Publications by authors named "Ainhoa Rodriguez Garcia de Cortazar"
There are still few publications that analyse the effects on migrants or ethnic minorities of COVID-19 or of measures taken to curb this pandemic, although early studies point to a greater impact on black, asian and ethnic minority populations in the UK or on migrants in Mexico. In addition to barriers to access to information and health services, we consider it a priority to focus on their living conditions, particularly those in situations of vulnerability or social exclusion. People who are unemployed or with precarious jobs, without social benefits, in overcrowded conditions, may be more at risk of infection and not receiving adequate treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To analyse and understand vaccination hesitancy discourses, particularly those of people who have decided not to vaccinate their sons and daughters.
Methods: Qualitative study of five individual interviews and two focus groups with people who chose not to vaccinate their children in the province of Granada (Spain).
Results: Mothers and fathers manifest a system of health beliefs different to the biomedical paradigm.
Background: Psychological distress and lack of family support may explain the mental health problems that are consistently found in young unaccompanied refugees in Western countries. Given the strong relationship between poor mental health and alcohol misuse, this study investigated hospital admissions due to alcohol related disorders among accompanied and unaccompanied young refugees who settled in Sweden as teenagers.
Methods: The dataset used in this study was derived from a combination of different registers.
Our objective with this study was to analyze the opinions of a potentially socially marginalized group of Spanish Roma adolescents and young adults about noninjection drug use, HIV infection, and risky sexual behavior. Descriptive qualitative research was conducted through focus groups with Roma participants and semistructured interviews with professionals who work with them in areas such as education and health promotion. Results were triangulated by cross analysis among researchers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The article examines how adolescents and young people's views on recreational drug use influence their sexual practices and the risk of HIV infection, contrasting opinions from gypsy and non-gypsy populations.
- It highlights two main perspectives: one that sees moderate alcohol use as facilitating sexual encounters without increasing risk, while excessive drug use leads to risky behaviors like ignoring condom use.
- Recommendations include providing condoms in settings where drugs and alcohol are consumed, promoting condom use during sexual activities, and offering targeted education to improve safe sex negotiation skills among youth.