Sally Hargreave
Biographic Data
| ID | 1725028 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sally Hargreave |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sally |
| FAMILY NAME | Hargreave |
| SIGNATURE | HARGREAVE S |
| AFFILIATIONS | St George's, University of London |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2974-4348 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 18 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 20 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Infrastructural familiarity
International migrants remain an under-immunised group globally. Understanding expectations that national public health infrastructures pose upon newly arrived migrants is crucial for unpacking the challenges that migrants face when seeking vaccination. Building on the concept of infrastructural familiarity – the embedded knowledge required to navigate public health systems – and focusing on Russian-speaking migrants in the UK, in this article we…
Migrants' and refugees’ experiences of healthcare access in Egypt
In Egypt, migrants and refugees are formally entitled to access public healthcare services under the same conditions as Egyptian citizens. However, they continue to face barriers. This qualitative study explores migrants’ perceptions of healthcare access and service provision in Egypt. We conducted six focus group discussions with 23 migrant men and 25 women in vulnerable situations, grouped by sex and language, and 15 individual semi-structured …
The human cost of exploitation
The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) remains the most widely accepted metric in quantifying health burdens of disease states and risk factors globally. Studies have attempted to quantify the GBD associated with work-related exposures and conditions, but none have focused on migrant workers, who are known to experience higher risks of work-related injuries and deaths, and diverse forms of abuse and exploitation. Moreover, few studies have critically…
The burden, clinical outcomes and risk factors related to neglected tropical diseases and malaria in migrant populations in the Middle East and North Africa
Introduction This systematic review investigates the burden, clinical outcomes and risk factors of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and malaria in the Middle East and North African region, highlighting the urgency and scope of these health challenges. Methods We searched six databases for peer-reviewed literature and additional sources to capture grey literature in any language from 2000 to 28 August 2024. Studies were included if they provided…
Healthcare access among migrants in Morocco
INTRODUCTION: Morocco's position at the crossroads of Africa and Europe has made it a major transit and destination country for migrants. While migrants are entitled to free emergency and primary healthcare services, some challenges persist. This study aimed to explore the experiences of migrants in accessing healthcare services and to identify recommendations for improvement. METHODS: This multisite qualitative study was conducted across five ci…
Precarity, agency and trust
Background: Individuals living in initial asylum accommodation are at increased risk of vaccine-preventable disease, yet confidence in vaccination may be low in these settings. Our aim was to understand the influence of experiences within the UK asylum system on vaccine confidence and decision-making from a sociological perspective. Methods: In-depth semi-structured interviews were carried out on views and experiences around vaccination (09/2020-…
Associations of municipality-level income and racial segregation with individual-level tuberculosis treatment outcomes in Brazil
Background Residential segregation is considered a social determinant of health, but there is limited evidence of its impact on tuberculosis (TB). We investigated the associations between municipality-level income and racial segregation and TB treatment outcomes in Brazil. Methods We studied nationwide registries of new TB cases between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2019. TB treatment was dichotomised as unfavourable (ie, loss to follow-up, modi…
Patient preference and acceptability of self-sampling for cervical screening in colposcopy clinic attenders
Low vaginal self-sampling has been pioneered as an important development to improve uptake of cervical screening globally. Limited research is available in specific patient groups in the UK exploring views around self-sampling to detect high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) DNA. Therefore, we explored patient views to support development of a novel point-of-care self-sampling cervical cancer screening device, by undertaking a cross-sectional sem…
Navigating vaccination choices
The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted intersectionally marginalised migrants, revealing systemic disparities in health outcomes and vaccine uptake. Understanding the underlying social and structural factors influencing health behaviours is necessary to develop tailored interventions for migrants, but these factors have been seldom explored. This qualitative study aimed to explore contextual factors shaping COVID-19 vaccination decisio…
