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Chronic conditions and multimorbidity among West African migrants in greater Barcelona, Spain. | LitMetric

AI Article Synopsis

  • The study focused on chronic conditions among West African migrants in Barcelona, aiming to examine their prevalence and associated risk factors, particularly in relation to how long they have lived in Spain.
  • Conducted with 436 African migrants as part of a hepatitis B screening program, the research found a 9.17% prevalence of HBV and 20.87% for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), indicating significant health concerns within the group.
  • Key risk factors identified included being male, living in Spain for over 5 years, and age (≥50 years), highlighting the need for targeted public health strategies to support migrant health and reduce strain on local health systems.

Article Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to report the prevalence and identify potential risk factors of chronic conditions among West African migrants living in the greater Barcelona area, Spain, and explore the relationship between years of residence in Spain and chronic disease burden.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 436 adult African migrants who participated in a community-based hepatitis B virus (HBV) screening and vaccination program (HBV-COMSAVA) in the greater Barcelona area from 21 November 2020 to 22 January 2022. Data were analyzed using standard descriptive statistics and bivariable and multivariable logistic regression.

Results: HBV, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and metabolic risk factors, and multimorbidity prevalence were 9.17, 20.87, and 4.13%, respectively. Being male or having been previously tested for HBV were associated with higher odds of HBV positivity. Associated risk factors for NCDs and metabolic risk factors included living in Spain for >5 years, being female, and being aged ≥50 years.

Conclusion: The high prevalence of chronic conditions in migrant populations supports a need for early detection strategies and tailored public health interventions that aim to reduce the disease burden imposed on migrants and on health systems in host countries.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10394694PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1142672DOI Listing

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