Strengthening parenting among refugees in Europe (SPARE): initial feasibility in Iceland and Norway

Sigmarsdóttir, Margrét; Arnesen, Anne; Forgatch, Marion S.

doi:10.1080/19012276.2023.2175231

Nordic Psychology

2023

DOI: 10.1080/19012276.2023.2175231

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Strengthening parenting among refugees in Europe (SPARE): initial feasibility in Iceland and Norway

Margrét Sigmarsdóttir

Anne Arnesen²,

Marion S. Forgatch

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Implementation Research in Refugee Resettlement: A Rapid Scoping Review

Potocky

2023

Glob Implement Res Appl

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The world today has the highest number of refugees in history. Resettlement is a durable solution for some. Due to the stressors and traumas of forced migration, resettled refugees experience disproportionate rates of physical and mental health difficulties. Dissemination of knowledge about evidence-based interventions for this population has advanced greatly; however, knowledge about implementation is scant. This rapid scoping review was conducted to identify the characteristics of implementation research in refugee resettlement and commonly reported implementation barriers. Four major databases were searched for relevant studies conducted from 2018 to 2023. Data were extracted on implementation characteristics, outcomes, and barriers. Frequency analyses were conducted to summarize the data. Fifty-three studies were included. The most frequently implemented evidence-based interventions were physical health education/promotion, trauma-focused therapies, and parenting interventions. Acceptability and feasibility were the most frequently studied implementation outcomes, typically measured by client retention rates. The most common implementation strategies were adapting an intervention to the local refugee context, training stakeholders, and using iterative evaluation. Reported rates of desirable outcomes were high. Most studies used mixed methods, one-group pretest–posttest, or qualitative research designs. The most cited implementation barriers were lack of time, budget constraints, workflow disruption, and limited availability of interpreters. This study is the first to assess implementation research in refugee resettlement. This is a nascent field with potential for improving service quality and outcomes for this vulnerable population. Limitations and suggestions for application are discussed.

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Implementation Research in Refugee Resettlement: A Rapid Scoping Review

Potocky

2023

Glob Implement Res Appl

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Levekår, emosjonelle plager, resiliens og foreldrestress – en kartlegging av flyktningfamilier fra Ukraina

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Forsberg,

Krossbakken

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The integration program in Norway is mandatory and offered by all municipalities to newly arrived refugees. The program offers education-oriented activities on Norwegian society, including mandatory parent programs. In 2023, a decision was made to allow municipalities to shorten this element for families from Ukraine, due to capacity constraints. To make informed adjustments, the municipalities need more information about the needs of parents from Ukraine. This article aims to provide knowledge that can help decision-makers plan and implement further adaptations of social and health services. The participants were families with children aged 6-12 from seven municipalities. They answered an electronic questionnaire that included questions on the Hopkins Symptom Checklist (short version), the Resilience Scale for Adolescents, and the Parenting Stress Index (short version). Our study reveals that refugees from Ukraine are a vulnerable group with significantly low economic living conditions, and 26 % of the sample reported symptoms of anxiety and depression. Despite this, parents demonstrated resilience through their social resources, family cohesion, and low levels of parental stress. However, it is important to note that mental health issues and increased parental stress may emerge after a certain period following flight and settlement in Norway, and poor financial conditions can exacerbate these concerns. Keywords: parent programs, refugees, Ukraine, low economic conditions

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Strengthening parenting among refugees in Europe (SPARE): initial feasibility in Iceland and Norway

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Implementation Research in Refugee Resettlement: A Rapid Scoping Review

Implementation Research in Refugee Resettlement: A Rapid Scoping Review

Levekår, emosjonelle plager, resiliens og foreldrestress – en kartlegging av flyktningfamilier fra Ukraina

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