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This section gives examples of research and case studies with refugee participants. We hope that you will assist us in developing this section by notifying us of research projects with which you are involved or research findings that you would like to see included.
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Gupta, L., Plan International, 2000
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Buchwald, D et al, West J Med , October 1995; 163:341-345., 1995
This paper outlines the results of research carried out in the United States with newly arrived Vietnamese refugees. The paper examines the nature and extent of depression among newly arrived refugees when culture-specific diagnostic scales are used in a primary health care setting.
Webster, A., Rojas, C., 2000
This report, based on research carried out with refugee community organisations in Lambeth, makes a number of recommendations on how to develop relevant and culturally sensitive mental health services for refugees and people seeking asylum. In particular, it highlights the importance of involving Refugee Community Organisations at all levels; from strategic planning to facilitating access.
Stuvland, R., Durakovic-Belko, E., Kutlaca, M., UNICEF, 2001
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2002
An extensive qualitative study making key recommendations on how to provide a mental health care service in the UK that meets the needs and aspirations of black African and black African Caribbean service users.
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2002
Among the articles in this quarterly publication is one outlining recent research into social capacity building among refugees in Western Australia. Though this project is set within Australia, many of the difficulties encountered by newly arrived refugees may resonate with those encountered in the UK. (PDF file)
Patel, V., Abas, M., Broadhead, J., Todd, C., Reeler, A., BMJ 2001; (322):482-484, 2001
This article argues that chronic multiple physical symptoms may signal depression among Zimbabwean patients. In order to diagnose depression, western biomedical models of depression can be used successfully, even across cultures, as long as careful thought is given to their "conceptual" translation.
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Avigard, J
A short article that highlights the case of the mental health services provided for a nine year old girl from Somalia in Leicester. Article can be found in the best practice section under mental health.
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Gorst-Unsworth, C., Goldenberg, E., British Journal of Psychiatry (1998) 172:90-94, 1998
A study of the importance of 'social factors in exile' and 'trauma factors pre-flight' in producing the different elements of psychological sequelae of severe trauma in 84 male Iraqi refugees
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