‘Sweden has changed me’: a qualitative study exploring the sexual health needs and associated mental health aspects of young male former unaccompanied minors, asylum seekers and refugees in Region Stockholm, Sweden
This study highlighted that the sexual health needs and related mental health aspects of young former unaccompanied minors, asylum seekers and refugees change over time and are influenced by contextual factors. Educational interventions aiming to improve the well-being of this population must address both sexual and mental health aspects, including issues related to gender norms, relationships, sex and consent.
Authors
- Jordanos Tewelde McDonald (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5686-6012)
- Anna Mia Ekström (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3912-1171)
- Mariano Salazar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6935-9781)
- Benjamn Fayzi
- Majdi Laktinah
Institutions
- Swedish Rheumatism Association (SE)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- Stockholm South General Hospital (SE)
- Centre for Palaeogenetics (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080514
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.92
Funders
- Karolinska Institutet
- Stockholms Läns Landsting