Trauma inflicted by genocide: Experiences of the Rwandan Diaspora in Finland

Figures & data

Figure 1. Means of traumatic experiences, emotions, and peace/reconciliation among the Rwandan Diaspora in Finland (N = 40).

Table 1. Received counseling and other coping strategies used by the Rwandan Diaspora in Finland (N = 40)

“To what extent do you use the following means to help you cope with your trauma?”	Mean*	SD
Do you use prayers and faith?	2.63	1.5
Do you receive any support from friends?	1.68	1.4
Do you receive any support from family?	1.68	1.4
Do you use alcohol?	1.38	1.2
Do you receive support from your pastor/priest?	1.35	1.4
Do you use psychopharmacological medicine?	1.03	1.6
Do Finnish authorities provide psychological counseling?	0.98	1.5
Have you received social support from Finnish authorities?	0.98	1.3
Do you use any traditional means to cope with your trauma?	0.88	1.2
Have you benefited from the help of Finnish therapists?	0.80	1.3
Was the therapy that you received helpful?	0.73	1.2
Have you received any support from political leaders?	0.30	0.7
Have you received any support from spiritual healers?	0.20	0.5
Have you benefited from any trauma survivors’ group in Finland?	0.13	0.4
Did you join any trauma survivors’ group in Finland?	0.05	0.2

* Maximum value = 4.