Identifying psychosocial problems, needs, and coping mechanisms of adolescent Syrian refugees in Jordan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Refugees who have fled war zones are at a heightened risk of psychosocial problems that can impact their ability to function in day-to-day life and place a significant burden on the family structure. This study aimed to assess the psychosocial problems and needs and coping mechanisms of Adolescent Syrian refugees in Jordan.

Methods

Between October and December 2018, we conducted a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with a sample of key and individual informants. Our sample included 20 primary healthcare professionals, 20 schoolteachers, 20 Syrian parents, and 20 adolescents aged 12-17 years. All interviews were transcribed verbatim, and we utilized thematic analysis to group, categorize, and analyze the original Arabic language transcripts. To ensu

SUBMITTER: Al-Shatanawi TN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10325618 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature