Navigating wellness through integration: coping strategies for depression among Syrian refugees in Norway.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Refugees frequently face the challenges of adapting to unfamiliar environments and new cultural contexts. Such adaptations emphasize the importance of coping strategies during resettlement and for individuals to successfully integrate in the new communities. Particularly for Syrian refugees in Norway, many of whom have escaped war and conflict, understanding their ways of coping with mental health problems, such as depression, is pivotal.

Method

This study used a cross-sectional study design to explore the relationship between integration aspects and coping strategies for depression from the Syrian population living in Norway. Syrian participants (N = 96) answered questions from the Brief COPE, the Hopkins symptom checklist (HSCL-13), and the Immigration Policy La

SUBMITTER: Brea Larios D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11401405 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature