Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Markova, Valeria"
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Explanatory models and help-seeking for symptoms of PTSD and depression among Syrian refugees
Aarethun, Vilde; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Guribye, Eugene; Markova, Valeria; Bye, Hege Høivik (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objective This study investigates how Syrian refugees explain and prefer to seek help for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Methods We conducted five semi-structured focus group interviews ... -
Explanatory models of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression among Afghan refugees in Norway
Larios, Dixie Janice Brea; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Guribye, Eugene; Markova, Valeria; Sam, David Lackland (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-01-04)Background: The current situation in Afghanistan makes it likely that we are facing a new wave of Afghan refugees, warranting more knowledge about how to deal with mental health problems among them. This study aims to gain ... -
How do immigrants in Norway interpret, view, and prefer to cope with symptoms of depression? : A mixed method study
Markova, Valeria (Doctoral thesis, 2020-09-18)Background. Depression is a common mental health problem worldwide. Delays in seeking treatment, misdiagnosis, and non-specific treatments are barriers to receiving appropriate care for people with depression. People with ... -
Immigration, acculturation, and preferred help-seeking sources for depression: comparison of five ethnic groups
Markova, Valeria; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Pallesen, Ståle (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Immigrants are more likely than the majority population to have unmet needs for public mental health services. This study aims to understand potential ethnic differences in preferred help-seeking sources for ... -
Is self-compassion relevant for refugees? A cross-sectional study of the relationship between self-compassion and depression among Kurdish refugees in Norway
Rashidian, Evin; Kildal, Frida Lill Bernhof Olsen; Markova, Valeria; Dundas, Ingrid (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Extensive research presents self-compassion as beneficial for mental health in a wide range of samples. However, knowledge about the role of self-compassion for mental health in refugee population is scarce. The purpose ... -
Lay Explanatory Models of Depression and Preferred Coping Strategies among Somali Refugees in Norway. A Mixed-Method Study
Markova, Valeria; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Objective: Refugees are at high risk of experiencing mental health problems due to trauma in their pasts and to acculturation stress as they settle in a new country. To develop efficient health services that meet the needs ... -
What Do Immigrants From Various Cultures Think Is the Best Way to Cope With Depression? Introducing the Cross-Cultural Coping Inventory
Markova, Valeria; Sandal, Gro Mjeldheim; Guribye, Eugene (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)The aim of this study is to introduce a domain-specific instrument, the Cross-Cultural Depression Coping Inventory (CCD-CI), to assess ways in which people from different cultures prefer to cope with depression. Part 1 of ...