Journal of Traumatic Stress Disorders & TreatmentISSN: 2324-8947

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Hannamaria Kuusio Author

Kuusio.Hannamaria@thl.fi

Subjects of specialization
Organizational Commitment, Recruitment, Human Resource Development, Organizational Culture

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

Biography

Hannamaria Kuusio received his Ph.D. degree in Public Health from University of Helsinki, Master of Arts, Religious studies from University of Helsinki. He currently works as an Research Manager, THL. His current research interests include in Services for immigrants, Population studies, Mobility of healthcare personnel, Inclusion and integration of immigrants, Organizational Culture.

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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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