Co‐designing a theory‐informed, multicomponent intervention to increase vaccine uptake with Congolese migrants
INTRODUCTION: Disparities in the uptake of routine and COVID-19 vaccinations have been observed in migrant populations, and attributed to issues of mistrust, access and low vaccine confidence. Participatory research approaches and behaviour change theory hold the potential for developing tailored vaccination interventions that address these complex barriers in partnership with communities and should be explored further. METHODS: This study used a…
Risk of vaccine preventable diseases in UK migrants
Our findings suggest lower levels of seroprotection against measles in migrants living in Leicester, UK, with younger migrants and those from Europe and Central Asia more likely to lack seroprotection. A high proportion of surveyed migrants were unaware of their vaccination/disease history and self-reported vaccine/disease was a poor predictor of seroprotection against VPDs which is important for clinical decision-making regarding catch-up vaccin…
Multi-infection screening for migrant patients in UK primary care
Our results suggest that implementation of infectious disease screening in migrant populations is not comprehensively done in UK primary care. Primary health care professionals support the concept of innovative digital tools like Health Catch-UP! and that they could significantly improve disease detection and effective implementation of screening guidance but that they require robust testing and resourcing
Covid-19 vaccination coverage for half a million non-EU migrants and refugees in England
Despite evidence suggesting that some migrants are at risk of under-immunization and have experienced severe health inequities during the pandemic, data are limited on migrants’ COVID-19 vaccine coverage globally. Here we linked data from non-European Union migrants and resettled refugees to the national COVID-19 vaccination dataset in England. We estimated patterns in second and third dose delays and overdue doses between 12 December 2020 and 20…
Facilitating access to medicines and continuity of care for Ukrainian refugees
Aljadeeah S, Michielsen J, Ravinetto R, et al. Facilitating access to medicines and continuity of care for Ukrainian refugees: exceptional response or the promise of more inclusive healthcare for all migrants? BMJ Global Health . 2022;7(8): e010327
Strategies and action points to ensure equitable uptake of Covid-19 vaccinations
NIHR
It's a life you're playing with
This study provides new evidence of women's experiences of pregnancy in the UK in the context of increasingly restrictive health policies including charging and data sharing. Six recommendations are made to ensure the UK and other migrant receiving countries work towards reducing inequalities and achieving national and global targets for maternal and child health and universal health coverage
Covid-19
COVID-19 disproportionately affects vulnerable and marginalized populations such as ethnic minorities and migrant groups. In this perspective we review the complex interaction of the many factors driving these inequities and suggest several possible solutions to mitigate the negative impact of COVID-19 on these populations.
The UCL–Lancet Commission on Migration and Health
Linkage to Care Is Important and Necessary When Identifying Infections in Migrants
Migration is an important driver of population dynamics in Europe. Although migrants are generally healthy, subgroups of migrants are at increased risk of a range of infectious diseases. Early identification of infections is important as it prevents morbidity and mortality. However, identifying infections needs to be supported by appropriate systems to link individuals to specialist care where they can receive further diagnostic tests and clinica…
The trauma of ongoing conflict and displacement in Chechnya
The study demonstrates that the health needs of internally displaced in both locations are similarly high and equally unaddressed. The high levels of past confrontation with violence and ongoing exposure in both locations is likely to contribute to a further deterioration of the health status of internally displaced. As of March 2007, concerns remain about how the return process is being managed by the authorities
It's a life you're playing with
This study provides new evidence of women's experiences of pregnancy in the UK in the context of increasingly restrictive health policies including charging and data sharing. Six recommendations are made to ensure the UK and other migrant receiving countries work towards reducing inequalities and achieving national and global targets for maternal and child health and universal health coverage
Strategies and action points to ensure equitable uptake of Covid-19 vaccinations
NIHR
Associations of municipality-level income and racial segregation with individual-level tuberculosis treatment outcomes in Brazil
