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View article: Addressing health inequalities and barriers to access among adolescent migrants in Chile: a mixed methods study
Addressing health inequalities and barriers to access among adolescent migrants in Chile: a mixed methods study Open
Background The presence of adolescents in migration flows through Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) has increased in recent years. Adolescents are usually considered healthy due to their low mortality rates compared to the general populati…
View article: Unmet needs and new challenges in young women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights: a qualitative study in Chile’s Metropolitan Region
Unmet needs and new challenges in young women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights: a qualitative study in Chile’s Metropolitan Region Open
In Chile, despite important advances in access to contraception and a steady reduction in unplanned pregnancy, longstanding barriers for young people to access sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and rights - rooted in a conservative and …
View article: Mental health and the healthy immigrant effect in Chile: a comparative cross-sectional study with international migrants and locals
Mental health and the healthy immigrant effect in Chile: a comparative cross-sectional study with international migrants and locals Open
Introduction The question of whether international migrants appear to be in better health than the locals, and whether this “healthy immigrant effect” declines over time is a highly relevant one, especially with regards to mental health. B…
View article: Unmet supportive care needs of young women with breast cancer in Chile during follow-up stage after treatment: A qualitative study
Unmet supportive care needs of young women with breast cancer in Chile during follow-up stage after treatment: A qualitative study Open
Background Breast cancer is a significant public health issue, with a rising incidence in young women who have more aggressive tumors and a poorer prognosis. In 2022, breast cancer accounted for 20.8% of all cancers in women in Chile, high…
View article: Exploring the characteristics of cancer-centred civil society organisations in Chile: A qualitative study
Exploring the characteristics of cancer-centred civil society organisations in Chile: A qualitative study Open
Background In Chile, civil society organisations in health have been historically active in population health and specifically in cancer; they have had an important role in addressing patients’ and families’ necessities. Although they occu…
View article: Perceived barriers to reaching equity in effective access to diagnosis and treatment for women with breast cancer in Chile
Perceived barriers to reaching equity in effective access to diagnosis and treatment for women with breast cancer in Chile Open
Globally, it has been reported inequities in breast cancer effective access to health care. The objective of this study was to explore perceived inequities in access to effective diagnosis and treatment in women with breast cancer accordin…
View article: Determinants of COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 vaccine confidence in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review of qualitative evidence and thematic synthesis
Determinants of COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 vaccine confidence in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review of qualitative evidence and thematic synthesis Open
Persistent challenges to vaccine confidence were identified, rooted in colonial legacies and global health inequities, as well as limited intercultural approaches to building trust with regards to vaccines.
View article: Therapeutic trajectories of families with rare diseases in Chile from the perspectives of patients, carers, and healthcare workers: a qualitative study
Therapeutic trajectories of families with rare diseases in Chile from the perspectives of patients, carers, and healthcare workers: a qualitative study Open
Background Rare diseases are conditions that have a low prevalence in the population and a high disease burden and are often chronic and progressive. International evidence concerning the experience of people and families living with rare …
View article: Breast cancer diagnosis and staging in Chile: A non-randomized survey-based study to assess frequency and delays
Breast cancer diagnosis and staging in Chile: A non-randomized survey-based study to assess frequency and delays Open
Introduction Breast cancer progression involves physiological mechanisms such as metastasis. Delays in diagnosis and treatment increase the risk of mortality and are associated with barriers to healthcare access. In Chile, breast cancer is…
View article: Health conditions of migrant children and adolescents from Latin America and Caribe: A narrative review
Health conditions of migrant children and adolescents from Latin America and Caribe: A narrative review Open
The presence of children and adolescents in migratory flows is growing in Latin America and the Caribbean. Little is known about migration's effects on these groups' health. This article aims to investigate the evidence available on the ac…
View article: Recommendations for Implementing the INTERACT3 Care Bundle for Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Latin America: Results of a Delphi Method
