To be well at heart

Bragin, Martha; Onta, Karuna; Taaka, Janepher; Nzeyimana, Generose; Eibs, Tonka

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“…For example, 'personal values and prosocial behaviours' is understood in varying ways by different population groups, including good tarbia (manners and relationships with others) for war affected children in Kabul (De Berry et al, 2003), having good conduct for women in rural Malawi (Greco, Skordis-Worrall, Mkandawire, & Mills, 2015), and developing values and morals for children in Australia (ARACY, 2012). 'Connection to culture' is conceptualised as having culture and knowledge for individuals in Italy and Cuba (Galati, Manzano, & Sotgiu, 2006), while it is more specifically about singing and dancing together, a tradition known as Akazehe, for conflict-affected women in Burundi (Bragin, Onta, Janepher, Nzeyimana, & Eibs, 2014). Thus, while this data can be used for further analysis to better understand at a broad level how wellbeing may be understood differently for population groups of different cultural, economic or socio-demographic backgrounds, there is also a large degree of variation in how each of the 30 wellbeing areas are understood.…”

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Conceptualisations of wellbeing and quality of life: A systematic review of participatory studies

Sollis¹,

Yap²,

Campbell³

et al. 2021

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There is a growing movement across the world to make better use of wellbeing measures to guide policy. This stems from the realisation that reliance on economic indicators, such as income, GDP, and unemployment, may not be adequately capturing the aspects of life that people value. But how should we be measuring wellbeing or quality of life? A mounting body of research over the past two decades has highlighted the value of participatory wellbeing frameworks, which are created by consulting with the target population and asking the question “What does wellbeing mean for you?”. However, up to now there is very little consolidated understanding of the work conducted in this space. This systematic review seeks to fill this gap, identifying 130 participatory wellbeing studies which span every region of the world and all life stages. The review identifies a wide range of theories, methods, and participatory techniques that have been utilised to develop participatory wellbeing frameworks which can be replicated for similar studies going forward. By thematically analysing understandings of wellbeing into 30 overarching areas, the findings show that communities and population groups throughout the world have wide-ranging and diverse conceptualisations of wellbeing. In sum, we highlight that while there are some similarities in what wellbeing means to people from different population groups, nuances exist within every group. Given this diverse understanding of wellbeing throughout the world, it is vital that research, policy and development initiatives take this into account. Doing so will help support policy and programs to address the aspects of life that are important to individuals, and subsequently improve the lives of people throughout the world in a more meaningful way.

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Conceptualisations of wellbeing and quality of life: A systematic review of participatory studies

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Yap²,

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“…In addition to safety, this study’s respondents voiced the importance of education, particularly because in its absence, they believed that cycles of revenge and violence will remain. Although this result may be skewed by the relatively highly educated study sample, education has been identified as key for psychosocial well-being by war-affected populations (Bragin et al, 2014; Musyimi et al, 2017), but very limited research has explored how education impacts feelings of revenge and violence (WHO, 2010). Feelings of hatred and revenge have been endorsed by individuals in various conflict-affected African countries including Burundi (Ventevogel, 2015), South Africa (Hinsberger et al, 2016), Uganda, and Congo (Bayer et al, 2007).…”

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“…Based on study participants' responses, MHPSS programming in CAR should emphasize the first two tiers of the pyramid: security and community support. In line with this finding, Bragin et al (2014) interviewed over 800 people in Northern Uganda and Burundi, two African countries where armed conflict has existed for years, for a qualitative study exploring how psychosocial well-being is locally defined. Participants believed that well-being was unattainable without first establishing peace and safety.…”

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“…Research on psychosocial well-being among conflict-affected populations within sub-Saharan Africa shows similar patterns. For example, a study of women’s perceptions of psychosocial well-being in Burundi and Northern Uganda showed a focus on educational and familial needs (Bragin et al, 2014). A study in Rwanda found that participants described their suffering through grief, social isolation, and the loss of meaning in life, through existential questions about life and death.…”

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A Qualitative Approach to Informing Mental Health Programming in Central African Republic

Patel

Unanue

Crittenden

et al. 2020

International Perspectives in Psychology

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The Central African Republic (CAR) is a country with a long history of violent conflict, extreme poverty, and little to no mental health infrastructure for a population with profound exposure to ongoing trauma. In 2015, 70% of the population was displaced internally or to surrounding countries, and 80% had witnessed violence. An empirical study of mental health in CAR found that 50% to 80% of the population reported clinically significant anxiety or depression. Such epidemiological data suggest extremely high levels of distress, yet more culturally relevant information is needed to better understand contextual responses to trauma, and associated mental health needs. To address this empirical gap, the present study engaged in a collaborative partnership with humanitarian organizations and local religious groups in CAR to conduct a series of focus groups with community members. Qualitative exploratory research methodology was used, as it can inform the development and delivery of intervention, and shape policy initiatives to increase mental health endeavors that promote healing from trauma. Focus group discussions were recorded, transcribed, and then coded, resulting in 3 primary themes: safety/disarmament and reestablishing education; traumatic experiences of physiological arousal and generalized distress; and subsequent idioms of distress and lack of mental health treatment or availability of services. These themes illustrate the importance of further developing and maintaining systems that provide safety, education, and mental and physical health care services to the general population in CAR. Ongoing conflict jeopardizes the formation of new systems, and investment in established systems that need improvements and resources. Without government and political support, these endeavors will continue to languish until peace and stability is widespread throughout the country.

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Freedom of Movement as a Determinant of Women's Health: Global Analysis and Commentary

Asi¹

2021

World Med & Health Policy

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The right to health is inseparable from realization of the right to freedom of movement, both of which are recognized as fundamental human rights. However, we continue to see restrictions on a woman's ability to leave her house or country used as political, religious, and social tools of oppression, limiting her right to receive the health care she desires. In this commentary, I will assess how restricting a woman's right to movement also limits her access to health care. First, I will describe why freedom of movement is an important indicator of empowerment and autonomy, especially for women. Then, I describe the factors that limit a women's movement and subsequent access to health care, especially those rooted in social, religious, and cultural norms. Lastly, I propose tangible actions that can immediately afford women access to health services by either overcoming movement restrictions or bypassing them when necessary.

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To be well at heart

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Conceptualisations of wellbeing and quality of life: A systematic review of participatory studies

Conceptualisations of wellbeing and quality of life: A systematic review of participatory studies

A Qualitative Approach to Informing Mental Health Programming in Central African Republic

Freedom of Movement as a Determinant of Women's Health: Global Analysis and Commentary

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