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Table 2 Presentation of themes and sub-themes

From: Access to Norwegian healthcare system – challenges for sub-Saharan African immigrants

Themes

Sub-themes

Difficulties before accessing the healthcare system

• Information accessibility

• Preference for doctors with an immigrant background

• Financial barrier

• Long waiting time

• Family and Job responsibility

Difficulties when in the healthcare system

• Comprehension/expression and language

• The “Black Elephant in the room”

• Dissatisfaction with healthcare providers