Browsing by Author "Baiou, A."

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Exposure to violence and the presence of suicidal and self-harm behaviour predominantly in Asian females: scoping review
(Springer Nature., 2022) Shoib, S.; Khan, S.; Baiou, A.; Chandradasa, M.; Swed, S.; Turan, S.; Armiya’u, A.Y.
Background: Exposure to violence is associated with psychological distress, mental disorders such as depression,and suicidal behaviour. Most of the studies are conducted in the West, with limited publications from Asia. Thus, we conducted a scoping review of studies investigating the association between experiences of violence and later suicidal ideation/attempts from Asia in the twenty-frst century. Results: Many studies focused on domestic violence toward women in the Southeast Asian region. Sociocultural factors such as family disputes, public shaming, dowry, lack of education opportunities, and marriage life perceptions mediated the association. Many women exposed to violence and attempted suicide sufered from mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. The small number of suitable studies and the possible efect of confounders on participants were limitations in the review. Future studies would have to focus on specifc types of violence and ethnoreligious beliefs. Conclusion: Women in Asia exposed to violence appear to have an increased risk of suicidal behaviour and mental disorders. The early screening of psychological distress with culturally validated tools is essential for preventing suicides in Asian victims of violence.
Libya: mental health challenges a decade after the Arab spring
(F. Cass,London, 2022) Shoib, S.; Gaffaz, R.; Mohd Saleem, S.; Baiou, A.; Chandradasa, M.
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Mental health services in conflict areas - An experience from Libya
(Elsevier, 2022) Shoib, S.; Baiou, A.; Saleem, S.M.; Chandradasa, M.; Gaffaz, R.
The Libyan mental health system has long been seen as inefficient and insufficient for the demands of the country. Thousands of Libyans require mental health therapy now more than ever before. Libya's Ministry of Health has worked to improve access to mental health services. Despite international assistance, Libya continues to face issues due to stigma and a shortage of competent psychiatrists. The majority of Libyan individuals are unable to obtain private psychiatric care. This places the burden on the public sector to care for the majority's psychological pain and suffering and this needs to be addressed.