Journal of Traumatic Stress Disorders & TreatmentISSN: 2324-8947

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Anu E Castaneda Author

anu.castaneda@thl.fi +358 29 524 7848

Subjects of specialization
Migrant, Potentially traumatic experience, Trauma, Population-based study

Affiliation
National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), Helsinki, Finland

Biography

Anu Castaneda received her PhD in Psychology from University of Helsinki, M.A in Social Sciences, Social psychology, ethnic relatons, cultural diversity and integration from University of Helsinki. Her current research interests include in Special issues regarding cultural diversity, such as health and well-being among foreign born population and other ethnic minorities, Psychology, mental health and psychotherapy.

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The Prevalence of Potentially Traumatic Pre-Migration Experiences: A Population- Based Study of Russian, Somali and Kurdish Origin Migrants in Finland

Author(s):

Anu E Castaneda, Liina Junna, Eero Lilja, Natalia Skogberg,Hannamaria Kuusio, Johanna Mäki-Opas, Päivikki Koponen and Jaana Suvisaari

Background: On-going mass conflicts and the resulting flow of displaced persons have increased interest in potentially traumatic experiences (PTEs) of migrants. However, studies on the topic using population-based samples are still scarce. Aims: The present study aims 1) to assess the prevalence of specific PTEs in Finland's migrant population and 2) to determine whether socio-demographic and migration-related factors are associated with PTEs.

Methods: Data from the Finnish Migrant Health and Wellbeing Study (Maamu), a cross-sectional interview and health examination survey, was used. The sample comprised Russian; Somali and Kurdish migrants aged 18-64. PTEs, with eight specified traumati... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8947.1000165

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