An integrated physical and mental health awareness education intervention to reduce non-communicable diseases among Syrian refugees and Jordanians in host communities: A natural experiment study

Powell, Tara; Li, Shang Ju; Hsiao, Yuan; Thompson, M.C.; Farraj, Aseel; Abdoh, Mariam; Farraj, Rami

doi:10.1016/j.pmedr.2021.101310

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“…Many people are at risk for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental disorders but have no access to treatment or prevention for these diseases. Continuous investment and research in disease prevention measures are required to improve mental health (Powell et al, 2021). The results showed a significant difference between the educational performance and mental health of athletic and non-athletic students (Gholtash et al, 2017).…”

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“…obtained a significant relationship between the level of physical fitness and mental health which is significant with the learning achievement of volleyball. Healthy according to (WHO) World Health Organization is a condition in the form of full physical, mental and social well-being and not merely in the form of absence of certain illness or weakness (Powell, 2021). The Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) collects data on adolescents aged 13 to 15 who are enrolled in high school.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Recent studies have shown that twenty percent of Iranian youth and adolescents suffer from some form of mental disorder (Ghooshchy et al, 2020). Besides, learning difficulties, inability to concentrate, difficulty studying and remembering exam material, inability to participate in group activities, and class activities are signs of mental disorders (Powell et al, 2021). Physical fitness concerns the ability of a person's body to adapt to physical changes caused by certain work and describes a person's health status for various levels of physical health (Ellenberger et al, 2020).…”

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Achievement of learning volleyballs: Correlation between mental hygiene and the level of physical fitness

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Mental hygiene and physical fitness are very important concerning volleyball learning achievement. This study aims to determine volleyball learning achievement which is correlated with (mental hygiene) and level of physical fitness. This research is a type of quantitative research with a correlation approach. The population in this study was 78 students of class 1A, Department of Physical Education, Health, and Recreation, Universitas Riau. The author will use only a portion to represent the existing population. The sampling technique of this research is purposive sampling. The number of samples is 40 people. Methods of data collection uses survey methods with test and measurement techniques. The statistical analysis method used in this study is multi-correlation. It is using a regression analysis test because it analyzes the relationship of more than 2 test variables. The instrument used was a test of physical fitness, mental health questionnaire test, and the results of learning achievement scores of volleyball subject. The mental hygiene instrument has a validity level of 0.595 and a reliability level of 0.522. while physical fitness instruments are adopted of the Indonesian Physical Fitness Test. Test and measurement data were processed using the multiple regression analysis methods. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that physical fitness and mental hygiene have a significant relationship with volleyball learning achievement. These results explain the importance for educators to be able to pay attention to students to improve volleyball learning achievement through providing subject matter by paying attention to physical fitness, using group games to instill a social spirit, sportsmanship, and students' confidence.

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“…28 It was reported that acculturation to the host country's values and help-seeking practices through integration and assimilation could lead to increased use of health services among refugees. 29 Health promotion plays an important role to raise the awareness of refugees pertaining to their rights, the available healthcare support and resources, as well as to raise awareness to promote health and to prevent disease and injury. 29…”

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“…29 Health promotion plays an important role to raise the awareness of refugees pertaining to their rights, the available healthcare support and resources, as well as to raise awareness to promote health and to prevent disease and injury. 29…”

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Barriers limiting access to healthcare among refugees or asylum seekers in Asia in the recent years: a scoping review

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Over the years, the number of refugees that reside in Asian countries has been increasing. Many refugees that arrive are at risk of many diseases and comorbidities, for example, mental health diseases, trauma, malnutrition and many more. This scoping review aimed to explore the barriers faced by refugees or asylum seekers that limit their access to healthcare services in their host countries. Systematic searching was performed in PubMed and Science Direct databases to search for the relevant studies published in English from the year 2017 to the year 2020. Arksey and O’Malley’s methodology framework was adopted in this scoping review. Ten studies that addressed this topic were included. We found that lack of awareness of one’s rights to healthcare, communication, cultural differences and financial difficulties were reported as the key barriers faced by the refugees in accessing healthcare in the Asian host countries. Improvements in health promotion, communication, cultural support and financial support for the refugees settling in Asia must be urgently addressed.

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A qualitative study of a mental health awareness intervention for Jordanian and resettled Syrian refugees in host communities

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2022

Int J Soc Psychiatry

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Background: Mental health disorders significantly contribute to the global burden of disease, however, prevention and treatment programs are often inaccessible in low- and middle-income countries. Aims: The goal of this qualitative evaluation was to examine participants experiences of the healthy community clinic (HCC-MH), an integrated mental health awareness intervention delivered in primary care clinics to Jordanians and resettled Syrians in a border community in Jordan. Methods: Four focus group discussions (FGDs) with Jordanians and Syrians ( N = 21) who participated in the HCC-MH were conducted. FGDs examined knowledge, acceptability, and applicability of the intervention. Open coding and the constant comparison method were used to identify themes that emerged from the FGDs. Results: Six central themes emerged from the data including : (1) awareness; (2) behavior changes; (3) reduction in stigma; (4) connecting physical and mental health; (5) relationships; and (6) coping. Notably, female participants stated participation in the intervention fostered awareness of their own emotional needs, which led to positive lifestyle and behavior changes. Participants also described how the information provided in the intervention normalized emotional distress and aided understanding of the interconnection between physical and mental health. The amplification of healthy coping strategies to reduce stress and distress was also a prominent theme. Conclusions: Findings are discussed within the cultural and contextual setting of the study, and implications for mental health awareness interventions in complex settings are provided.

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An integrated physical and mental health awareness education intervention to reduce non-communicable diseases among Syrian refugees and Jordanians in host communities: A natural experiment study

Cited by 7 publications

References 25 publications

Achievement of learning volleyballs: Correlation between mental hygiene and the level of physical fitness

Achievement of learning volleyballs: Correlation between mental hygiene and the level of physical fitness

Barriers limiting access to healthcare among refugees or asylum seekers in Asia in the recent years: a scoping review

A qualitative study of a mental health awareness intervention for Jordanian and resettled Syrian refugees in host communities

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