Psychosocial support for Arabic-speaking refugees residing in Switzerland (Sui app): A mixed-methods randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Refugees' quality of life (QOL) is significantly impacted by the challenging post-migration context. Digital mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services offer scalable, culturally adaptable solutions. This study evaluates the Sui app, co-developed with Arabic-speaking refugees in Switzerland to address barriers to mental healthcare and promote psychosocial well-being.

Methods

A mixed-methods randomised controlled trial assessed the app's impact on QOL and mental health outcomes among Arabic-speaking refugees. Participants were randomised (2:2:1) into app-only (Sui, n = 68), app with peer support (Sui+, n = 68), or waitlist (WL, n = 34). The primary outcome was QOL (WHOQOL-BREF), secondary outcomes included mental health indicator

SUBMITTER: Stoeckli RT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12720314 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature