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A retrospective study of Arab American mental health clients: trauma and the Iraqi refugees.
Authors
Jamil H; Hakim-Larson J; Farrag M; Kafaji T; Duqum I; Jamil LH
Source
Am J Orthopsychiatry 2002 Jul; 72(3):355-361
NIOSHTIC No.
20057506
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to clarify the mental health needs of Iraqi immigrants who arrived in the US in the 1990s after the Persian Gulf War. The records of 375 clients were examined at a clinic that serves Arab Americans. More posttraumatic stress disorder and health problems were found in Iraqi refugees than in other clients. Results suggest the need for further research on immigrants with traumatic histories to facilitate effective treatments.
Keywords
Mental health; Medical treatment; Post-traumatic stress disorder; PTSD; Traumatic incident stress; Community health
Contact
Hikmet Jamil, MD, PhD, FFOMI, Department of Family Medicine, Wayne State University, 15400 West McNichols, Second Floor, Detroit, Michigan 48235
CODEN
AJORAG
Publication Date
20020701
Document Type
Journal Article
Email Address
hjamil@med.wayne.edu
Funding Type
Grant
Fiscal Year
2002
Identifying No.
Grant-Number-T01-CCT-515867
Issue of Publication
3
ISSN
0002-9432
Source Name
American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
State
MI
Performing Organization
Division of Occupational Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Page last reviewed: May 11, 2023
Content source:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Education and Information Division