Who Cares for Former Child Soldiers? Mental Health Systems of Care in Sierra Leone

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作者：
Suzan J. Song
Helene van den Brink
Joop de Jong
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[1] Asian Americans for Community Involvement/Center for Survivors of Torture,Department of Cultural and International Psychiatry
[2] City of Rest,undefined
[3] VU University Medical Center,undefined
[4] Amsterdam,undefined
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Community Mental Health Journal | 2013年 / 49卷
关键词：
Mental health; Child soldiers; War; Systems of care; Psychosocial;
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While numerous studies on former child soldiers (FCS) have shown mental health needs, adequate services are a challenge. This study aimed to identify priorities, barriers and facilitators of mental health care for Sierra Leonean FCS. Thematic analysis was done on 24 qualitative interviews with participants from diverse sectors. Priorities of mental distress, substance abuse, and gender-based violence were common among FCS clients. Barriers were governmental support and communication with other providers. Perceived facilitators of care were primary- and secondary-level interventions. A public mental health model would feasibly build upon local, culturally embraced interventions, targeting local priorities and reducing barriers to care.
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页码：615 / 624
页数：9
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