alcohol Use Disorder, PRIME acceptability

scholarly journals Social acceptance of alcohol use in Uganda.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Ssebunnya ◽  
Caroline Kituyi ◽  
Justine Nabanoba ◽  
Juliet Nakku ◽  
Arvin Bhana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Abstract Abstract: Background: Alcohol use is part of many cultural, religious and social practices, and provides perceived pleasure to many users. In many societies, alcoholic beverages are a routine part of the social landscape for many in the population. Relatively low rates were reported for Alcohol Use Disorders (AUD) in a community based survey and facility detection survey conducted in the study site contrary to findings in earlier formative studies where alcohol use was reported to be a major health problem. The aim of this study was to understand reasons for under-reporting and the low detection rate for AUDs, exploring the societal perceptions of alcohol use in the study district. Methods: The study was conducted in Kamuli District (implementation site for the PRIME project). Semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with purposively selected participants that included local and religious leaders, lay people, health workers as well as heavy alcohol drinkers and their spouses. Interviews were tape-recorded and transcribed verbatim. The analysis followed 4 thematic areas, which include the extent and acceptability of alcohol use, patterns of alcohol use, perceived health problems associated with alcohol use and help-seeking behavior for persons with alcohol related problems. Results: The findings indicate that alcohol consumption in the study site was common and widely acceptable across all categories of people, with minimal restrictions. Society tends to overlook problems associated with alcohol use except when it is life-threatening. Help-seeking for such problems was therefore reported to be relatively rare. Conclusion: Alcohol was readily available in the community and its consumption widely acceptable with minimal restrictions to the minors. There is low recognition of alcohol use related health problems, resulting in poor help-seeking behavior. Key words: Alcohol, Kamuli, Alcohol Use Disorder, PRIME acceptability

scholarly journals Male Counselors’ Experiences of Their Child-Clients’ Trauma

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 618-635
Author(s):  
Kathleen M. Wallace
Keyword(s):  
Vicarious Trauma ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Secondary Trauma ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Development Theory ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological

Men are underrepresented in the counseling profession, are socialized to be independent, and discouraged from seeking help. Exposure to others’ trauma can cause secondary trauma, with cumulative deleterious effects. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of male counselors who work with children who have experienced trauma. Six male counselor participants were identified, semi-structured interviews were conducted; then a hermeneutic interpretation through the lens of constructivist self-development theory elucidated participants’ experiences. The 13 themes generated from this data included: (a) counselors’ use of an eclectic theoretical approach, (b) majority of the clients had experienced trauma, (c) experiences of vicarious trauma, (d) increased empathy and growth; (e) negative impact of vicarious trauma, (f) help-seeking behavior, (g) denial of help-seeking behavior, (h) additional training, (i) coping skills, (j) supportive supervisors, (k) peer consultation, (l) supervisor role, (m) world is unsafe/people are bad, and (o) increasing knowledge. 

scholarly journals Vulnerabilities, consequences, and help-seeking behavior related to sexual victimization in migrants, applicants for international protection, and refugees in Europe: A critical interpretive synthesis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lotte De Schrijver ◽  
Barbara Krahé ◽  
Tom Vander Beken ◽  
Kristien Roelens ◽  
Ines Keygnaert
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
General Population ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
International Protection ◽  
Critical Interpretive Synthesis ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Background: Migrants, applicants for international protection and refugees (MAR) have been identified as vulnerable for sexual violence (SV) victimization. Since many European countries, including Belgium, have been confronted with high migratory pressure, it is important to develop prevention strategies and care paths for MARs affected by SV. Knowing possible risk factors for and consequences of SV in MAR in Europe and their help-seeking behavior is crucial to this. Methods: A critical interpretive synthesis of 37 peer-reviewed articles and 22 grey literature documents gave an overview of the existing evidence based on the socio-ecological model. Results: Risk factors and consequences of SV in MAR are comparable to those in the general population, but engender a different impact. We identified barriers for seeking and finding appropriate help after SV in MAR.Conclusions: The vulnerability for and impact of SV on MAR may be far greater than in the general population due to the specific risk factors emerging from their vulnerable situation and help-seeking barriers associated with their migration status.

scholarly journals Social acceptance of alcohol use in Uganda.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Ssebunnya ◽  
Caroline Kituyi ◽  
Justine Nabanoba ◽  
Juliet Nakku ◽  
Arvin Bhana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Alcoholic Beverages ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Abstract Abstract: Background: Alcohol use is part of many cultural, religious and social practices, and provides perceived pleasure to many users. In many societies, alcoholic beverages are a routine part of the social landscape for many in the population. Relatively low rates were reported for Alcohol Use Disorders (AUD) in a community based survey and facility detection survey conducted in the study site contrary to findings in earlier formative studies where alcohol use was reported to be a major health problem. The aim of this study was to understand reasons for under-reporting and the low detection rate for AUDs, exploring the societal perceptions of alcohol use in the study district. Methods: The study was conducted in Kamuli District (implementation site for the PRIME project). Semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with purposively selected participants that included local and religious leaders, lay people, health workers as well as heavy alcohol drinkers and their spouses. Interviews were tape-recorded and transcribed verbatim. The analysis followed 4 thematic areas, which include the extent and acceptability of alcohol use, patterns of alcohol use, perceived health problems associated with alcohol use and help-seeking behavior for persons with alcohol related problems. Results: The findings indicate that alcohol consumption in the study site was common and widely acceptable across all categories of people, with minimal restrictions. Society tends to overlook problems associated with alcohol use except when it is life-threatening. Help-seeking for such problems was therefore reported to be relatively rare. Conclusion: Alcohol was readily available in the community and its consumption widely acceptable with minimal restrictions to the minors. There is low recognition of alcohol use related health problems, resulting in poor help-seeking behavior. Key words: Alcohol, Kamuli, Alcohol Use Disorder, PRIME acceptability

Prevalence of Mental Health Problems and Help-Seeking Behavior in a Hispanic-Serving Institution

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsiu-Lan Cheng ◽  
Richard Martinez ◽  
Jessica L. Jackson ◽  
Casey N. Durham ◽  
Jill K. Peters ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Hispanic Serving Institution ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Hispanic Serving

Factors Influencing Rural College Students' Psychological Help-Seeking Behavior

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsay F. Kujawa ◽  
Erin L. Martin ◽  
Astrid S. Dcunha ◽  
Rachel L. Navarro ◽  
Shawn M. Whiting ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Psychological Help ◽  
Help Seeking Behavior ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Rural College
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