Epidemiology of substance use among forced migrants: a global systematic review
Introduction Forced migration is occurring at unprecedented levels. Forced migrants may be
at risk for substance use for reasons including coping with traumatic experiences, co-morbid …
at risk for substance use for reasons including coping with traumatic experiences, co-morbid …
Public health information in crisis-affected populations: a review of methods and their use for advocacy and action
F Checchi, A Warsame, V Treacy-Wong, J Polonsky… - The Lancet, 2017 - thelancet.com
Valid and timely information about various domains of public health underpins the
effectiveness of humanitarian public health interventions in crises. However, obstacles …
effectiveness of humanitarian public health interventions in crises. However, obstacles …
Drivers of intimate partner violence against women in three refugee camps
This qualitative study examined the “drivers” of intimate partner violence (IPV) against
women in displacement to identify protective factors and patterns of risk. Qualitative data …
women in displacement to identify protective factors and patterns of risk. Qualitative data …
Ten years of tracking mental health in refugee primary health care settings: an updated analysis of data from UNHCR's Health Information System (2009–2018)
Background This study examines mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) service
usage within refugee camp primary health care facilities in low-and middle-income countries …
usage within refugee camp primary health care facilities in low-and middle-income countries …
Prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence against women in conflict affected northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
E Black, H Worth, S Clarke, JH Obol, P Akera, A Awor… - Conflict and …, 2019 - Springer
Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is an important public health issue as it impacts
negatively on health, economic and development outcomes. In conflict affected northern …
negatively on health, economic and development outcomes. In conflict affected northern …
Integrative mental health and psychosocial support interventions for refugees in humanitarian crisis settings
I Weissbecker, F Hanna, M El Shazly, J Gao… - An uncertain safety …, 2019 - Springer
Refugees are often exposed to various interrelated stressors including the loss of resources
and belongings, death of, or separation from, loved ones as well as direct exposure to …
and belongings, death of, or separation from, loved ones as well as direct exposure to …
A systematic review on harmful alcohol use among civilian populations affected by armed conflict in low-and middle-income countries
Background: There are currently over 55 million refugees and internally displaced persons
due to armed conflict. In addition, there are around 150 million more conflict-affected …
due to armed conflict. In addition, there are around 150 million more conflict-affected …
Priorities for addressing substance use disorder in humanitarian settings
Background Populations affected by humanitarian emergencies are vulnerable to substance
(alcohol and other drug) use disorders, yet treatment and prevention services are scarce …
(alcohol and other drug) use disorders, yet treatment and prevention services are scarce …
Challenges and opportunities for implementation of substance misuse interventions in conflict-affected populations
Alcohol and other drug misuse are significant but neglected public health issues in conflict-
affected populations. In this article, we review the literature on the challenges and strategies …
affected populations. In this article, we review the literature on the challenges and strategies …
Examining the substance use, violence, and HIV and AIDS (SAVA) syndemic among urban refugee youth in Kampala, Uganda: cross-sectional survey findings
Background Interactions between substance use, violence, HIV and AIDS, known as the
'SAVA'syndemic, are understudied among refugee youth. We assessed the synergistic …
'SAVA'syndemic, are understudied among refugee youth. We assessed the synergistic …