Recommendations for Implementing the INTERACT3 Care Bundle for Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Latin America: Results of a Delphi Method Open
Introduction: The third Intensive Care Bundle with Blood Pressure Reduction in Acute Cerebral Hemorrhage Trial (INTERACT3) showed that the implementation of a care bundle improves outcomes after acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). We aim…
View article: Emergency preparedness and response sensitive of migrant populations in Chile: post-pandemic perspectives
Emergency preparedness and response sensitive of migrant populations in Chile: post-pandemic perspectives Open
On August 31, 2023, the Chilean government ended the health alert for COVID-19. This milestone invites us to reflect on lessons learned in emergency preparedness and response regarding migrant populations in the country. In this context, t…
View article: Recommendations for implementing the INTERACT3 care bundle for intracerebral hemorrhage in Latin America: a Delphi Study
Recommendations for implementing the INTERACT3 care bundle for intracerebral hemorrhage in Latin America: a Delphi Study Open
Background and aims The third Intensive Care Bundle with Blood Pressure Reduction in Acute Cerebral Hemorrhage Trial (INTERACT3) showed that the implementation of a care bundle improves outcomes after acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). …
View article: Barriers and facilitators to access sexual and reproductive health services among young migrants in Tarapacá, Chile: a qualitative study
Barriers and facilitators to access sexual and reproductive health services among young migrants in Tarapacá, Chile: a qualitative study Open
Background Chile has become a destination country for immigrants from Latin America, including youth. Guaranteeing access and use of sexual and reproductive health services for young migrants is crucial because of their overlapping experie…
View article: “Healthcare should be the same for everyone”: perceived inequities in therapeutic trajectories of adult patients with lung cancer in Chile, a qualitative study
“Healthcare should be the same for everyone”: perceived inequities in therapeutic trajectories of adult patients with lung cancer in Chile, a qualitative study Open
Background Globally, it has been reported that different social determinants of health affect health outcomes in lung cancer (LC). Research on the therapeutic trajectories of patients (TTP) is a novel field for identifying barriers and fac…
View article: Burns: Why give special attention to adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean from a primary health prevention perspective?
Burns: Why give special attention to adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean from a primary health prevention perspective? Open
The existing evidence on burns in the underage population has focused mainly on children under ten years, leaving behind the age group defined as "adolescents" by the World Health Organization. However, adolescents present their own charac…
View article: The social and health protection of migrants in Chile: qualitative analysis of civil society proposals for constitutional change
The social and health protection of migrants in Chile: qualitative analysis of civil society proposals for constitutional change Open
Background A sustained period of social, economic, and political unrest took place during October of 2019 in Chile. As an institutional solution, the “Agreement for Social Peace and the New Constitution” was signed. In this document, most …
View article: Perceived barriers and facilitators for adhering to COVID-19 preventive measures in Chile: a qualitative study in three large cities
Perceived barriers and facilitators for adhering to COVID-19 preventive measures in Chile: a qualitative study in three large cities Open
Background Globally, it has been reported that different social determinants of health -structural, sociodemographic, economic, living conditions and cultural factors- may affect opportunities to adhere to prevention measures against SARS-…
View article: Promoting the Participation of “Hard-to-Reach” Migrant Populations in Qualitative Public Health Research during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Chile
Promoting the Participation of “Hard-to-Reach” Migrant Populations in Qualitative Public Health Research during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Chile Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has further deepened socioeconomic and health inequities worldwide, especially among populations experiencing social vulnerability, such as international migrants. Sustained lockdowns and social distancing have raised…
View article: Access to health services for international migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study
Access to health services for international migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study Open
Objective: To explore the experience and perception of international migrants in Chile regarding access to health services during the pandemic. Method: Collective case study following the qualitative paradigm. Forty semi-structured intervi…
View article: Additional file 1 of The social and health protection of migrants in Chile: qualitative analysis of civil society proposals for constitutional change
Additional file 1 of The social and health protection of migrants in Chile: qualitative analysis of civil society proposals for constitutional change Open
Additional file 1.