Analysis of focus group discussions related health problems and the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster, among residents of Bila Tserkva
Title: Analysis of focus group discussions related health problems and the consequences of the Chernobyl disaster, among residents of Bila Tserkva
Reference: Journal “Bulletin of the Association of psychiatrists of Ukraine»(01) 2013
Keywords: Bila Tserkva,
Abstract: Recent reviews of the literature, including systematic reviews of the psychological consequences of the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant referred to the importance of their research. On the other hand, there is heterogeneity in the methods for study being used and the inability to draw definite conclusions on such consequences and recommendations for the treatment and prevention of adverse effects on the mental health of those affected by the radiation. In order to identify the possible consequences for the mental health and the target groups among population affected by the Chernobyl disaster, we had a discussion in the Bila Tserkva in focus groups with residents of this city and those who were resettled from areas contaminated due to Chernobyl accident. Discussion considered the negative impact on physical and mental health. These data pointed to the serious concerns of the respondents of both sexes and all ages, regardless the status of out-migrants, about possible negative consequences for health, especially in the future. Older immigrants, especially women, even 25 years after the accident showed symptoms of post-traumatic stress. In all group there has been noted the concern of physical and mental health of children and the negative effects of a nuclear catastrophe for their development. Older resettled people still perceive themselves stigmatized by the disaster. Thus, future quantitative studies should clarify the manifestation of mental health in victims of the Chernobyl disaster, requires further clarification of the situation with concern the mental health of children, and the symptoms of post-traumatic stress and stigma among persons of older age groups require urgent response.
URL: http://www.mif-ua.com/archive/article/35065
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