Qualitative study on mental health and well-being of Syrian refugees and their coping mechanisms towards integration in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to explore the mental well-being of Syrian refugees and identify their coping mechanisms and pathways towards integration into new communities.

Design

Qualitative study using in-depth semi-structured interviews.

Setting and participants

Adult Syrian refugees (>18 years old) currently residing in South East of England.

Results

12 participants (3 women and 9 men) took part in the study, all were born in Syria and the majority (n=9) were over 45 years of age. Our findings show that Syrian refugees face constant challenges as they try to integrate into a new society. Loss of and separation from loved ones as well as the nostalgia for the homeland were often cited as a source of psychological distress that created an overwhelming sense of

SUBMITTER: Paudyal P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8381320 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature