Several suicide and suicidal behaviour risk factors are highly prevalent in asylum seekers, but there is little insight into the death rate incidence this population. The main objective of study to assess burden hospital-treated non-fatal seekers Netherlands identify that could guide prevention. We obtained data on cases from all seeker reception centres (period 2002-2007, age 15+). rates population subgroups by sex, region origin were compared with Dutch population; Hague using indirect...

Background: Several reports have demonstrated a relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) mainly in combat veterans. The PTSD T2DM has not been evaluated among vulnerable migrant populations. main objective of this study was therefore to assess the asylum seekers Netherlands. Methods: Analysis national electronic database Dutch Community Health Services for Asylum aged ≥18 years (N = 105 180). Results: with had higher prevalence compared those...

Background There are concerns about negative effects of relocations between asylum-seeker centres on the mental health asylum-seeking children. However, empirical evidence comes from cross-sectional studies only. In this longitudinal medical record study, we aimed to assess: (i) whether during asylum process associated with incidence newly recorded distress in children; and (ii) association is stronger among vulnerable Methods Data were extracted electronic records database Community Health...

In the Netherlands, migrant populations with a high tuberculosis (TB) incidence are an important target group for TB prevention. However, there is lack of insight in effective community-engaged strategies to reach and motivate these migrants participate latent infection (LTBI) screening treatment programs.In cocreation Eritrean key figures staff, we designed executed six communities LTBI programs, five regions Netherlands. We registered participation education screening, uptake completion....

<h3>Background</h3> The world9s growing population of asylum seekers faces different health risks from the populations their host countries because risk factors before and after migration. There is a current lack insight into status. <h3>Methods</h3> A unique notification system was designed to monitor mortality in Dutch seeker centres (2002–2005). <h3>Results</h3> Standardised for age sex, overall among shows no difference population. However, it differs between subpopulations by region...

Asylum seekers are considered to be a particularly vulnerable group with respect HIV. Data on the HIV prevalence among asylum seekers, however, scarce. The aim of this study is map who gave birth in Netherlands.We used nationwide electronic medical records database from community health services for (MOA). population consisted 4,854 women and girls delivered reception between 2000 2008. A unique data base was case allocation based ICPC-codes.The number that positive during their last...

<h3>Background:</h3> Asylum seekers are assumed to be a vulnerable group with respect sexual and reproductive health. The objective of this study was quantify induced abortion teenage birth indicators for group. <h3>Methods:</h3> population comprised all female asylum aged 15–49 in Netherlands between September 2004 August 2005. Information collected about abortions from notification forms electronic patient files. central agency the reception provided data. <h3>Results:</h3> Among rate...

Introduction Evidence on conditions for implementation of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) screening and treatment among asylum seekers is needed to inform (TB) control policies. We used mixed-methods evaluate the an LTBI programme in Netherlands. Methods offered voluntary aged ≥12 years living seeker centres from countries with a TB incidence &gt;200 per 10 000 population. calculated cascade coverage, assessed associated factors Poisson regression using robust variance estimators....

Abstract Aims To map the prevalence and incidence of recorded diabetes among asylum seekers according to demographic factors length stay in host country. Methods We used a nationwide database from Community Health Services for Asylum Seekers. The study population included all aged 20–79 years who arrived Netherlands between 2000 2008. Case allocation was based on International Classification Primary Care codes. A general practice registry obtain reference data. Standardized ratios were...

Background: Accurate data on the health status, behaviour and access to care of asylum seekers is essential, but such lacking in many European countries. We hence aimed to: (a) develop pilot-test an instrument that can be used compare benchmark country information systems (HIS) with respect ability assess status situation (b) present results pilot for The Netherlands (NL) Germany (DE). Materials Methods: Reviewing adapting existing tools, we developed a Health Information Assessment Tool...

Abstract Background: In the Netherlands, migrant populations with a high tuberculosis (TB) incidence are an important target group for TB prevention. However, there is lack of insight in effective community-engaged strategies to reach and motivate these migrants participate latent infection (LTBI) screening treatment programs. Methods: cocreation Eritrean key figures staff, we designed executed six communities LTBI programs, five regions Netherlands. We registered participation education...

Purpose This study is oriented towards getting insight into the perspectives, knowledge and practices among Syrian refugees regarding antibiotic use prescribing in Dutch primary care. Design/methodology/approach A thematic qualitative was carried out using semi-structured interviews with 12 living Netherlands. Data analysis consisted of three steps development themes. Findings Participants were confronted restricted access to antibiotics Netherlands which contrary their experiences Syria....

Should the South African courts abolish traditional imminence standard, something must be used to stand in its place. The identification of various alternatives which have been suggested replace - most notably establishment "reasonable woman standard" as advanced case S v Engelbrecht 2005 (92) SACR 41 (W) has moved law self-defence into realm subjectivity. end result not only undermines a justification defence, but is also unworkable for number reasons. For instance, utilising expert...

<h3>Objective</h3> To determine the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and hypertension among asylum seekers in Netherlands. <h3>Methods</h3> Data were obtained from Dutch national electronic database of Community Health Services for Asylum Seekers (MOA) 2000 to 2008. aged ≥18 years at arrival reception facilities included this study (N=105 180). The diagnosis was coded according list International Classification Primary Care, while PTSD diagnosed using Diagnostic...

<h3>Introduction</h3> Refugee children in Western countries are considered to be at increased risk for child maltreatment. Data about asylum seeker children, however, rare. The aim of our study was assess the registered incidence physical maltreatment among seekers Netherlands between 2000 and 2008, associations with demographic reception factors. <h3>Methods</h3> We used electronic database community health services seekers, containing demographic, data all 1 January 31 December 2008....

Abstract Background: In the Netherlands, migrant populations with a high TB incidence are an important target group for prevention programs. However, there is lack of insight in community-engaged strategies to reach and motivate those migrants participate latent infection (LTBI) education, screening treatment program.Methods: co-creation Eritrean key figures care staff, we designed executed six communities LTBI programs five regions Netherlands. We registered participation education...