A5012572576- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Global Health Care Issues
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Disaster Response and Management
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
2016-2025
University of London
2008-2025
Faculty of Public Health
2013-2024
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
2024
Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS
2023-2024
London School of Economics and Political Science
2022
Institute of Health Services and Policy Research
2020
Ministry of Public Health
2020
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
2020
Istanbul Şehir University
2020
The 20 year war in northern Uganda between the Lord's Resistance Army and Ugandan government has resulted displacement of up to 2 million people within Uganda. purpose study was measure rates post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) depression amongst these internally displaced persons (IDPs), investigate associated demographic trauma exposure risk factors. A cross-sectional multi-staged, random cluster survey with 1210 adult IDPs conducted November 2006 Gulu Amuru districts Levels traumatic...
The health of migrants has become an important issue in global and foreign policy. Assessing the current status research activity identifying gaps migration (GMH) is step mapping evidence-base on advocating needs mobile populations. aim this study was to analyze globally published peer-reviewed literature GMH. A bibliometric analysis methodology used. Scopus database used retrieve documents journals GMH for period from 2000 2016. group experts developed needed keywords validated final search...
The mental health burden among refugees in high-income countries (HICs) is high, whereas access to healthcare can be limited.To examine the effectiveness of a peer-provided psychological intervention (Problem Management Plus; PM+) reducing symptoms common disorders (CMDs) Syrian Netherlands.We conducted single-blind, randomised controlled trial adult recruited March 2019-December 2021 (No. NTR7552). Individuals with distress (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) >15) and functional...
The signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in January 2005 marked end civil conflict Sudan lasting over 20 years. was characterised by widespread violence and large-scale forced migration. Mental health is recognised as a key public issue for conflict-affected populations. Studies revealed high levels post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) amongst populations from Southern during conflict. However, no studies have been conducted on mental post-war Sudan. objective this study to measure...
Aims There are an estimated 1.5 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ukraine because of the armed conflict east country. The aim this paper is to examine utilisation patterns mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) care among IDPs Ukraine. Methods A cross-sectional survey design was used. Data were collected from 2203 adult throughout between March May 2016. on collected, along with outcomes including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression anxiety. Descriptive...
To assess accessibility and affordability of health care in eight countries the former Soviet Union.Primary data collection conducted 2010 Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine.Cross-sectional household survey using multistage stratified random sampling.Data were collected standardized questionnaires with subjects aged 18+ on demographic, socioeconomic, access characteristics. Descriptive multivariate regression analyses used.Almost half respondents who...
Background Research suggests that the prevalence of loneliness varies between countries and feeling lonely may be associated with poorer health behaviours outcomes. The aim current study was to examine factors loneliness, relationship outcomes in former Soviet Union (FSU) – a region where has been little studied date. Methods Using data from 18,000 respondents collected during cross-sectional survey undertaken nine FSU Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova,...
Measurement of health system performance increasingly includes the views healthcare users, yet little research has focussed on general population satisfaction with systems. This study is first to examine public systems in former Soviet Union (fSU). Data were derived from two related studies conducted 2001 and 2010 nine fSU countries, using nationally representative cross-sectional surveys. The prevalence each country was compared for 2010. Patterns further examined by comparing other parts...
Abstract Aims Syrian refugees may have increased mental health needs due to the frequent exposure potentially traumatic events and violence experienced during flight from their home country, breakdown of supportive social networks daily life stressors related refugee life. The aim this study is report evidence on access psychosocial support (MHPSS) among Syrians living in Sultanbeyli-Istanbul, Turkey. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted aged 18 years or over Sultanbeyli between...
Objective Recently, the American Psychiatric Association ( DSM ‐5) and World Health Organization ICD ‐11) have both revised their formulation of post‐traumatic stress disorder PTSD ). The primary aim this study was to compare ‐5 ‐11 prevalence comorbidity rates, as well level disability associated with each diagnosis. Method This based on a representative sample adult Ukrainian internally displaced persons IDP s: N = 2203). Post‐traumatic assessed using Checklist for International Trauma...