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Mental Health and Posttraumatic Growth of Farsi-Speaking Refugees in Germany: A Cross-Sectional Study
Ali Asghar Firoozi1, Yüce Yilmaz-Aslan1, Patrick Brzoska1
1Witten/Herdecke University, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, https://ror.org/00yq55g44Health Services Research, North Rhine-Westphalia, Witten, Germany.
Objective:
In recent years, a significant number of Farsi-speaking refugees and asylum seekers have sought asylum in Germany. This group often suffers from emotional distress, which can significantly impact their mental health. The present study aimed to assess the general mental health status and emotional distress among Farsi-speaking refugees, while also exploring the relationship between resilience, psychological flexibility, perceived social support, and meaning in life with posttraumatic growth.
Methods:
The study involved 230 Farsi-speaking refugees living in refugee camps in Berlin and Brandenburg, Germany. Participants completed several questionnaires, including the RHS-15 screening questionnaire, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (AAQ-2), the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), the Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ), and the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI). Data collection took place from August to November 2022. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive methods and linear regression.
Results:
The study revealed high levels of emotional distress among Farsi-speaking refugees. More than two-thirds of refugees (n = 159, 69.13%) were at high risk for depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms. In addition, there were potential factors that were strongly linked to posttraumatic growth.
Conclusions:
The findings emphasize the importance of providing psychosocial care in refugee camps after resettlement and, at the same time, focusing on posttraumatic growth by clinicians.
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