Journal of Traumatic Stress Disorders & TreatmentISSN: 2324-8947

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Johanna Mauml;ki-Opas Author

johanna.maki-opasZ@thl.fi +358 29 524 7948

Subjects of specialization
Mental health, Health and wellbeing

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

Biography

Johanna Mäki-Opas received her Masters in Health Sciences (MSc), Nursing Science from University of Kuopio, Registered Nurse at JAMK University of Applied Sciences. She is currently works as an Member of the Expert Group on mental health, Finnish Immigration Service. Her research interests include Mental health, Mental health services, Health and wellbeing, Health Sciences.

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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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