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Trajectories of psychosocial symptoms and wellbeing in asylum seekers and refugees exposed to traumatic events and resettled in Western Europe, Turkey, and Uganda.
Purgato, Marianna; Tedeschi, Federico; Turrini, Giulia; Acartürk, Ceren; Anttila, Minna; Augustinavicious, Jura; Baumgartner, Josef; Bryant, Richard; Churchill, Rachel; Ilkkursun, Zeynep; Karyotaki, Eirini; Klein, Thomas; Koesters, Markus; Lantta, Tella; Leku, Marx R; Nosè, Michela; Ostuzzi, Giovanni; Popa, Mariana; Prina, Eleonora; Sijbrandij, Marit; Uygun, Ersin; Välimäki, Maritta; Walker, Lauren; Wancata, Johannes; White, Ross G; Cuijpers, Pim; Tol, Wietse; Barbui, Corrado.
Afiliación
  • Purgato M; WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health and Service Evaluation, Section of Psychiatry, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Tedeschi F; Cochrane Global Mental Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Turrini G; WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health and Service Evaluation, Section of Psychiatry, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Acartürk C; WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health and Service Evaluation, Section of Psychiatry, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Anttila M; Cochrane Global Mental Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Augustinavicious J; Department of Psychology, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Baumgartner J; Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
  • Bryant R; School of Population and Global Health, McGill University, Montréal, Canada.
  • Churchill R; Clinical Division of Social Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
  • Ilkkursun Z; School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
  • Karyotaki E; Centre for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York, York, UK.
  • Klein T; Department of Psychology, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Koesters M; Department of Clinical, Neuro, and Developmental Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health Institute, and WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Dissemination of Psychological Interventions, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • Lantta T; Department of Psychiatry II, Ulm University, Günzburg, Germany.
  • Leku MR; Department of Psychiatry II, Ulm University, Günzburg, Germany.
  • Nosè M; Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
  • Ostuzzi G; Health Right International, Kampala, Uganda.
  • Popa M; WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health and Service Evaluation, Section of Psychiatry, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Prina E; Cochrane Global Mental Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Sijbrandij M; WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health and Service Evaluation, Section of Psychiatry, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Uygun E; Cochrane Global Mental Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Välimäki M; Department of Primary Care and Mental Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
  • Walker L; WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health and Service Evaluation, Section of Psychiatry, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
  • Wancata J; Department of Clinical, Neuro, and Developmental Psychology, Amsterdam Public Health Institute, and WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Dissemination of Psychological Interventions, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
  • White RG; Trauma and Disaster, Mental Health, Bilgi University, Istanbul, Turkey.
  • Cuijpers P; Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
  • Tol W; Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China.
  • Barbui C; Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK.
Eur J Psychotraumatol ; 13(2): 2128270, 2022.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36237827
ABSTRACT

Background:

Longitudinal studies examining mental health trajectories in refugees and asylum seekers are scarce.

Objectives:

To investigate trajectories of psychological symptoms and wellbeing in refugees and asylum seekers, and identify factors associated with these trajectories.

Method:

912 asylum seekers and refugees from the control arm of three trials in Europe (n = 229), Turkey (n = 320), and Uganda (n = 363) were included. We described trajectories of psychological symptoms and wellbeing, and used trauma exposure, age, marital status, education, and individual trial as predictors. Then, we assessed the bidirectional interactions between wellbeing and psychological symptoms, and the effect of each predictor on each outcome controlling for baseline values.

Results:

Symptom improvement was identified in all trials, and for wellbeing in 64.7% of participants in Europe and Turkey, versus 31.5% in Uganda. In Europe and Turkey domestic violence predicted increased symptoms at post-intervention (ß = 1.36, 95% CI 0.17-2.56), whilst murder of family members at 6-month follow-up (ß = 1.23, 95% CI 0.27-2.19). Lower wellbeing was predicted by murder of family member (ß = -1.69, 95% CI -3.06 to -0.32), having been kidnapped (ß = -1.67, 95% CI -3.19 to -0.15), close to death (ß = -1.38, 95% CI -2.70 to -0.06), and being in the host country ≥2 years (ß = -1.60, 95% CI -3.05 to -0.14). In Uganda at post-intervention, having been kidnapped predicted increased symptoms (ß = 2.11, 95% CI 0.58-3.65), and lack of shelter (ß = -2.51, 95% CI -4.44 to -0.58) and domestic violence predicted lower wellbeing (ß = -1.36, 95% CI -2.67 to -0.05).

Conclusion:

Many participants adapt to adversity, but contextual factors play a critical role in determining mental health trajectories.
RESUMEN
Antecedentes Estudios longitudinales que examinan las trayectorias de la salud mental en los refugiados y solicitantes de asilo son escasos.

Objetivos:

Investigar las trayectorias de los síntomas psicológicos y el bienestar en refugiados y solicitantes de asilo, e identificar factores asociados a estas trayectorias.

Métodos:

Se incluyeron 912 solicitantes de asilos y refugiados del brazo control de tres ensayos clínicos en Europa (n = 229), Turquía (n = 320) y Uganda (n = 363). Describimos las trayectorias psicológicas de los síntomas y el bienestar, y utilizamos la exposición traumática, la edad, el estado marital, la educación y el juicio individual como predictores. Después, evaluamos las interacciones bidireccionales entre el bienestar y los síntomas psicológicos, y el efecto de cada uno de los predictores en cada resultado controlando por los valores iniciales.

Resultados:

Se identificó una mejoría en los síntomas en todos los ensayos, y del bienestar en el 64.7% de los participantes en Europa y Turquía, versus el 31.5% en Uganda. En Europa y en Turquía, la violencia doméstica predijo el incremento de síntomas de después de la intervención (ß = 1.36, 95% CI 0.17 a 2.56), mientras que el homicidio de algún miembro familiar a los 6 meses de seguimiento (ß = 1.23, 95% CI 0.27 a 2.19). Un menor bienestar fue predicho por el homicidio de algún miembro de la familia (ß = −1.69, 95% CI −3.06 a −0.32), haber sido secuestrado (ß = −1.67, 95% CI −3.19 a −0.15), haber estado próximo a la muerte (ß = −1.38, 95% CI −2.70 a −0.06), y estar en el país de acogida ≥2 años (ß = −1.60, 95% CI −3.05 a −0.14). En Uganda, después de la intervención, haber sido secuestrado predijo un aumento de los síntomas (ß =2.11, 95% CI 0.58 a 3.65), y la falta de refugio (ß = −2.51, 95% CI −4.44 a −0.58) y la violencia doméstica predijo un menor bienestar (ß = −1.36, 95% CI −2.67 a −0.05).

Conclusión:

Muchos participantes se adaptan a la adversidad, pero los factores contextuales juegan un papel crítico en determinar las trayectorias de la salud mental.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Refugiados / Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Humans País/Región como asunto: Africa / Asia / Europa Idioma: En Revista: Eur J Psychotraumatol Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Italia

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Refugiados / Trastornos por Estrés Postraumático Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Observational_studies / Prognostic_studies / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Humans País/Región como asunto: Africa / Asia / Europa Idioma: En Revista: Eur J Psychotraumatol Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Italia