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Jaana Suvisaari Author

Suvisaari.Jaana@thl.fi +358 2952 48539

Subjects of specialization
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Problems, Prognosis

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

Biography

Jaana Suvisaari study focuses on the mental health of young adults and on any mental health or substance abuse problems, factors which influence these, and treatment and prognosis. He is currently works as an chair of mental health group in several general population studies conducted at the National Institute for Health and Welfare. He collaborate with several national and international groups.

Publications

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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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