“This Is Not My Food”: Exploring Experiences Among Patients With a Migration Background in Specialist Eating Disorder Treatment in Sweden
This qualitative study points to numerous barriers that limit access to adequate treatment for migrant patients in Sweden. Participants called for culturally and structurally informed approaches that recognize the constraints that typically affect migrant communities. There is a need for community outreach efforts that engage in active dialogue with underserved populations.
Authors
- Elisabeth Welch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3042-6187)
- Mattias Strand (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4799-0737)
- Sofie Bäärnhielm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5303-9166)
Institutions
- Uppsala University (SE)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- Stockholm Health Care Services (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Eating Disorders
- Published
- 2025-10-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.24578
- Primary Topic
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Fredrik och Ingrid Thurings Stiftelse
- Karolinska Institutet