Background Residential segregation is considered a social determinant of health, but there is limited evidence of its impact on tuberculosis (TB). We investigated the associations between municipality-level income and racial segregation and TB treatment outcomes in Brazil. Methods We studied nationwide registries of new TB cases between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2019. TB treatment was dichotomised as unfavourable (ie, loss to follow-up, modi…
Covid-19 vaccination coverage for half a million non-EU migrants and refugees in England
Despite evidence suggesting that some migrants are at risk of under-immunization and have experienced severe health inequities during the pandemic, data are limited on migrants’ COVID-19 vaccine coverage globally. Here we linked data from non-European Union migrants and resettled refugees to the national COVID-19 vaccination dataset in England. We estimated patterns in second and third dose delays and overdue doses between 12 December 2020 and 20…
The trauma of ongoing conflict and displacement in Chechnya
The study demonstrates that the health needs of internally displaced in both locations are similarly high and equally unaddressed. The high levels of past confrontation with violence and ongoing exposure in both locations is likely to contribute to a further deterioration of the health status of internally displaced. As of March 2007, concerns remain about how the return process is being managed by the authorities
The UCL–Lancet Commission on Migration and Health
Linkage to Care Is Important and Necessary When Identifying Infections in Migrants
Migration is an important driver of population dynamics in Europe. Although migrants are generally healthy, subgroups of migrants are at increased risk of a range of infectious diseases. Early identification of infections is important as it prevents morbidity and mortality. However, identifying infections needs to be supported by appropriate systems to link individuals to specialist care where they can receive further diagnostic tests and clinica…
Covid-19
COVID-19 disproportionately affects vulnerable and marginalized populations such as ethnic minorities and migrant groups. In this perspective we review the complex interaction of the many factors driving these inequities and suggest several possible solutions to mitigate the negative impact of COVID-19 on these populations.
Strategies and action points to ensure equitable uptake of Covid-19 vaccinations
NIHR
It's a life you're playing with
This study provides new evidence of women's experiences of pregnancy in the UK in the context of increasingly restrictive health policies including charging and data sharing. Six recommendations are made to ensure the UK and other migrant receiving countries work towards reducing inequalities and achieving national and global targets for maternal and child health and universal health coverage
Facilitating access to medicines and continuity of care for Ukrainian refugees
Aljadeeah S, Michielsen J, Ravinetto R, et al. Facilitating access to medicines and continuity of care for Ukrainian refugees: exceptional response or the promise of more inclusive healthcare for all migrants? BMJ Global Health . 2022;7(8): e010327
Multi-infection screening for migrant patients in UK primary care
Our results suggest that implementation of infectious disease screening in migrant populations is not comprehensively done in UK primary care. Primary health care professionals support the concept of innovative digital tools like Health Catch-UP! and that they could significantly improve disease detection and effective implementation of screening guidance but that they require robust testing and resourcing
Covid-19 vaccination coverage for half a million non-EU migrants and refugees in England
Despite evidence suggesting that some migrants are at risk of under-immunization and have experienced severe health inequities during the pandemic, data are limited on migrants’ COVID-19 vaccine coverage globally. Here we linked data from non-European Union migrants and resettled refugees to the national COVID-19 vaccination dataset in England. We estimated patterns in second and third dose delays and overdue doses between 12 December 2020 and 20…
Patient preference and acceptability of self-sampling for cervical screening in colposcopy clinic attenders
Low vaginal self-sampling has been pioneered as an important development to improve uptake of cervical screening globally. Limited research is available in specific patient groups in the UK exploring views around self-sampling to detect high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) DNA. Therefore, we explored patient views to support development of a novel point-of-care self-sampling cervical cancer screening device, by undertaking a cross-sectional sem…
Navigating vaccination choices
The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted intersectionally marginalised migrants, revealing systemic disparities in health outcomes and vaccine uptake. Understanding the underlying social and structural factors influencing health behaviours is necessary to develop tailored interventions for migrants, but these factors have been seldom explored. This qualitative study aimed to explore contextual factors shaping COVID-19 vaccination decisio…
