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Access to Health Care for Migrants Along the Mexico-United States Border: Applying a Framework to Assess Barriers to Care in Mexico
(2022-07-14)Migrants in Mexico are entitled to care at all levels, independently of their migration status. However, previous studies show that access to care is difficult for this population. As the movement of in-transit migrants ... -
Addressing the needs of refugees and migrants: an inclusive approach to Universal Health Coverage
(2023-03-01)Safeguarding the health of refugees and migrants is a vital part of achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, “to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”, including Universal Health Coverage ... -
Association between Disability and Unmet Food Needs in the Venezuelan Migrant and Refugee Population: Analysis of a Population-Based Survey, 2022
(2023-03-29)In Peru, Venezuelan migrants and refugees have been exposed to food shortages before their emigration. This problem could have worse outcomes in vulnerable populations (such as people with disabilities); however, the ... -
Association between time of residence and self-perception of distress, interpersonal relationships, and social role in Venezuelan immigrants in Lima, Peru 2018–19: mixed-methods study
(2022-06-01)Immigrants arriving in a new country face changes that affect their social, employment, and migratory status. We carried out a mixed-methods study in the rapidly growing Venezuelan immigrant population in Lima, Peru. The ... -
A binational analysis of infant mortality among crisis-driven diasporas and those who remain: a population-based study in Colombia and Venezuela
(2022-08-16)The objective of the study was to assess the health cost (or benefit) of crisis-driven migration by focusing on the infant mortality rate (IMR) of the Colombian diaspora in Venezuela and the Venezuelan diaspora in Colombia. ... -
Challenges in access to health for migrants transiting the Darien region. Health service needs and gaps on the border between Colombia and Panama
(2024-09-24)The Darien region, a vast jungle territory that straddles the border between Colombia and Panama, has historically been one of the most difficult areas in Latin America to traverse. Characterized by rugged terrain and dense ... -
Characterization of an outbreak of malaria in a non-endemic zone on the coastal region of Ecuador
(2021-05-31)Malaria is a vector-borne disease widely distributed in the Amazon region and the coastal area of northern Ecuador. Its epidemiology involves related factors such as human settlements, vector reproduction sites, mobility, ... -
A characterization of cross-border use of health services in a transborder population at the Mexico-Guatemala border, September-November 2021
(2023-02-22)Cross-border use of health services is an important aspect of life in border regions. Little is known about the cross-border use of health services in neighboring low- and middle-income countries. Understanding use of ... -
A comparative analysis of health status of international migrants and local population in Chile: a population-based, cross-sectional analysis from a social determinants of health perspective
(2022-07-12)International migrants had lower unadjusted prevalence of all health indicators compared to Chileans. That is, unadjusted analysis revealed an apparent HME in all health outcomes. Age, unemployment, and health care system ... -
A comparative analysis of health status of international migrants and local population in Chile: a population-based, cross-sectional analysis from a social determinants of health perspective
(2022-07-12)We analyzed data from the Chilean National Socioeconomic Characterization Survey (CASEN, version 2017). Unadjusted prevalence of health status indicators such as negative self-perceived health, chronic morbidity, disability, ... -
COVID-19 as a tipping point for Latin America’s sustainable development goals: the case of Venezuelan migrants in Colombia
(2020)Colombia has been a global leader in its embrace and implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In recent years, Colombia has advanced its peace initiatives with armed actors, leading to partial resolution ... -
COVID-19 in the Americas: Who’s Looking After Refugees and Migrants?
(2020-06)Several characteristics of refugee and migrant populations make them susceptible to acquire COVID-19. To fully understand the impact of COVID-19 on refugees and migrants in the Americas, it is important to consider the ... -
The covid-19 pandemic and international mobility in Brazil: challenges for the health and social protection of international migrants in times of uncertainty
(2023-08-14)The relationship between health and migration was severely affected during the covid-19 pandemic. This article discusses the literature on health and migration, including the deteriorating levels of social and economic ... -
Cultural Stress And Mental Health Among Venezuelan Migrants: Cross-National Evidence From 2017 To 2024
(2024-10-04)Since 2015, ~ 8 million Venezuelans have fled what was once Latin America’s most prosperous nation, with many relocating to nearby Colombia and others migrating to the United States (U.S.). Emerging research suggests that ... -
Effects of migration rates and vaccination on the spread of yellow fever in Latin American communities
(2023-06-01)To assess how relevant the flow of people between communities is, compared to vaccination and type of vector, on the spread and potential outbreaks of yellow fever in a disease-free host community. Methods. Using a ... -
Effects of Political Instability in Venezuela on Malaria Resurgence at Ecuador–Peru Border, 2018
(2019)Mass migration from Venezuela has increased malaria resurgence risk across South America. During 2018, migrants from Venezuela constituted 96% of imported malaria cases along the Ecuador–Peru border. Plasmodium vivax ... -
Ensuring the integration of refugees and migrants in immunization policies, planning and service delivery globally
(2022-07-12)The third report of the Global Evidence review on Health and Migration (GEHM) series “Ensuring the integration of refugees and migrants in immunization policies, planning and service delivery globally” provides an overview ... -
Exploring the impact of Ecuador’s policies on the right to health of Venezuelan migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review
(2023-08-12)Venezuela's ongoing economic and political crisis has forced >6 million people to emigrate from the country since 2014. In the Andean region, Ecuador is one of the main host countries for Venezuelan migrants and refugees. ... -
Factors associated with not receiving the primary series and booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine among Venezuelan migrants in Peru: A population-based cross-sectional study
(2023-03-09)This was a cross-sectional study based on secondary data analysis of the 2022 Venezuelan Population Residing in Peru Survey. Our population included Venezuelan migrants and refugees over 18 years old living in Peru with ... -
Food Insecurity and Mental Health among Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees Living in Peru: Secondary Data Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Survey
(2023-07-11)The objective of this study was to analyze the association between food insecurity and mental health in Venezuelan migrants and refugees residing in Peru using data from the Survey Directed at the Venezuelan Population ...