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Women's experiences of trauma-informed care for forced migrants: A qualitative interview study
Linda Jolof1, Patricia Rocca1, Tommy Carlsson2,3
1The Red Cross Treatment Center for Persons Affected by War and Torture, Malmö, Sweden.
Introduction:
Forced migration affect the health and wellbeing of millions of women. The aim was to explore experiences of trauma-informed care among women who are forced migrants.
Methods:
This was an exploratory qualitative study. Eleven women who had concluded treatment at multidisciplinary trauma centers in Sweden were interviewed, recruited through consecutive sampling. Audio-recorded interviews were transcribed and analyzed with systematic text condensation.
Results:
Women dealt with mental and physical manifestations in a challenging psychosocial situation. Various structural and individual barriers were addressed that hindered access to adequate health services. Women appreciated various benefits of the treatment and recalled the care as supportive and compassionate. However, undergoing treatment was considered demanding, requiring significant determination and energy. Participants suggested that peer support could enhance the support.
Conclusions:
Migrant women experience a range of health-related burdens and encounter barriers to trauma-informed care. While demanding, treatment has the potential to alleviate symptoms. Health professionals and stakeholders providing trauma-informed care need to ensure that their services are accessible and culturally sensitive towards the unique needs of women. Peer support has the potential to enhance support further, which need further evaluation.
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