The culture, mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of Rohingya refugees: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Despite the magnitude and protracted nature of the Rohingya refugee situation, there is limited information on the culture, mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of this group. This paper, drawing on a report commissioned by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), aims to provide a comprehensive synthesis of the literature on mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of Rohingya refugees, including an examination of associated cultural factors. The ultimate objective is to assist humanitarian actors and agencies in providing culturally relevant Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) for Rohingya refugees displaced to Bangladesh and other neighbouring countries.

Methods

We conducted a systematic search across multiple sources of information w

SUBMITTER: Tay AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6998923 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature