Mental health risks and stressors faced by urban refugees: Perceived impacts of war and community adversities among Somali refugees in Nairobi.

Journal: The International journal of social psychiatry

Volume: 63

Issue: 8

Year of Publication: 2018

Affiliated Institutions:  School of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA. College of Social Work, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA. Tawakal Medical Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.

Abstract summary 

There is a gap in understanding of refugee mental health risks unique to urban areas of low-income countries.A qualitative rapid appraisal using focus group interviews with community stakeholders explored main stressors pervasive by Somali refugees in Nairobi, Kenya.This study identified the intersection of war trauma and daily stressors that affect both functional and structural challenges and risk of mental health issues among Somali urban refugees.Findings underscore the importance of understanding mental health in the broader context of community adversities, suggesting development of contextually informed interventions responsive to complex needs of urban refugees.

Authors & Co-authors:  Im Ferguson Warsame Isse

Study Outcome 

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Citations : 
Authors :  4
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1177/0020764017728966
SSN : 1741-2854
Study Population
Female
Mesh Terms
Female
Other Terms
Somali refugee;Urban refugee;community adversity;mental health;trauma
Study Design
Study Approach
Qualitative
Country of Study
Mali
Publication Country
England