ArticleBMC psychiatry2021
Experiences of internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for depression and anxiety among Arabic-speaking individuals in Sweden: a qualitative study.
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- A systematic review culturally adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CaCBT) for Arabic-speaking populations including North African subgroups.BMC psychology · 2026Pooled it
- A mixed methods systematic review of mental health self-care strategies for Arabic-speaking refugees and migrants.BMC public health · 2023Pooled it
- Barriers to and Facilitators of Digital Health Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations: Qualitative Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Pooled it
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- An online intervention designed to reduce self-stigma and increase help-seeking in Arabic-speaking refugees with posttraumatic stress symptoms: A randomized controlled trial.Journal of traumatic stress · 2025Trial
- Patient Perspectives on Blended Internet-Based and Face-to-Face Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorder: Qualitative Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Trial
- Assessment of electronic health literacy and its associated factors among internet -using primary health care attendees in Mansoura district, Egypt: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Client perspectives of internet-based treatment for depression in Arabic-speaking countries.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Virtual Care and Compassion for Migrants and Refugees: A Scoping Review.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2026Review
- Cultural differences in healthcare: An investigation using cognitive-affective mapping.Global mental health (Cambridge, England) · 2026Article
- Experiences of Individually Tailored Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Qualitative Interview Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Decoding e-health literacy among Palestinian adolescents: a qualitative study in the West bank.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Therapist experiences with implementation of blended (iCBT and face-to-face) treatment of alcohol use disorder (Blend-A): mixed methods study.Frontiers in digital health · 2025Article
- Introducing internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy in the Latvian government-funded mental health sector.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
- Experiences of undergoing internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for climate change-related distress: a qualitative study.BMC psychiatry · 2024Article
- Arabic-language digital interventions for depression in German routine health care are acceptable, but intervention adoption remains a challenge.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Implementing internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (moodgym) for African students with symptoms of low mood during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative feasibilty study.BMC psychiatry · 2024Article
- Self-esteem in new light: a qualitative study of experiences of internet-based cognitive behaviour therapy for low self-esteem in adolescents.BMC psychiatry · 2023Article
- Access to Virtual Mental Healthcare and Support for Refugee and Immigrant Groups: A Scoping Review.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2023Article
- "It Is Definitely a Good Program for Everyone from Every Community": A Qualitative Study of Community Partner Perspectives on the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Mindfulness Program.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundInternet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) is a promising treatment for refugee and immigrant populations suffering from common mental disorders. The aim of the present study was to investigate experiences of participating in a guided ICBT program among resettled Arabic-speaking individuals suffering from symptoms of anxiety and depression.
methodsTen individuals who had previously received ICBT consented to participate and were interviewed using semi-structured telephone interviews. The interviews were conducted 10 months after treatment termination. Data were transcribed and analysed using a Thematic Analysis framework.
resultsThe Thematic Analysis resulted in five overarching themes 1) The importance of being seen, 2) New ways of knowing and doing, 3) Treatment format not for everyone, 4) Changing attitudes towards mental health and help-seeking and 5) The healthcare system as a complex puzzle. Participants described varying levels of success in applying the new information learned from the treatment in their everyday lives. The results also indicate that participation in the ICBT program to some extent mitigated mental health stigma and acted as a precursor to other forms of treatment seeking.
conclusionsThe findings in the present study are largely in line with previous qualitative research studies on ICBT participants. Future research should investigate whether a more explicit focus on refugee-specific stressors and barriers to treatment engagement and implementation can increase adherence to ICBT programs in this population.
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