Developing a mental health programme for refugees based on participatory Action Research: An experience from Sao Paulo, Brazil

Carmen L. A. de Santana and Francisco Lotufo Neto

International Journal of Action Research, 2015, vol. 11, issue 3, 265-288

Abstract: The study aimed at developing a mental health programme for/with refugees based on an understanding of the refugees’ perceptions about their experiences and psychodynamic aspects.. Data were collected through the combination of techniques as participatory observation, focal groups and deep interviews. A total of 24 focus groups and 12 in-depth interviews were conducted. Data analysis was based on a theoretical model of social representation combined with a psychodynamic perspective. Based on the results, a mental health programme was developed. The results demonstrated the importance of culture and social participation in health care.

Keywords: refugees; participatory action research; qualitative research; immigrants; mental health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A13 I10 I18 J61 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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