A Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Family Interventions for Trauma-Affected Refugees

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作者
Mak, Chansophal [1 ]
Wieling, Elizabeth [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Georgia, Coll Family & Consumer Sci, Dept Human Dev & Family Sci, Athens, GA 30602 USA
关键词
family; mental health; refugees; traumatic stress; culture; displacement; intervention; POSTTRAUMATIC-STRESS-DISORDER; WAR TRAUMA; CULTURAL-ADAPTATION; CAMBODIAN REFUGEES; PARENTING INTERVENTION; CORPORAL PUNISHMENT; HEALTH; CHILDREN; IMPLEMENTATION; FEASIBILITY;
D O I
10.3390/ijerph19159361
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
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08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Family connections are crucial for trauma-affected refugees from collectivistic cultures. Evidence-based family interventions are consistently promoted to support a host of mental and relational health needs of families exposed to traumatic stressors; however, there is still limited research focused on cultural adaptation and the testing of the effectiveness of these interventions on some of the most disenfranchised populations in the aftermath of forced displacement. This systematic review was conducted to examine the reach of existing evidence-based family interventions implemented with newly resettled refugees globally. Studies included in this review include those testing the effectiveness of a systemic treatment with pre and post intervention evaluation, studies with or without control groups, and studies that include at least one family member in addition to the target participants. Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria. Barriers to conducting randomized control trials with displaced refugee populations are discussed. Recommendations are made for future studies to include a focus on scientifically rigorous multi-method designs, specific cultural adaptation frameworks, and the integration of relational aspects rather than focusing only on individual adjustment. Global displacement continues to rise; therefore, it is imperative that the mental health and wellbeing of displaced populations be treated with a comprehensive, multi-level framework.
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