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Women of War: Emotional Needs of Ethnic Albanians in Refugee Camps
Affilia - Journal of Women and Social Work
  • René Drumm, Andrews University
  • Sharon Pittman
  • Shelly Perry
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2001
Disciplines
Abstract

This qualitative study identified the emotional needs of female Kosovar refugees in southern Albania in May 1999, about 1 month following their flight from Kosovo. Common themes that emerged from the interviews included dealing with trauma, anxiety, and boredom and maintaining the hope that they would return home. On the basis of the findings, along with feminist theories as guiding concepts, the authors offer recommendations for the prevention of further trauma and treatment options for women in refugee camps.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/08861090122094370
First Department
Social Work
Citation Information
René Drumm, Sharon Pittman and Shelly Perry. "Women of War: Emotional Needs of Ethnic Albanians in Refugee Camps" Affilia - Journal of Women and Social Work Vol. 16 Iss. 4 (2001) p. 467 - 487
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/shelly_perry/4/