Effectiveness of trauma-focused treatments for refugee children: a systematic review and meta-analyses

Effectiveness of trauma-focused treatments for refugee children: a systematic review and meta-analyses

Authors
Velu, M. E. Kuiper, R. M. Schok, M. Sleijpen, M. de Roos, C. Mooren, T.
Year
2025
Journal
Volume
16
Pages
2494362
Background: Prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in refugees is higher compared to the general population, and barriers in accessing mental health care are often experienced. With staggering numbers of people seeking refuge around the world, and 40% being 18 years or younger, effective trauma-focused therapies for refugee children with PTSD are highly needed. Objective: A systematic review and meta-analyses were conducted to provide an overview of, and to analyse, intervention studies using PTSD measures in young refugees, assessing treatment effectiveness and addressing efforts to mitigate barriers to mental health care. Method: Eleven databases were searched for studies evaluating trauma-focused treatments (TFT) for refugee children (0-18). Meta-analyses were conducted for all included studies grouped together; and second, per intervention type, using posttreatment measures and follow-up measures. Pooled between-group effect sizes (ESs) and pre-post ESs, using a random-effects model were calculated.

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Type of intervention

Treatment and Child Welfare Interventions

Topic

Mental Health Problems and Disorders

Anxiety Problems

Anxiety and Anxiousness

Trauma/ Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Minority/Marginalization

Etnic Minorities

Intervention

Psychological Treatments

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Therapy

Music/Art and Expression Therapy

The organization of interventions

School/Preschoolbased Interventions

Age group

Preschool Aged Children (3-5 years)

School Aged Children (6-12 years)

Adolescents (13-18 years)

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