Mental health among older Bhutanese with a refugee life experience
A mixed-methods latent class analysis study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9052891 |
|---|---|
| Authors | R L Frounfelker (0000-0001-7382-3030, Lehigh University), Tej Mishra, Kieran B Holmes (McGill University), Bhojraj Gautam (0000-0002-3455-7558, Pennsylvania State University), Bhuwan Gautam, Theresa Betancourt (0000-0002-3683-4440, Boston College), Theresa S Betancourt |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 93 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 304-315 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Orthopsychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0002-9432 • E-ISSN: 1939-0025 |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association (APA) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1037/ort0000684 |
| PMID | 37155291 |
| OpenAlex | W4375860376 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 14 |
There are disparities in the mental health of refugee populations compared to individuals who have not experienced forced migration. It is important to identify individuals with a refugee life experience who are most in need of mental health care and prioritize their engagement in services. The objectives of this convergent mixed-methods study are to quantitatively identify the association between exposure to pre- and postresettlement traumas and stressors and mental health among older adults with a refugee life experience, qualitatively identify typologies of narratives of forced migration, and integrate findings to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between trauma and symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Study participants were Bhutanese with a refugee life experience living in a metropolitan area in New England (United States). We used quantitative surveys to identify exposures to traumas and symptoms of PTSD. We used latent class analysis to identify subgroups of trauma exposure and association with symptoms of PTSD. A subset of individuals participated in qualitative interviews. Narrative thematic analysis was used to explore typologies of life history narratives. Quantitatively, we identified four classes of patterns of trauma exposure throughout the refugee life trajectory. These classes were associated with current symptoms of PTSD. Qualitatively, we identified four narrative types that indicate participants interpreted and made sense of their life trajectories in a variety of ways. Integration of findings indicate that caution is needed in identifying individuals in need of mental health services and the best approach for interventions that promote psychosocial well-being. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)
Latent class model · MEDLINE · Mental health · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Psychosocial · PsycINFO · Qualitative research · Refugee · Sociology · Stressor · Thematic analysis · Clinical Psychology · Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |