The emerging issue of cognitive disorders and dementia among migrants
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DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.773
Abstract: Due to population aging, people with a migration background are (and will be) increasingly exposed to the burden of chronic, age-related diseases. Specifically, the occurrence of dementia and cognitive disorders in this population of individuals… read more here.
Keywords: emerging issue; cognitive disorders; disorders dementia; public health ... See more keywords
HIV outcomes among migrants from low-income and middle-income countries living in high-income countries: a review of recent evidence
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DOI: 10.1097/qco.0000000000000415
Abstract: Purpose of review Migrants living in high-income countries are disproportionately affected by HIV infection and frequently have characteristics associated with poor HIV clinical outcomes. HIV epidemiology among migrants is influenced by changes in migration patterns… read more here.
Keywords: high income; outcomes among; hiv outcomes; among migrants ... See more keywords
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among migrants in shelters in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-007202
Abstract: Introduction Migrants, especially those in temporary accommodations like camps and shelters, might be a vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic, but little is known about the impact of the pandemic in these settings in low-income… read more here.
Keywords: mexico; shelters tijuana; among migrants; pandemic among ... See more keywords
Usage of purchased self-tests for HIV infections among migrants living in the UK, France and the Netherlands: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2018-053583
Abstract: Objectives Self-tests are performed and interpreted autonomously by a person without involving a healthcare professional or a certified laboratory. To gain insight into the usage of purchased HIV self-tests (HIVST) among migrants living in high-income… read more here.
Keywords: france netherlands; hivst usage; among migrants; migrants living ... See more keywords
Learning from the COVID-19 pandemic among migrants: An innovative, system-level, interdisciplinary approach is needed to improve public health
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DOI: 10.1177/14034948211019795
Abstract: The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are amplified among socially vulnerable groups, including international migrants, in terms of both disease transmission and outcomes and the consequences of mitigation measures. Migrants are overrepresented in COVID-19 laboratory-confirmed… read more here.
Keywords: innovative system; level; among migrants; approach ... See more keywords
Stage of cancer diagnoses among migrants from the former Soviet Union in comparison to the German population – are diagnoses among migrants delayed?
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-018-5046-0
Abstract: BackgroundIn this study, we compared stage at diagnosis, standardized incidence ratio (SIR) and standardized mortality ratio (SMR) of most frequent cancer diagnoses between re-settlers (Aussiedler) from the former Soviet Union and the general population in… read more here.
Keywords: diagnoses among; cancer diagnoses; among migrants; cancer ... See more keywords
Double burden of malnutrition among migrants and refugees in developed countries: A mixed-methods systematic review
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273382
Abstract: Migrants and refugees living in high income countries (HICs) have an increased risk of developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) due to malnutrition at different stages over their life course. This systematic review aims to examine the… read more here.
Keywords: double burden; systematic review; malnutrition; among migrants ... See more keywords
Disease burden among migrants in Morocco in 2021: A cross‑sectional study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281129
Abstract: Background Morocco, traditionally an emigration country, has evolved into not only a transit country to Europe but also a country of residence for an increasing number of migrants, with 102,400 migrants in 2019. This is… read more here.
Keywords: hypertension; sectional study; cross sectional; among migrants ... See more keywords
The determinants of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among migrants from 109 countries residing in China: A cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1023900
Abstract: Background The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among foreign migrants in China and to explore the determinants of their vaccine uptake behavior. Methods From June to October 2021, we… read more here.
Keywords: odds vaccination; vaccination; vaccine uptake; uptake among ... See more keywords
Differences in health literacy domains among migrants and their descendants in Germany
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.988782
Abstract: Background Health literacy (HL) is considered to be an important precondition for health. HL research often identifies migrants as vulnerable for low HL. However, in-depth data on HL among migrants especially in its domains of… read more here.
Keywords: health; disease prevention; among migrants; migrants descendants ... See more keywords
Screening for Tuberculosis Infection among Migrants: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in the Italian Context
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DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12040631
Abstract: Background: Screening of tuberculosis infection (TBI) among migrants from high-incidence countries is a cornerstone of tuberculosis control in low-incidence countries. However, the optimal screening strategy has not been defined yet. Methods: A quasi-experimental study involving… read more here.
Keywords: among migrants; strategy; cost effectiveness; completion ... See more keywords