@article{ref1,
title="Health problems among Latin-American and middle-eastern refugees in The Netherlands: relations with violence exposure and ongoing sociopsychological strain",
journal="Journal of Traumatic Stress",
year="2000",
author="Hondius, A. J. and van Willigen, L. H. and Kleijn, W. C. and van der Ploeg, Henk M.",
volume="13",
number="4",
pages="619-634",
abstract="In two studies (n = 480; n = 156), the health problems (somatic, psychological, and migration-related complaints) of refugees were examined, in relation to violence, demographic, and asylum variables (ongoing sociopsychological strain). High frequencies for torture events and a substantial number of medical complaints were reported, but few cases of diagnosable Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) were identified (Study I: 6%; Study II: 11%). Not only reported violence, but also the current social situation contributed to the experiencing of ongoing health complaints. Refugees attributed their somatic and psychological complaints to illness (48%) and to torture (29%) and psychological complaints, in particular, to worries related to the postmigration situation (40%). Paying attention only to health complaints and to past violent experiences is too limited an approach in responding to the needs of refugees.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0894-9867",
doi="10.1023/A:1007858116390",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1007858116390"
}