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ArticleWomen's health (London, England)

Dismissed and unheard: Arab immigrant women's experiences seeking pelvic pain care in Norway.

Miroslava Tokovska, Simen Christensen Grøgaard, Merete Kolberg Tennfjord

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Miroslava TokovskaDepartment of Health and Exercise, School of Health Sciences, Kristiania University of Applied Sciences, Oslo, Norway.ORCID 0000-0002-8279-3168
Simen Christensen GrøgaardDepartment of Pedagogy, Psychology and Law, School of Health Sciences, Kristiania University of Applied Sciences, Oslo, Norway.ORCID 0009-0008-2711-0337
Merete Kolberg TennfjordDepartment of Health and Exercise, School of Health Sciences, Kristiania University of Applied Sciences, Oslo, Norway.ORCID 0000-0001-5433-651X

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Abstract

objectiveImmigrant women face unique challenges accessing appropriate gynaecological health care. This study investigates how Arabic-speaking women perceive and respond to pelvic pain while navigating Norwegian health care.

methodsInterpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was employed to examine the lived experiences of nine Arab women through interviews conducted in Arabic, facilitating both in-depth individual case analysis and cross-case comparative examination.

resultsFour themes emerged: (1) Symptom Dismissal and Erosion of Trust in Healthcare; (2) Cultural Stereotyping and Communication Challenges; (3) The Intersection of Pain, Identity, and Daily Life; and (4) Navigating Healthcare Systems and Treatment. These themes reveal challenges in provider relationships, impacts on daily functioning, and complexities of cross-cultural health care experiences.

conclusionFindings highlight the need for improved cultural competency and better recognition of immigrant women's health concerns. Health care providers should consider cultural backgrounds and previous health care experiences when treating Arab immigrant women, ensuring more effective and culturally sensitive care delivery.

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ArabsEmigrants and ImmigrantsPatient Acceptance of Health CarePelvic PainAdultAfrica, NorthernCultural CompetencyCulturally Competent CareFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHumansInterviews as TopicMiddle AgedMiddle EastNorwayQualitative ResearchArab womenhealth care experiencesimmigrant healthNorwaypelvic pain

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