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Perceived Needs Among Asylum Seekers in Sweden: A Mixed Methods Study.

Karin Hugelius¹, Maya Semrau², Marie Holmefur¹

¹School of Health Sciences, Orebro University, 70182 Orebro, Sweden.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

|July 16, 2020

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Asylum seekers in Sweden reported significant needs, particularly concerning income, family separation, displacement, distress, and healthcare access. Addressing these needs is crucial for their resilience and well-being.

Keywords:

asylum seekers mental health mixed method needs assessment social support

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Sociology
Immigration Studies

Background:

Asylum seeker health and well-being are critical concerns in high-income nations.
Understanding the specific needs of asylum seekers is essential for effective support.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify and describe the perceived needs of adult asylum seekers residing in Sweden.
To inform healthcare systems and policies regarding immigrant populations.

Main Methods:

A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative data collection.
Utilized the Humanitarian Emergency Settings Perceived Needs Scale (HESPER) Web with 85 asylum seekers.
Conducted focus group discussions with 14 asylum seekers.

Main Results:

Respondents reported a mean of four serious needs, with a range from zero to 13.
Top perceived needs included income/livelihood, separation from loved ones, displacement, distress, and healthcare access.
Needs were often linked to feelings of dependency, uncertainty, and vulnerability.

Conclusions:

Perceived needs of asylum seekers are multifaceted and significantly impact their well-being.
Integrating the acknowledgment of these needs into healthcare systems can foster resilience.
Policy and practice should address the immediate concerns of asylum seekers to improve health outcomes.