Health-related quality of life of young refugees in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic: comparisons to non-refugees and pre-pandemic times
Braig J, Schmees P, Kilinc Y, El-Awad U, Nilles H, Kerkhoff D, Rüth J-E, Lohaus A, Eschenbeck H (2023)
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Autor*in
Braig, Johanna;
Schmees, Pia;
Kilinc, Yasemin;
El-Awad, UsamaUniBi;
Nilles, HannahUniBi;
Kerkhoff, DeniseUniBi 
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Rüth, Jana-ElisaUniBi ;
Lohaus, ArnoldUniBi;
Eschenbeck, Heike
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Rüth, Jana-ElisaUniBi ;
Lohaus, ArnoldUniBi;
Eschenbeck, HeikeEinrichtung
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**Abstract**
The COVID-19 outbreak forced widespread changes in minors’ daily life with a risk of compromising well-being. So far, little is known about how health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of young refugees has developed during this time, although they belong to a vulnerable group. In a cross-sectional analysis during the first year of the pandemic, minors aged 8 to 16 years with and without refugee experience (neach = 156) were surveyed, using self-report questionnaires on HRQoL and perceived COVID-related stress. In a longitudinal analysis with refugee minors aged 8 to 18 years (n = 91) HRQoL and possible relevant predictors (gender, age, duration of stay, mental health) were assessed in 2019 (pre-pandemic). HRQoL was reassessed in 2020 (peri-pandemic). No difference was detected between minors with and without refugee experience in terms of peri-pandemic HRQoL. A proportion of 36% (refugee minors) and 44% (non-refugee minors) reported low peri-pandemic HRQoL. However, refugee minors reported more COVID-related stress (difficulties in following school). Longitudinally, HRQoL of refugee minors increased from pre- to peri-pandemic times. Older age, lower pre-pandemic HRQoL, and pre-pandemic externalizing problem behavior predicted worse peri-pandemic HRQoL. The findings suggest a certain resilience of refugee minors but also show a continued vulnerability. Therefore, minors at risk should be identified and their psychosocial needs addressed.
The COVID-19 outbreak forced widespread changes in minors’ daily life with a risk of compromising well-being. So far, little is known about how health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of young refugees has developed during this time, although they belong to a vulnerable group. In a cross-sectional analysis during the first year of the pandemic, minors aged 8 to 16 years with and without refugee experience (neach = 156) were surveyed, using self-report questionnaires on HRQoL and perceived COVID-related stress. In a longitudinal analysis with refugee minors aged 8 to 18 years (n = 91) HRQoL and possible relevant predictors (gender, age, duration of stay, mental health) were assessed in 2019 (pre-pandemic). HRQoL was reassessed in 2020 (peri-pandemic). No difference was detected between minors with and without refugee experience in terms of peri-pandemic HRQoL. A proportion of 36% (refugee minors) and 44% (non-refugee minors) reported low peri-pandemic HRQoL. However, refugee minors reported more COVID-related stress (difficulties in following school). Longitudinally, HRQoL of refugee minors increased from pre- to peri-pandemic times. Older age, lower pre-pandemic HRQoL, and pre-pandemic externalizing problem behavior predicted worse peri-pandemic HRQoL. The findings suggest a certain resilience of refugee minors but also show a continued vulnerability. Therefore, minors at risk should be identified and their psychosocial needs addressed.
Erscheinungsjahr
2023
Zeitschriftentitel
Current Psychology
Urheberrecht / Lizenzen
ISSN
1046-1310
eISSN
1936-4733
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https://pub.uni-bielefeld.de/record/2981244
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Braig J, Schmees P, Kilinc Y, et al. Health-related quality of life of young refugees in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic: comparisons to non-refugees and pre-pandemic times. Current Psychology. 2023.
Braig, J., Schmees, P., Kilinc, Y., El-Awad, U., Nilles, H., Kerkhoff, D., Rüth, J. - E., et al. (2023). Health-related quality of life of young refugees in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic: comparisons to non-refugees and pre-pandemic times. Current Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04838-0
Braig, Johanna, Schmees, Pia, Kilinc, Yasemin, El-Awad, Usama, Nilles, Hannah, Kerkhoff, Denise, Rüth, Jana-Elisa, Lohaus, Arnold, and Eschenbeck, Heike. 2023. “Health-related quality of life of young refugees in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic: comparisons to non-refugees and pre-pandemic times”. Current Psychology.
Braig, J., Schmees, P., Kilinc, Y., El-Awad, U., Nilles, H., Kerkhoff, D., Rüth, J. - E., Lohaus, A., and Eschenbeck, H. (2023). Health-related quality of life of young refugees in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic: comparisons to non-refugees and pre-pandemic times. Current Psychology.
Braig, J., et al., 2023. Health-related quality of life of young refugees in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic: comparisons to non-refugees and pre-pandemic times. Current Psychology.
J. Braig, et al., “Health-related quality of life of young refugees in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic: comparisons to non-refugees and pre-pandemic times”, Current Psychology, 2023.
Braig, J., Schmees, P., Kilinc, Y., El-Awad, U., Nilles, H., Kerkhoff, D., Rüth, J.-E., Lohaus, A., Eschenbeck, H.: Health-related quality of life of young refugees in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic: comparisons to non-refugees and pre-pandemic times. Current Psychology. (2023).
Braig, Johanna, Schmees, Pia, Kilinc, Yasemin, El-Awad, Usama, Nilles, Hannah, Kerkhoff, Denise, Rüth, Jana-Elisa, Lohaus, Arnold, and Eschenbeck, Heike. “Health-related quality of life of young refugees in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic: comparisons to non-refugees and pre-pandemic times”. Current Psychology (2023).
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