Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Tjeerd J. de Jong, Marc P. van der Schroeff, Marieke D. Achterkamp, Jantien L. Vroegop
Summary: This study aims to investigate the psychosocial difficulties of children with sensorineural hearing loss. The implementation of the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) can help identify and improve these difficulties early on, leading to better quality of life. The results suggest that children with hearing loss may face challenges in social interactions and attachment in social contexts, and their mental health can be impacted by their communication abilities.
EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Developmental
Sherrill W. Hayes
Summary: This commentary provides context for the issues highlighted by Arakelyan & Ager (2020) and discusses potential implications of their analysis for theory, future research, practitioners, and policy makers. It addresses the current global displacement scale, terminology surrounding refugees and asylum seekers, and the authors' analyses of Bronfenbrenner's bioecological and PPCT models, while also identifying additional research areas and potential impacts on integrating theory, research, policy, and practice.
JOURNAL OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Lucy Riglin, Sharifah Shameem Agha, Olga Eyre, Rhys Bevan Jones, Robyn E. Wootton, Ajay K. Thapar, Stephan Collishaw, Evie Stergiakouli, Kate Langley, Anita Thapar
Summary: The study found that the SDQ hyperactivity/ADHD subscale is highly valid in distinguishing ADHD cases from non-cases in young adulthood, suggesting a lower cut-point for identifying those who may have an ADHD diagnosis at age 25. This indicates that the SDQ is suitable for ADHD research across different developmental periods.
PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Yousef Khalifa Aleghfeli, Lucy Hunt
Summary: This review investigates the resilience factors that enable unaccompanied refugee minors in high-income countries to have positive educational experiences and outcomes. The study identifies microsystemic and mesosystemic factors as playing the most important role in educational resilience. Additionally, it highlights that young mothers, minors who experienced immigration detention, and minors with unknown or pending immigration statuses are particularly vulnerable to risk.
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Katrine Nyvoll Aadland, Arne Lervag, Yngvar Ommundsen, Eivind Aadland
Summary: This study examined the structural validity of the teacher-report SDQ in Norwegian preschoolers. The original five-factor structure of SDQ was supported, and it showed scalar invariance across sex and age. The study recommends using the original five-factor structure in young children.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Ina Olmer Specht, Jeanett Friis Rohde, Ann-Kristine Nielsen, Sofus Christian Larsen, Befit Lilienthal Heitmann
Summary: The study showed a modest decrease in child-emotional behavioral functioning during the COVID-19 lockdown, potentially due to parental stress. Although these results might not be generalizable due to small sample size and selected population, the results point to a greater awareness of child mental wellbeing during a lockdown situation.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Meinou H. C. Theunissen, Marianne S. de Wolff, Iris Eekhout, Cathelijne L. Mieloo, Lisanne L. Stone, Sijmen A. Reijneveld
Summary: This study provides Dutch national norms for the parent-reported Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) for children aged 3-14 years, and assesses the test performance of the SDQ Total Difficulties Scale (TDS) and Impairment Scale. The study found that the SDQ effectively discriminated between children with and without problems in all age groups, and there were some differences between Dutch and UK norms.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Derek David Truong Farnham, Ross Goldstone
Summary: This paper presents a narrative review of the barriers and possible ways to overcome them for the integration of refugee and asylum seeker healthcare professionals (RASHPs) into the UK National Health Service (NHS). The study identifies unique obstacles faced by RASHPs, including trauma experiences, legal restrictions, lack of work experience, and financial difficulties. Various work experience and training programs have been created to help RASHPs obtain substantive employment, with a multifaceted approach and income for participants being the most successful.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jenny Phillimore, Sin Yi Cheung
Summary: The concept of violent uncertainty was first introduced in the New England Journal of Medicine, showing the detrimental effects of insecure immigration status on migrants' health. The study provides empirical evidence that asylum waiting times are associated with refugees' self-reported health. Female refugees are more likely to report health issues due to uncertainty, while religion has a moderating effect on the relationship between health and uncertainty.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Education, Special
Sabine Kaiser, Marianne Berg Halvorsen
Summary: This study examined the psychometric properties of the SDQ among children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The results showed that further research is needed to understand the internal consistency, convergent validity, divergent validity, and factorial validity of the SDQ in this population.
RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Misha M. Cowling, Joel R. Anderson
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the effectiveness of psychological interventions in reducing distress symptoms among refugee and asylum-seeker children. A total of 71 eligible articles were identified, suggesting that cognitive-behavioral, psychosocial, and trauma-focused interventions for children and their families can help reduce various psychopathologies. However, the findings were limited due to the lack of rigorous research methodologies, highlighting the need for further studies to expand and validate this valuable knowledge base.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Anna Ziersch, Nicole Loehr, Keith Miller
Summary: This paper examines the experiences of discrimination in the private rental market for large refugee and asylum-seeking families. Through in-depth interviews with various stakeholders, the study reveals the widespread nature of discriminatory practices and highlights the role of market factors and risk assessments. It also explores how agents and lessors' definition of discrimination influences tenant selection. The findings underline the significant impact of discriminatory housing practices and the need for policy and practice changes.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Javier Ortuno-Sierra, Carla Sebastian-Enesco, Alicia Perez-Albeniz, Beatriz Lucas-Molina, Eduardo Fonseca-Pedrero
Summary: This study aimed to validate the Spanish version of the SDQ-S for the entire adolescence age range and provide normative data. The results showed satisfactory reliability for the total difficulties score of the SDQ, but some subscales had lower levels of internal consistency. Gender and age influenced the SDQ scores, and normative banding scores and cut-off values were provided accordingly.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Family Studies
Stacey A. Shaw, Veena Pillai, Chongming Yang, Sherinah Saasa
Summary: This study examined the parenting-related measures among Rohingya and Afghan refugee parents in Malaysia, finding that longer residency in Malaysia was associated with higher child behavioral intensity, lower parent self-efficacy, and higher family conflict. Additionally, food insecurity and employment status were found to have significant impacts on parental self-efficacy and parenting styles.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Caitlin M. Prentice
Summary: Extensive evidence suggests that education is crucial for the settlement of refugee and asylum-seeking children. This study explores educators' positive practices with refugee pupils and identifies factors that shape these practices. Despite challenges posed by the national context, individual educators and schools were able to implement positive practices to support refugee students' learning and development.
BRITISH EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Alvin Kuowei Tay, Susan Rees, Moses Kareth, Mohammed Mohsin, Natalino Tam, Derrick Silove
Summary: The study found direct associations between family-level physical and/or sexual abuse and adverse parenting with emotional and behavioral problems among children. Peer violence in the broader social domain also had a direct association with children's emotional and behavioral problems. Path analysis revealed a chain of relationships involving family- and society-level factors and emotional and behavioral problems in children.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Editorial Material
Pediatrics
Sandra Hanna, Karen Zwi, Dimitra Tzioumi
JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
(2021)
Editorial Material
Pediatrics
Benjamin Jones, Susan Woolfenden, Sandra Pengilly, Christie Breen, Richard Cohn, Lyn Biviano, Adam Johns, Andrea Worth, Robyn Lamb, Raghu Lingam, Natalie Silove, Susan Marks, Dimitra Tzioumi, Karen Zwi
JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Alvin Kuowei Tay, Mohammed Mohsin, Khat Mung Hau, Mohammad Badrudduza, Susheela Balasundaram, Karen Morgan, Nirmalatiban Parthiban, Derrick Silove
Summary: This study examined the associations between CMD prevalence and sociodemographic indices, premigration traumatic events (TEs), postmigration living difficulties (PMLDs), and psychosocial disruptions in Rohingya, Chin, and Kachin refugees from Myanmar relocated to Malaysia. The results showed that factors specific to each ethnic group and differences in exposure to TEs, PMLDs, and psychosocial disruptions explained the differences in CMD prevalence rates across these three groups.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Georgia Harding, Nan Hu, Natasha Larter, Alicia Montgomery, Jennifer Stephensen, Lola Callaghan, Karen Zwi, Raghu Lingam, Sue Woolfenden
Summary: This study aimed to describe the health status and service utilization of urban Aboriginal children and young people attending a Community Child Health Service in Sydney, Australia between 2013 and 2017. The results showed that mental, developmental, and psychosocial needs were prevalent among this population, highlighting the importance of integrated service models to address these needs in partnership with Aboriginal communities.
JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Nora Samir, Lahiru Amarasena, Louise Sealy, Michael Hodgins, Yalemzewod Gelaw, Raghu Lingam, Karen Zwi
Summary: Multi-site research studies are essential for conducting national research in Australia, but obtaining necessary approvals is often complex and time-consuming. Recommendations for researchers and clinicians include early consultation with ethics and governance committees, using recommended templates, and preparing for potential delays. Streamlining and integrating ethics and governance review processes across all Australian jurisdictions, along with establishing a nationally agreed framework for communication and coordination, are suggested to address current barriers in conducting ethical research.
JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH
(2022)
Editorial Material
Psychiatry
Alvin Kuowei Tay, Jessica Carlsson
Summary: This commentary discusses methodological and contextual factors that may contribute to variations in psychosocial treatment outcomes in individuals in low- and middle-income countries affected by humanitarian crises and refugees, including cultural adaptions, treatment content and intensity, population characteristics, and factors related to research design.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Alvin Kuowei Tay, Mohammed Mohsin, Cheryl Yunn Shee Foo, Susan Rees, Derrick Silove
Summary: Both IAT and CBT showed sustained treatment gains for common mental disorders among refugees over the 12-month period. Although IAT had greater symptom reductions and larger effect sizes than CBT at treatment end, there were no significant differences between the two treatments at the 12-month follow-up.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cheryl Yunn Shee Foo, Alvin Kuowei Tay, Yexinyu Yang, Helen Verdeli
Summary: This study establishes a psychosocial model for burnout and psychological distress among humanitarian aid workers (HAWs), comparing the effects of adversity exposure and workplace stressors. The results show that workplace stressors have a stronger influence on psychological distress compared to adversity exposure. Therefore, reducing workplace stressors and improving adaptive coping strategies can enhance the psychological well-being of humanitarian staff.
CONFLICT AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Daya Somasundaram, Rohan Jayasuriya, Ruwanthi Perera, Umaharan Thamotharampillai, Rajitha Wickremasinghe, Alvin Kuowei Tay
Summary: Daily stressors mediate the relationship between war-related trauma and mental distress among internally displaced persons, even a decade after conflict. Addressing daily stressors and enhancing collective efficacy can reduce mental distress among war-affected communities.
Article
Psychiatry
Alvin Kuowei Tay, Mohammed Mohsin, Susan Rees, Derrick Silove
Summary: This large-scale population-based study investigated the prevalence and risk factor profiles of Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) among three ethnic groups of refugees (Chin, Kachin, and Rohingya) from Myanmar resettled in Malaysia. The study found that the prevalence of IED varied across the three ethnic groups, and being single, exposure to premigration traumatic events, and postmigration living difficulties were associated with IED.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PSYCHIATRIC SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alvin Kuowei Tay, Mohammad Abdul Awal Miah, Sanjida Khan, Mohammed Mohsin, A. N. M. Mahmudul Alam, Sanem Ozen, Mahmuda Mahmuda, Helal U. Ahmed, Derrick Silove, Peter Ventevogel
Summary: The study evaluated the effectiveness of Group Integrative Adapt Therapy (IAT-G) among Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh during an emergency phase, showing positive outcomes in reducing mental health symptoms and functional impairment. The group intervention, adapted to the language and culture of the refugees, significantly improved mental health outcomes and adaptive stress in a pragmatic, naturalistic trial implemented in a mass humanitarian emergency setting.
Letter
Psychiatry
Alvin Kuowei Tay, Susheela Balasundaram
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Rachel Mellor, Allison Werner, Batool Moussa, Mohammed Mohsin, Rohan Jayasuriya, Alvin Kuowei Tay
Summary: This systematic review examined the prevalence of CPTSD, factors contributing to CPTSD, and associations with other common mental disorders in refugee and displaced populations. Results showed wide variation in prevalence, likely due to contextual and geographical differences, post-migration difficulties, and characteristics of the sample population. Higher prevalence rates were found in treatment-seeking samples compared to random sampling techniques, indicating the need for further research on effective treatments in this population group.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTRAUMATOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fiona Robards, Melissa Kang, Georgina Luscombe, Catherine Hawke, Lena Sanci, Katharine Steinbeck, Karen Zwi, Susan Towns, Tim Usherwood
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)