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SynthesisJournal of advanced nursing2023

Post-migration psychosocial experiences and challenges amongst LGBTQ+ forced migrants: A meta-synthesis of qualitative reports.

Maria Gottvall, Calle Brunell, Anna Eldebo, Frida Johansson Metso, Maria Jirwe, Tommy Carlsson

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Synthesis in Journal of advanced nursing, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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13citing papers in PubMed, 2 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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13 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 29 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Maria GottvallDepartment of Health Sciences, The Swedish Red Cross University, Huddinge, Sweden.
Calle BrunellDepartment of Health Sciences, The Swedish Red Cross University, Huddinge, Sweden.
Anna EldeboDepartment of Health Sciences, The Swedish Red Cross University, Huddinge, Sweden.
Frida Johansson MetsoDepartment of Health Sciences, The Swedish Red Cross University, Huddinge, Sweden.
Maria JirweDepartment of Health Sciences, The Swedish Red Cross University, Huddinge, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4570-4047
Tommy CarlssonDepartment of Health Sciences, The Swedish Red Cross University, Huddinge, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4141-8692
Röda Korsets Högskola · SEUppsala University · SE

Funding

Forte GD-2021/0028
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsSynthesize qualitative research to illuminate the post-migration psychosocial experiences amongst LGBTQ+ forced migrants.

designMeta-synthesis of qualitative reports. DATA SOURCES: Systematic searches in seven databases and manual screenings were performed in July 2021 (21,049 entries screened in total). The final sample included 29 English-language reports containing empirical qualitative findings about post-migration experiences and published 10 years prior to the searches, based on migrants as the primary source. REVIEW

methodsMethodological quality was appraised using the CASP and JBI checklists. Through a collaborative process involving nurse-midwife researchers and experienced clinical professionals, reports were analysed with a two-stage qualitative meta-synthesis including an inductive qualitative content analysis.

resultsThe methodological quality was high and the reports included 636 participants in total. Two themes were identified through the meta-synthesis. The first theme illustrates the psychological distress and numerous challenges and stressors forced migrants face after arrival, including challenges encountered as an LGBTQ+ forced migrant, psychological reactions and manifestations, and practical issues related to resettlement and living conditions. The second theme highlights the resilience and strength they find through various internal processes and external resources, including resilience and strengthening resources, identity formation and establishing and maintaining social relationships.

conclusionAfter arrival in the host country, forced migrants identifying as LGBTQ+ face numerous societal and personal challenges whilst being at risk of experiencing significant psychological distress. These migrants utilize a wide range of resources that may strengthen their resilience. Peer support stands out as a highly appreciated and promising resource that needs further attention in experimental research. IMPACT: Forced migrants identifying as LGBTQ+ need access to adequate and sufficient support. The findings emphasize several strength-building resources that may inform nurses, midwives, researchers and other professionals when providing psychosocial support for these persons. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patient or public contribution.

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Sexual and Gender MinoritiesTransients and MigrantsFemaleHumansMidwiferyPregnancyQualitative Researchforced migrantslesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+)meta-synthesispsychosocial healthpsychosocial support systemspublic health nursingrefugeesreviewsexual and gender minoritiessexual health

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PMID36320151
PMCPMC10092230
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