Samis in the city. A qualitative study of mental health and well-being among Samis in Stockholm
ABSTRACTIndigenous people globally suffer from poorer health than majority populations. For the Sami, the indigenous people living in the north of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia, physical health conditions seem to be comparable to the population in general, but there are concerns about mental he...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:70d7207532af499ebb4eb6dd6cdc81d4 2024-01-21T10:04:02+01:00 Samis in the city. A qualitative study of mental health and well-being among Samis in Stockholm G. Maria Sundvall Eva M. Eastwood Sofie Bäärnhielm 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2023.2246644 https://doaj.org/article/70d7207532af499ebb4eb6dd6cdc81d4 EN eng Taylor & Francis Group https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/22423982.2023.2246644 https://doaj.org/toc/2242-3982 doi:10.1080/22423982.2023.2246644 2242-3982 https://doaj.org/article/70d7207532af499ebb4eb6dd6cdc81d4 International Journal of Circumpolar Health, Vol 82, Iss 1 (2023) Indigenous people Sami mental health culture identity participatory research Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine RC955-962 article 2023 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1080/22423982.2023.2246644 2023-12-24T01:42:47Z ABSTRACTIndigenous people globally suffer from poorer health than majority populations. For the Sami, the indigenous people living in the north of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia, physical health conditions seem to be comparable to the population in general, but there are concerns about mental health. Studies have shown a higher risk of suicide, especially for young men active in traditional reindeer herding in the north. There is less knowledge about the mental health of Samis that have migrated to the cities. In this study, we interviewed 25 Samis, recruited through convenience sampling in the Stockholm area, about their perceptions of health and well-being, the importance of the Sami background and culture, their views of mental health services and the need of adapting them to Sami needs. Throughout the process, the researchers collaborated closely with the Stockholm Sami Association, in an approach of participatory research. The interviews were analysed with thematic analysis. For the participants, a secure Sami identity and being treated with respect for their identity was seen as essential for mental health and well-being. Informants’ emphasis on respect for their Sami identity and belonging can be seen as a call for restoration of basic human rights. Historical experiences, current harassments and political decisions affected their health. The informants wished caregivers to increase their knowledge of Sami history and traditions. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Circumpolar Health International Journal of Circumpolar Health sami sami Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Arctic Norway International Journal of Circumpolar Health 82 1 |
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ABSTRACTIndigenous people globally suffer from poorer health than majority populations. For the Sami, the indigenous people living in the north of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia, physical health conditions seem to be comparable to the population in general, but there are concerns about mental health. Studies have shown a higher risk of suicide, especially for young men active in traditional reindeer herding in the north. There is less knowledge about the mental health of Samis that have migrated to the cities. In this study, we interviewed 25 Samis, recruited through convenience sampling in the Stockholm area, about their perceptions of health and well-being, the importance of the Sami background and culture, their views of mental health services and the need of adapting them to Sami needs. Throughout the process, the researchers collaborated closely with the Stockholm Sami Association, in an approach of participatory research. The interviews were analysed with thematic analysis. For the participants, a secure Sami identity and being treated with respect for their identity was seen as essential for mental health and well-being. Informants’ emphasis on respect for their Sami identity and belonging can be seen as a call for restoration of basic human rights. Historical experiences, current harassments and political decisions affected their health. The informants wished caregivers to increase their knowledge of Sami history and traditions. |
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Samis in the city. A qualitative study of mental health and well-being among Samis in Stockholm |
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Samis in the city. A qualitative study of mental health and well-being among Samis in Stockholm |
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Samis in the city. A qualitative study of mental health and well-being among Samis in Stockholm |
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Samis in the city. A qualitative study of mental health and well-being among Samis in Stockholm |
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Samis in the city. A qualitative study of mental health and well-being among Samis in Stockholm |
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samis in the city. a qualitative study of mental health and well-being among samis in stockholm |
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