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Mental health of internally displaced persons in Jalozai camp, Pakistan

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  • Arooj Mujeeb

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Background: Internal displacement has been a distressing issue of Pakistan for last one decade. Few research works have been conducted on the psychological issues of internally displaced persons in Pakistan. Aims: The current research was aimed at determining the psychological effects of internal displacement, that is, psychological well-being, depression, anxiety and stress (internalizing problems) of the individuals who were displaced as a result of an armed conflict in Swat. Method: A sample of 126 internally displaced persons was taken from Jalozai camp which included females ( n  = 65) and males ( n  = 61). Age of the sample ranged from 20 to 75 years with a mean of 47.5 years. Translated and adapted versions of Well-Being Affectometer-2 Scale and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale were used in the current research. Results: Results of the study indicated differences between males and females, females being higher on internalizing problems and lower on psychological well-being, whereas family loss during displacement affected the results in the same way. Well-being, gender and family loss emerged as significant predictors of internalizing problems, and gender moderated the relationship between well-being and internalizing problems. Conclusion: Internal displacement may bring psychological issues for internally displaced persons, that is, their well-being may decrease and depression, anxiety and stress may increase during displacement. Limitations and implications of the study were discussed further.

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  • Arooj Mujeeb, 2015. "Mental health of internally displaced persons in Jalozai camp, Pakistan," International Journal of Social Psychiatry, , vol. 61(7), pages 653-659, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:socpsy:v:61:y:2015:i:7:p:653-659
    DOI: 10.1177/0020764015573083
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