Co‐designing a theory‐informed, multicomponent intervention to increase vaccine uptake with Congolese migrants
INTRODUCTION: Disparities in the uptake of routine and COVID-19 vaccinations have been observed in migrant populations, and attributed to issues of mistrust, access and low vaccine confidence. Participatory research approaches and behaviour change theory hold the potential for developing tailored vaccination interventions that address these complex barriers in partnership with communities and should be explored further. METHODS: This study used a…
Risk of vaccine preventable diseases in UK migrants
Our findings suggest lower levels of seroprotection against measles in migrants living in Leicester, UK, with younger migrants and those from Europe and Central Asia more likely to lack seroprotection. A high proportion of surveyed migrants were unaware of their vaccination/disease history and self-reported vaccine/disease was a poor predictor of seroprotection against VPDs which is important for clinical decision-making regarding catch-up vaccin…
The burden, clinical outcomes and risk factors related to neglected tropical diseases and malaria in migrant populations in the Middle East and North Africa
Introduction This systematic review investigates the burden, clinical outcomes and risk factors of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and malaria in the Middle East and North African region, highlighting the urgency and scope of these health challenges. Methods We searched six databases for peer-reviewed literature and additional sources to capture grey literature in any language from 2000 to 28 August 2024. Studies were included if they provided…
Healthcare access among migrants in Morocco
INTRODUCTION: Morocco's position at the crossroads of Africa and Europe has made it a major transit and destination country for migrants. While migrants are entitled to free emergency and primary healthcare services, some challenges persist. This study aimed to explore the experiences of migrants in accessing healthcare services and to identify recommendations for improvement. METHODS: This multisite qualitative study was conducted across five ci…
Precarity, agency and trust
Background: Individuals living in initial asylum accommodation are at increased risk of vaccine-preventable disease, yet confidence in vaccination may be low in these settings. Our aim was to understand the influence of experiences within the UK asylum system on vaccine confidence and decision-making from a sociological perspective. Methods: In-depth semi-structured interviews were carried out on views and experiences around vaccination (09/2020-…
Associations of municipality-level income and racial segregation with individual-level tuberculosis treatment outcomes in Brazil
Background Residential segregation is considered a social determinant of health, but there is limited evidence of its impact on tuberculosis (TB). We investigated the associations between municipality-level income and racial segregation and TB treatment outcomes in Brazil. Methods We studied nationwide registries of new TB cases between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2019. TB treatment was dichotomised as unfavourable (ie, loss to follow-up, modi…
Infrastructural familiarity
International migrants remain an under-immunised group globally. Understanding expectations that national public health infrastructures pose upon newly arrived migrants is crucial for unpacking the challenges that migrants face when seeking vaccination. Building on the concept of infrastructural familiarity – the embedded knowledge required to navigate public health systems – and focusing on Russian-speaking migrants in the UK, in this article we…
Migrants' and refugees’ experiences of healthcare access in Egypt
In Egypt, migrants and refugees are formally entitled to access public healthcare services under the same conditions as Egyptian citizens. However, they continue to face barriers. This qualitative study explores migrants’ perceptions of healthcare access and service provision in Egypt. We conducted six focus group discussions with 23 migrant men and 25 women in vulnerable situations, grouped by sex and language, and 15 individual semi-structured …
The human cost of exploitation
The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) remains the most widely accepted metric in quantifying health burdens of disease states and risk factors globally. Studies have attempted to quantify the GBD associated with work-related exposures and conditions, but none have focused on migrant workers, who are known to experience higher risks of work-related injuries and deaths, and diverse forms of abuse and exploitation. Moreover, few studies have critically…
Migration, Health and Trauma (14 works) · Medicine (13 works) · Political science (9 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy (8 works) · Health care (7 works) · Qualitative research (7 works) · Refugee (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Nursing (5 works)