International Journal of Action Research
Volume 11, Issue 3, 2015, Pages 265-288

Developing a mental health programme for refugees based on participatory action research: An experience from São paulo, Brazil (Article)

de Santana C.L.A. , Neto F.L.
  • a Rua Teodoro Sampaio, 744, cj 118, Jardim América, São Paulo, CEP. 05406-000, Brazil
  • b R. Dr. Ovídio Pires de Campos, 785 Caixa Postal 3671, São Paulo, SP CEP 01060-970, Brazil

Abstract

The study aimed at developing a mental health programme for/with refugees based on an understanding of the refugees’ perceptions about their experiences and psychodynamic aspects.. Data were collected through the combination of techniques as participatory observation, focal groups and deep interviews. A total of 24 focus groups and 12 in-depth interviews were conducted. Data analysis was based on a theoretical model of social representation combined with a psychodynamic perspective. Based on the results, a mental health programme was developed. The results demonstrated the importance of culture and social participation in health care. © Rainer Hampp Verlag.

Author Keywords

qualitative research immigrants Mental health Refugees Participatory action research

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84947257623&doi=10.1688%2fIJAR-2015-03-Santana&partnerID=40&md5=e35dc0e522d4124059d54d384fb58118
DOI: 10.1688/IJAR-2015-03-Santana
ISSN: 18611303
Original Language: English