Namn: Rummage Isaac
Titel: PhD student
E-post: rummage.isaac@rkh.se
About Me
My name is Rummage Isaac. I hold a bachelor’s degree in law and a master’s degree in criminology. I am currently a PhD student at the Swedish Red Cross University and Uppsala University.
Research profile
My research focuses on the psychosocial health and wellbeing of sexual and gender minority forced migrants. It explores the intersectional challenges they face and examines their support needs during the resettlement process. The project also involves co-creating a peer support intervention together with the target population, informed by their insights, preferences and needs to inform the development of the intervention.
Publications
Gottvall M, Isaac R, Ainembabazi R, Péter-Szabó O, Carlsson T. 'We need a warm hug to remind us that we are loved': a qualitative study of psychosocial health and wellbeing among lesbian forced migrants. BMC Public Health. 2026;26(1):778. doi: 10.1186/s12889-026-26240-8.
Carlsson T, Isaac R, Ainembabazi R, Gottvall M. Pre-migration trauma and post-migration health burdens among sexuality and gender minority forced migrants: an exploratory qualitative study. Cult Health Sex. 2025 Feb 24:1-14. doi: 10.1080/13691058.2025.2468918. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39992212.
Gottvall M, Péter-Szabó O, Isaac R, Aav C, Norgren E, Carlsson T. Sexual and Gender Minority Migrants' Experiences of Health Service Access and Utilisation: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis. J Clin Nurs. 2025 Oct;34(10):4448-4461. doi: 10.1111/jocn.17683. Epub 2025 Feb 14. PMID: 39952788; PMCID: PMC12409289.
Gottvall M, Isaac R, Péter-Szabó O, Ainembabazi R, Carlsson T. Voices from the margins: A qualitative study exploring components influencing psychosocial health and wellbeing among gender minority forced migrants. Scand J Public Health. 2026 Mar;54(2):99-104. doi: 10.1177/14034948241301874. Epub 2024 Dec 10. PMID: 39658846; PMCID: PMC12936138.
Carlsson T, Isaac R, Ainembabazi R, Eldebo A, Yasin S, Gottvall M. Desiring support on a winding road with challenging intersections: Social and professional support for sexual minority forced migrant men. J Adv Nurs. 2025 Feb;81(2):897-908. doi: 10.1111/jan.16256. Epub 2024 May 29. PMID: 38808511; PMCID: PMC11730383.
Gottvall M, Isaac R, Ainembabazi R, Yasin S, Eldebo A, Carlsson T. 'Your heart is resting and pumping at the same time': Mental health impact of seeking asylum among sexual minority men. Scand J Public Health. 2025 Jun;53(4):400-405. doi: 10.1177/14034948241251553. Epub 2024 May 22. PMID: 38775312; PMCID: PMC12048737.
Gottvall M, Kissiti R, Ainembabazi R, Bergman H, Eldebo A, Isaac R, Yasin S, Jirwe M, Carlsson T. Mental health and societal challenges among forced migrants of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions: health professionals' descriptions and interpretations. Cult Health Sex. 2024 Aug;26(8):1088-1103. doi: 10.1080/13691058.2023.2298479. Epub 2024 Jan 22. PMID: 38250794.