Basic psychological needs satisfaction and psychological well-being of refugees in Africa

Abstract Using a qualitative approach, this study sought to identify the factors that influence psychological well-being or frustration of refugees Uganda (mainly from South Sudan, Democratic Republic Congo [DRC], Rwanda and other nearby countries) Ugandan nationals (as host community). Data were collected through nine focus group discussions with 54 participants. The interview guide asked questions about issues frustrated encouraged their ways they would describe current well-being. After conducting thematic analysis, 10 themes emerged contribute refugee community frustration: food availability, family separation death, good security in camp, provision health services, access free education, role mental psychosocial support, unfavourable farmland, availability employment income-generating activities, collaboration peer delayed resettlement within outside Uganda. Based on participant responses, several recommendations emerge community-based interventions, which may increase members. Conclusions show negative positive both Ugandans.