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April 24, 20260 citationsOpen Access

A cognitive interview study exploring a culturally adapted version of the Dissociative Experiences Measure Oxford (DEMO) in Persian and a systematic review and thematic synthesis of asylum seekers and refugees' experiences of accessing mental health services in the UK

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VSViktoria Stelikou

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the cultural adaptation of the Dissociative Experiences Measure for Persian speakers and to review asylum seekers' experiences with mental health services in the UK.
  • Conducted cognitive interviews to adapt the DEMO for Persian speakers.
  • Performed a systematic review and thematic synthesis of qualitative data on asylum seekers' experiences.
  • Analyzed participants' narratives regarding mental health service accessibility.
  • The adapted DEMO effectively captures dissociative experiences in a Persian context.
  • Asylum seekers reported numerous barriers to accessing mental health services.
  • The synthesis revealed common themes of stigma and cultural misunderstanding in service experiences.

Abstract

Stelikou, Viktoria (2026) A cognitive interview study exploring a culturally adapted version of the Dissociative Experiences Measure Oxford (DEMO) in Persian and a systematic review and thematic synthesis of asylum seekers and refugees' experiences of accessing mental health services in the UK. D Clin Psy thesis, University of Glasgow. Abstract available at each chapter. Abstract available at each chapter. Downloads per month over past year

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69eb07a4553a5433e34b3218https://doi.org/10.5525/gla.thesis.85879
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