Psychological Well-Being Assessment of Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

Abstract

Refugees have a basic right to good health care, and countries of destination have a responsibility to offer medical care. Timely diagnosis and rehabilitation by counselling were recommended for improved mental health outcomes. This survey on Psychological Well-Being of Afghan refugees in Pakistan remains pertinent to the need for global mental health care for refugees. This study is the initial attempt to assess the predictors of psychological well-being among Afghan Refugees in Pakistan. The research is designed as a quantitative cross sectional survey. Multi-stage technique of sampling is used to assemble information with a sample size of 1185. Low psychological well-being is reported by 43% of the Afghan refugees by World health organization wellbeing V. The establishment of mental health screening units at border entry points and in refugee hosting regions seems essential for early diagnosis and effective referral system.