Psychosocial concerns reported by Syrian refugees living in Jordan: Systematic review of unpublished needs assessments

Wells, Ruth; Steel, Zachary; Abo-Hilal, Mohammad; Hassan, Abdul Halim; Lawsin, Catalina

doi:10.1192/bjp.bp.115.165084

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“…A consistent Jordanian tuberculosis strategy was developed for the Syrian refugees, which has potential to control efforts and inform treatment for other regional nations influenced by the Syrian crisis [23]. According to Wells, the higher incidence rate of tuberculosis has been observed to be constructed over time that turned out to adhere with the Jordanian populace [24]. Syrian refugees, living in the state of crisis, have been found to be suffering from restriction regarding the cure of tuberculosis.…”

Section: Emerging Infectious Diseases Among Syrian Refugeesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…e inadequacy consequently accounts for the decrease in the treatment and management of the disease [25]. Furthermore, the decrease in the detection of the disease and lesser notification from the population is another reason for the higher prevalence of the disease among the Syrian refugees in Jordan [24,26].…”

Section: Emerging Infectious Diseases Among Syrian Refugeesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A Review on Emerging and Reemerging of Infectious Diseases in Jordan: The Aftermath of the Syrian Crises

Nimer

2018

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiolog

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The review aims to examine the emergence and reemergence of infectious diseases in Jordan, in parallel with the Syrian refugee crisis. Qualitative approach has been adopted for systematically examining the outcomes of the Syrian crisis, which resulted in emerging and reemerging infectious diseases. It has adhered that infectious diseases, including measles, tuberculosis, and cutaneous leishmaniasis, have hazardous effects on Syrian refugees along with the local population in Jordan. The threat of major infectious diseases is higher and alarming in Jordan. National health policies should be implemented to adhere the influence of infectious diseases as well as to reduce the extent of infectious diseases in Jordan. In the 21st century, Syrian conflict can be deliberated as one of the biggest humanitarian disasters. In this multifaceted emergency with devastating requirements and limitations, it has been found essential for dominant medical healthcare providers to develop medical strategies that are based on comprehensive understanding of the concerned context and the main medical requirements and susceptible groups.

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Section: Emerging Infectious Diseases Among Syrian Refugeesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Emerging Infectious Diseases Among Syrian Refugeesmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review on Emerging and Reemerging of Infectious Diseases in Jordan: The Aftermath of the Syrian Crises

Nimer

2018

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiolog

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“…For example, Syrians in Jordan live in camp settings or overcrowded houses, relying in part on financial support from non-governmental organisations and have difficulties accessing jobs due to employment restrictions and livelihood opportunities (Gammouh, Al-Smadi, Tawalbeh, & Khoury, 2015). Many refugees, especially children and women, are vulnerable to exploitation, social isolation, gender-based violence or early marriage (World Bank, 2016; Boswall & Akash, 2015; Wells, Steel, Abo-Hilal, Hassan, & Lawsin, 2016). Finally, complicated registration processes hamper access to educational institutions and healthcare (Wells et al, 2016).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Many refugees, especially children and women, are vulnerable to exploitation, social isolation, gender-based violence or early marriage (World Bank, 2016; Boswall & Akash, 2015; Wells, Steel, Abo-Hilal, Hassan, & Lawsin, 2016). Finally, complicated registration processes hamper access to educational institutions and healthcare (Wells et al, 2016). …”

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Strengthening mental health care systems for Syrian refugees in Europe and the Middle East: integrating scalable psychological interventions in eight countries

Sijbrandij¹,

Acartürk

Bird³

et al. 2017

European Journal of Psychotraumatology

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The crisis in Syria has resulted in vast numbers of refugees seeking asylum in Syria’s neighbouring countries as well as in Europe. Refugees are at considerable risk of developing common mental disorders, including depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Most refugees do not have access to mental health services for these problems because of multiple barriers in national and refugee specific health systems, including limited availability of mental health professionals. To counter some of challenges arising from limited mental health system capacity the World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a range of scalable psychological interventions aimed at reducing psychological distress and improving functioning in people living in communities affected by adversity. These interventions, including Problem Management Plus (PM+) and its variants, are intended to be delivered through individual or group face-to-face or smartphone formats by lay, non-professional people who have not received specialized mental health training,We provide an evidence-based rationale for the use of the scalable PM+ oriented programmes being adapted for Syrian refugees and provide information on the newly launched STRENGTHS programme for adapting, testing and scaling up of PM+ in various modalities in both neighbouring and European countries hosting Syrian refugees.

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“…Child marriage in Syria would also typically happen within communities where families knew each other and protective social connections were well established. In displacement, families are marrying young girls to men with whom there is no pre-established connection, who may have a significant age gap, or who have multiple wives, increasing the risk of DV and IPV (Boswall & Akash, 2015;Cherri et al, 2017;Mourtada, Schlecht, & DeJong, 2017;Wells, Steel, Hassan, & Lawsin, 2016;Yasmine & Moughalian, 2016). Early marriage has other negative consequences for young girls.…”

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Engaging Men to Support the Resilience of Syrian Refugee Children and Youth in Lebanon

Veale

Hijazi

Osman

et al. 2019

Peace Psychology Book Series

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Refugee men’s experiences as parents have been one of the least explored areas of psychosocial interventions with refugee families, yet there is a great need for engagement with men, including in their role as fathers. “Engaging Men” interventions seek to challenge the social norms, attitudes, and practices that increase the risk of gender-based violence against girls and women while also harnessing positive male power to prevent violence and promote safety. This chapter examines the impact of an “Engaging Men” intervention in Lebanon that involved 1028 Syrian refugee and 440 Lebanese men in a 12-week training course structure with the aims of promoting peaceful family and community relations, reducing violence and gender-based violence, and enhancing child protection and caregiving. The chapter focuses on the impact of the intervention on Syrian refugee children and adolescents through men’s reflections on the stressors in their own lives and how this impacted their role as fathers. The challenges of addressing child-specific protection risks of early marriage and child labor are discussed.

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Psychosocial concerns reported by Syrian refugees living in Jordan: Systematic review of unpublished needs assessments

Abstract: Participatory engagement strategies might help to address identified psychosocial outcomes. More rigorous qualitative methods are required to ensure accuracy of findings.

Cited by 63 publications

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A Review on Emerging and Reemerging of Infectious Diseases in Jordan: The Aftermath of the Syrian Crises

A Review on Emerging and Reemerging of Infectious Diseases in Jordan: The Aftermath of the Syrian Crises

Strengthening mental health care systems for Syrian refugees in Europe and the Middle East: integrating scalable psychological interventions in eight countries

Engaging Men to Support the Resilience of Syrian Refugee Children and Youth in Lebanon

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