Migrant Parents' Access to Child Mental Health Services in Sweden
Author Information
Author(s): Ester Gubi, Anna-Clara Hollander, Sofie Bäärnhielm
Primary Institution: Karolinska Institutet
Hypothesis
What are the facilitators and obstacles for migrant parents in reaching child psychiatric services?
Conclusion
Migrant parents often rely on referring agents like schools to access mental health services for their children, overcoming barriers such as language and unfamiliarity with the system.
Supporting Evidence
- Parents expressed a strong reliance on schools and health care providers for referrals to mental health services.
- Many parents reported feeling uncertain about how to access mental health services due to language barriers.
- Stigma was recognized but not reported as a significant barrier to help-seeking among the participants.
Takeaway
Migrant parents want help for their kids' mental health but often need help from schools or health workers to find the right services.
Methodology
Qualitative study using in-depth interviews and thematic content analysis.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the selected sample of parents who successfully accessed services.
Limitations
The study does not capture the experiences of migrant parents who did not reach services, limiting the understanding of barriers to care.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 10 migrant parents, mostly female, with varying educational backgrounds and time of residence in Sweden.
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