Exploring barriers to seeking support for Smell and Taste Disorders (SATDs) amongst minority communities in the UK

Exploring barriers to seeking support for Smell and Taste Disorders (SATDs) amongst minority communities in the UK | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 2 July 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Exploring barriers to seeking support for Smell and Taste Disorders (SATDs) amongst minority communities in the UK Authors : S Mathur 0009-0002-0259-8184 [email protected] , Erika Sims , Z Yeap , Helen Rhodes , Duncan Boak , and Carl Philpott 0000-0002-1125-3236 Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175147562.29666341/v1 285 views 169 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Objectives The aim of the study is to determine the challenges that need to be addressed to improve healthcare support for people from ethnic minority communities in the UK, with an additional focus on Smell and Taste Disorders (SATDs) thus also ensuring that future research includes a representative population. Design A qualitative study using semi-structured focus group discussions and interviews was undertaken, augmented by an online survey. Participants both with and without SATDs were included. Setting Interviews and Focus Group Discussions were conducted online using Microsoft Teams. Survey was conducted online through Microsoft Forms. Participants We conducted 7 focus group discussions and 2 interviews with a total of 15 participants; 13 female, 2 male; 9 with SATDs, 6 without. The survey received 89 responses; 52 female and 36 male; 82 with SATDs, 5 without, and 2 not sure. Main outcome measures The responses from the focus groups, interviews, and the survey were thematically coded on NVivo to identify the following: 1. Key challenges faced by minority communities in seeking and receiving support for SATDs 2. Strategies that they feel will help them seek and receive support for SATDs Results Five key challenges were identified: discrimination, cultural differences, communication barriers, other responsibilities, and unfamiliar systems; strategies to address these challenges are discussed. Conclusion The identified challenges and existing generic healthcare strategies were reviewed to create suggested strategies to improve SATD support and healthcare for people from ethnic minority communities in the UK. Supplementary Material File (anonymised main document.docx) Download 94.95 KB File (images.docx) Download 240.39 KB File (tables.docx) Download 63.41 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 02 July 2025 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Authors Affiliations S Mathur 0009-0002-0259-8184 [email protected] University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School View all articles by this author Erika Sims University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School View all articles by this author Z Yeap University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School View all articles by this author Helen Rhodes SmellTaste View all articles by this author Duncan Boak SmellTaste View all articles by this author Carl Philpott 0000-0002-1125-3236 University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 285 views 169 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation S Mathur, Erika Sims, Z Yeap, et al. Exploring barriers to seeking support for Smell and Taste Disorders (SATDs) amongst minority communities in the UK. Authorea . 02 July 2025. 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