Acculturation strategies and blood cortisol in colombian Migrants in Chile.

Background: migration is a worldwide phenomenon that is growing at an accelerated pace. When people who migrate come into contact with a new culture, they are immersed in a process called acculturation. In this process, people oscillate between maintaining their own culture or acquiring the culture and customs of the host country, resulting in the so-called acculturation strategies.

Cigarette and alcohol consumption among Colombian migrants and Chileans living in Northern and Central Chile.

Introduction: In Chile, the migrant population generally reports lower rates of cigarette and alcohol consumption. However, the migratory process and assimilation of behaviors after extended exposure to the host country could increase the consumption of these substances. The aim of this study was to compare cigarette and alcohol consumption among Colombian migrants and Chileans residing in Chile.

[Prevalence of anxious and depressive symptoms in Colombian migrants in Chile].

Background: Migratory processes may affect mental health. Data on the health status of migrants are necessary for an adequate public health approach.

Aim: To describe the prevalence of anxious and depressive symptoms in Colombian migrants living in Chile and to compare it with the Chilean population.