Search for dissertations about: "torture victims"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words torture victims.

2. 1. Post-traumatic stress disorder and suicidal behaviour in immigrants to Sweden

   Author : Marcello Ferrada-Noli; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : transcultural psychiatry; suicide; metasuicide; immigrants; refugees; post-traumatic stress disorder;

   Abstract : The aim of the investigation was to study definite and undetermined suicides in immigrants to Sweden, as well as aspects of suicidal behaviour associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among immigrants/refugees. We have also inquired in which modality immigrant suicide victims had been in contact with psychiatric care. READ MORE

4. 2. Trauma and resiliency : a study of refugees from Iran resettled in Sweden

   Author : Mehdi Ghazinour; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Psychiatry; Psykiatri; Psychiatry; Psykiatri;

   Abstract : Several single factors have been identified as related to coping with trauma and as protective factors. Several studies emphasize the importance of personality, core beliefs, coping strategies and social support. However little attention has been paid to resiliency. READ MORE