Treating Sleep Disturbances in Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Study Overview
This study focused on sleep issues common among traumatized refugees, specifically young Afghan men. It tested a group intervention called ‘Sleep Training adapted for Refugees’ (STARS), which is designed to be culturally relevant and based on proven treatments.
Key Findings
- High Participation: Most participants attended a majority of the sessions, with a low dropout rate of 17.4%.
- Improved Sleep: The intervention showed a significant reduction in insomnia severity with a medium to large effect size.
- Client Satisfaction: Participants reported high satisfaction with the STARS program.
Limitations
While STARS was beneficial, it was not more effective than a waitlist group, which also showed improvements. This suggests adjustments to the STARS program could improve its effectiveness.
Future Directions
Further research is needed to explore how to make STARS a more effective treatment option for sleep disturbances in traumatized refugees and asylum seekers.
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