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Psychological first aid training for Lebanese field workers in the emergency context of the Syrian refugees in Lebanon.

Authors :
Akoury-Dirani L
Sahakian TS
Hassan FY
Hajjar RV
El Asmar K
Source :
Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy [Psychol Trauma] 2015 Nov; Vol. 7 (6), pp. 533-8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Apr 13.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The Syrian refugee crisis in Lebanon required a fast and efficient comprehensive rescue strategy. Professionals working in emergency response were neither prepared to provide psychological first aid nor prepared to screen for mental health disorders in child refugees. This article examines the efficacy of a national training program in psychological first aid (PFA) to enhance the readiness of mental health field workers in the Syrian refugee response. Participant (N = 109) were recruited from Lebanese ministries and nongovernmental organizations. They received a 2.5-day training on PFA and on screening for mental health disorders in children. Their knowledge and perceived readiness were assessed before the training, immediately after the training, and 1 month after the training using 2 evaluation forms. Evaluation Form A was a multiple choice questionnaire composed of 20 questions and created on the basis of the content of the training, and Evaluation Form B was a Likert-type scale of 20 items created based on the core components of PFA. The data of 60 participants were analyzed. The results showed a significant increase in knowledge and readiness, specifically on the components related to the principles and techniques of PFA.<br /> ((c) 2015 APA, all rights reserved).)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1942-969X
Volume :
7
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25866960
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1037/tra0000028