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Psychological disorder amongst refugee and migrant schoolchildren in London

  • Chris Papadopoulos
    ,
  • Gerard Leavey
    ,
  • Kathryn Hollins
    ,
  • Michael King
    ,
  • Jacqueline Barnes
    ,
  • Kate Grayson
  • Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
    ,
  • University College London
    ,
  • University of London
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Abstract

Background: Refugee and migrant children are likely to be exposed to many of the risk factors for emotional and behavioural problems. These children form a significant proportion of the school population in London and other inner cities in the UK. However, there are very little epidemiological data available on their mental health. In this study, we aimed to examine the prevalence of psychological problems among refugee and migrant schoolchildren compared to their UK-born peers. Method: A cross-sectional investigation using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) examined in association with socio-demographic variables including language preference. Results: Almost a quarter of schoolchildren might be described as having a need, with migrant and refugee children showing greater psychological distress on a number of the sub-scales of the SDQ. Language appears to be an important variable associated with distress.

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Output type

Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 191-195

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology (Volume 39, Issue 3)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 01/03/2004

Publication status

Published - 01/03/2004

ISSN

0933-7954

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/230433
  • Scopus: 2342588105

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