Jinan Abi Jumaa

Jinan Abi Jumaa
  • Dr. rer. medic
  • Senior Lecturer at Arden University

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Introduction
Dr. rer. medic- Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Senior lecturer and researcher. Experienced in conducting projects on refugee health and humanitarian health in Germany and Lebanon. Research interests include: public health, mental health, health care equity, refugee health and qualitative research.
Current institution
Arden University
Current position
  • Senior Lecturer
Additional affiliations
January 2017 - present
Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Position
  • Research Associate
Description
  • Mental Health in Refugees and Asylum seekers: was responsible for initial screening of patients, and evaluating/ analysing the results of the 2nd level of the intervention, i.e. Peer support counselling approach for refugees.
Education
March 2016 - March 2020

Publications

Publications (24)
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Zusammenfassung Die Ankunft einer großen Anzahl Geflüchteter in Deutschland seit 2015 hat zu wachsenden Herausforderungen im Gesundheitssystem geführt, auch im psychosozialen Bereich. Um die Kenntnisse Geflüchteter über die Angebote im psychosozialen Bereich zu verbessern und erste Hilfestellungen anzubieten, wurden an der Klinik für Psychiatrie un...
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This study takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the multi-dimensionality of social stress within the spatiality of initial refugee reception centers in Berlin. By focusing particularly on the experiences of women who fled from Syria and Afghanistan, it situates this humanitarian issue within an analytical framework of gender-sensiti...
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Background Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) are an important sub-group in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where young people make up more than two-thirds of the population. AGYW face a considerably higher chance of experiencing mental health issues. This investigation aims to examine peer-reviewed literature on the mental health burden and associa...
Poster
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Climate change is contributing to conflicts and fragile environments, and conflict can contribute to climate change and reduce climate resilience. Following a biopsychosocial systemic model, physical health, mental health and social well-being are equally threatened by conflict and climate impacts. https://www.globalhealthhub.de/fileadmin/general_...
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In an era of globalisation, some have suggested that Transnational Education (TNE) could be the solution for expanding equitable access to higher education. Yet, it faces scrutiny for its quality and impact. This study investigates the concept of student success within the context of UK TNE, focusing on a case study of an International Branch Campu...
Technical Report
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We, members of the Global Health Hub Germany, welcome the initiative from the Federal Government to address connections between the environment, climate change and health in a holistic way. We hope that this marks the beginning of a collaboration between both scientists and industry-experts as well as “experts-by-experience”, i.e., those affected b...
Technical Report
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This policy brief aims to provide a comprehensive framework with key policy recommendations and actions that highlight the critical importance of addressing the health challenges faced by migrants and refugees in host countries. By addressing facilitators, barriers, frontline worker experiences, system integration, and specific healthcare needs, th...
Preprint
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Background: Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) are an important sub-population in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where youth account for more than two-thirds of the region’s population. In comparison to their male counterparts, AGYW are at a higher risk of mental health burden. This review aims to review the peer-reviewed evidence on the mental hea...
Technical Report
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For the first time since the foundation of the Global Health Hub Germany in 2019, the members voted on an overarching and crosscutting topic for 2022: mental Health and well-being. By choosing this topic, Community members aimed for a deeper understanding of the relevance of mental health for the work of various Hub Communities and to start a conve...
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For the first time since the foundation of the Global Health Hub Germany in 2019, the members voted on an overarching and crosscutting topic for 2022: mental Health and well-being. By choosing this topic, Community members aimed for a deeper understanding of the relevance of mental health for the work of various Hub Communities and to start a conve...
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Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had a marked impact on educational disruption and progression of students. Linked to this, studies have demonstrated increases in depression, anxiety, and stress, with long-term outcomes yet to be understood. Students in Higher Education (HE) were at particular risk due to circumstances such as financial stress...
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The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with various psychological stressors due to health-related, social, economic, and individual consequences, especially for minority groups such as refugees and other migrants who live in unstable conditions and have lost their social support groups. The aim of this study was to explore the impacts of the COVID-19...
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Zusammenfassung Mit der wachsenden Zahl von Geflüchteten, die 2015 in Deutschland ankamen, entstand ein steigender Bedarf an Unterstützung und Betreuung in psychosozialen Angelegenheiten, auf Seiten der Geflüchteten wie auch der freiwilligen Helfer/innen. Das Forschungsprojekt ReWoven untersuchte die allgemeine Beziehungsgestaltung zwischen miteina...
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Armut und soziale Ausgrenzung stehen in engem Zusammenhang mit psychischer Belastung und einem erhöhten Erkrankungsrisiko. Im Jahr 2018 waren rund 19 % der deutschen Bevölkerung von Armut und damit verbundener sozialer Ausgrenzung bedroht. Insbesondere Migrantengruppen zeigen häufig eine besondere Mehrfachbelastung durch sozioökonomische Belastungs...
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Poverty and social exclusion are closely related to an increased risk for the deterioration of mental health. In 2018 approximately 19% of the German population were threatened by poverty and the associated social ostracization. Migrant groups in particular often show an increased risk for poverty and are often exposed to multiple socioeconomic str...

Questions

Questions (2)
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Can anyone recommend a software that could be used to help in Arabic interviews transcription/ translation? I am currently using Trint, but unfortunately it is not accurate.
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I want to compare with SPSS the two groups (alcoholic admissions vs non alcoholic ones) regarding which has a longer stay in hospitals and which acquires more charges. Appreciate your help!

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Cited By
    • London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
    • National Institute for Health, Migration and Poverty (INMP) - Istituto Nazionale per la promozione della salute delle popolazioni Migranti e per il contrasto delle malattie della Povertà (INMP)
    • University Medical Center Hamburg - Eppendorf
    • University Medical Center Hamburg - Eppendorf
    • Hamburg University