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[The hardest battles begin after the war].

Morten Sodemann1, Arndis Svabo, Arne Jacobsen

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Summary

Long-term somatic consequences of war trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), can significantly impact refugees

Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Context:

  • War trauma's psychic effects are documented, but long-term somatic consequences remain under-described.
  • Refugee status can exacerbate and complicate somatic health issues.
  • Migrant Health Clinics encounter complex cases linking war trauma to physical ailments.

Purpose:

  • To describe the complicated somatic problems associated with refugee status and war trauma.
  • To highlight the delayed onset and prolonged nature of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its somatic manifestations.
  • To emphasize the need for specialized, interdisciplinary management of war trauma's long-term effects.

Summary:

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can manifest 10-20 years post-trauma, with somatic symptoms triggered or prolonged by secondary stressors.

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    • Cross-disciplinary collaboration is essential for addressing the complex interplay of somatic and psychological trauma in refugees.