Development and validation of the Stressful Experiences in Transit Questionnaire (SET-Q) and its Short Form (SET-SF).

ABSTRACT: Background: Previous studies have demonstrated that traumatic experiences from countries of origin (so-called pre-migratory factors), as well as stressors in countries of destination (so-called post-migratory factors), are related to the extent of mental health difficulties and psychological well-being of refugees. However, numerous risks that this population is exposed to during transit have so far been neglected. Objective: The aim of this research was to construct and validate a questionnaire for assessing stressful and traumatic experiences in transit as well as its short form, which would at the same time provide information on one's stressful experiences as well as existing risks that refugees are exposed to on their journey. Method: The study was realized in thr

SUBMITTER: Puric D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6534217 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature