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ArticlePatient preference and adherence2025

Experiences and Perspectives of Medication Information and Use Among Arabic-Speaking Migrant Women in Sweden: A Multistage Focus Group Study.

Ahmed Al Musawi, Malin Axelsson, Tommy Eriksson, Margareta Rämgård

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Ahmed Al MusawiDepartment of Biomedical Science and Biofilm - Research Centre for Biointerfaces, Malmö University, Malmö, Skåne, Sweden.ORCID 0009-0005-9526-4109
Malin AxelssonDepartment of Care Science, Malmö University, Malmö, Skåne, Sweden.ORCID 0000-0001-5493-8334
Tommy ErikssonDepartment of Biomedical Science and Biofilm - Research Centre for Biointerfaces, Malmö University, Malmö, Skåne, Sweden.
Margareta RämgårdDepartment of Care Science, Malmö University, Malmö, Skåne, Sweden.

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Purpose: Medication non-adherence is a global public health issue influenced by various factors, including the quality and comprehensiveness of medication information provided to patients. Migrants, particularly women, face unique healthcare and societal challenges in their new home countries. This study aims to explore Arabic-speaking migrant women's experiences and perspectives on medication information and use. Methods: This study was part of the Equal Health program, a health promotion initiative established in socially vulnerable areas to address health inequities. Arabic-speaking women aged 40-80 years with chronic illnesses participated in multistage focus group sessions exploring their experiences with medication information from healthcare, medication use, and perspectives on necessary improvements in medication information at hospital discharge. The sessions were conducted in Arabic, audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and translated into Swedish for analysis. Data were analyzed using Braun and Clark's six-phase reflexive thematic analysis. Results: Four multistage focus group sessions with 15 participants were conducted. The analysis generated three themes: Conclusion: This study highlights inadequate medication information provision to Arabic-speaking migrant women, which may impact medication use and pose patient safety risks. Although the adherence patterns of the study subjects resembled those of the general population, unique barriers require additional healthcare support. This study can inform healthcare practices and establish a foundation for further research on medication information and use in this group, including comparisons with native-born individuals.

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health equityhealth perceptionmedication adherencemigrant healthvulnerable population

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