Women of War: Emotional Needs of Ethnic Albanians in Refugee Camps

Authors

René Drumm, Andrews UniversityFollow
Sharon PittmanFollow
Shelly PerryFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2001

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.

Journal Title

Affilia - Journal of Women and Social Work

Volume

16

Issue

4

First Page

467

Last Page

487

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1177/08861090122094370

First Department

Social Work

Recommended Citation

Drumm, René; Pittman, Sharon; and Perry, Shelly, "Women of War: Emotional Needs of Ethnic Albanians in Refugee Camps" (2001). Faculty Publications. 2042.
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/pubs/2042