Abstract Background Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are among the most vulnerable
people in the world today. Previous research highlights that conflict-induced forced …

Abstract Background Refugees as “People Living in Highly Stressful Situation” are
particularly vulnerable to mental ill-health as a result of the trauma experienced pre-and post …

Background: Globally, there are over 24 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) who
have fled their homes due to violence and insecurity but who remain within their own …

Following a socio-ecological approach focused on multidimensional aspects of
psychological functioning, this pilot study investigated the relationship between subjective …

Background Although the adverse impacts of conflict-driven displacement on health are well-
documented, less is known about how health status and associated risk factors differ …

Objective: To examine the resettlement experiences and provide data of well being and
psychological distress for Afghan and Kurdish refugees settled between eight and 20 years …

Background Mental health and psychosocial wellbeing are key concerns in displaced
populations. Despite urban refugees constituting more than half of the world's refugees …

Background: In April 2011, a post election violent conflict in Northern Nigeria led to
resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in a camp in Kaduna, the worst affected …

Background The 20 year war in northern Uganda between the Lord's Resistance Army and
the Ugandan government has resulted in the displacement of up to 2 million people within …

Refugees are exposed to extreme stressors and are therefore at risk of mental health and
social problems. Other issues refugees have to cope with include the loss of their country …