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Although parents wish to support their children, they encounter cultural barriers that hinder help\u2011seeking and treatment engagement.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Fifteen qualitative interviews with parents with refugee backgrounds from East and West Africa were conducted and analyzed using thematic analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Findings reveal trust barriers, including communication challenges, fear of child welfare services (CWS), limited parental involvement, unfamiliarity with Norwegian parenting norms, and lack of cultural sensitivity among health care professionals, all of which reduces parents\u2019 confidence in services and hinder effective treatment and follow-up.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Health care professionals should prioritize culturally responsive care to promote equitable mental health care for refugee families. 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