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Table 1 Elements of the research question (PICO)

From: Associations between postmigration living situation and symptoms of common mental disorders in adult refugees in Europe: updating systematic review from 2015 onwards

PICO

Definition

Population

Adult asylum seekers and refugees recently arrived in European countries

Intervention / Exposure

Characteristics of the postmigration living situation (PMLS) that might constitute risk factors (stressors or living difficulties) or protective factors (resources) for mental health

Comparison

Not applied

Outcome

Symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and/or depression