Miguel Fraga
Biographic Data
| ID | 4088833 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Miguel Fraga |
| GIVEN NAMES | Miguel |
| FAMILY NAME | Fraga |
| SIGNATURE | FRAGA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidad Autónoma de Baja California |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Prevalence and correlates of diabetes and metabolic syndrome in a rural indigenous community in Baja California, Mexico
The prevalence of Type 2 DM and MetS was high in this rural and indigenous population, and education was shown to play a critical role. These findings support the need for community-inclusive health-promoting interventions in rural communities
Drug-scene familiarity and exposure to gang violence among residents in a rural farming community in Baja California, Mexico
We examined drug-scene familiarity and exposure to gang violence among residents of a migrant farming community in rural Baja California, Mexico. In October 2010, 164 members of a single colonia (community) underwent an interviewer-administered survey to assess 'exposure to gang violence' and 'drug-scene familiarity', as well as other health indicators. Logistic regression was used to identify correlates of exposure to gang violence. Overall, 20%…
Prevalence of Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome in a Migrant Mixtec Population, Baja California, Mexico
Assessing Neuropsychological Performance in a Migrant Farm Working Colonia in Baja California, Mexico
Neuropsychological impairments (NPI) can lead to difficulties in daily functioning and ultimately contribute to poor health outcomes. However, evidence for the feasibility of NPI assessment in resource-limited settings using tests developed in high literacy/high education cultures is sparse. The main objectives were to: (1) determine the feasibility and appropriateness of conducting neuropsychological assessments among a migrant farm worker popul…
Latent Tuberculosis Infection in a Migrant Agricultural Community in Baja California, Mexico
The objectives were to estimate the prevalence and identify correlates of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among residents of a migrant agricultural community in San Quintín, Baja-California, Mexico. Residents completed a questionnaire and had their blood tested for LTBI using the QuantiFERON(®)-TB Gold In-Tube (QFT) assay. Among 133 participants, 39.8% (95% CI 31.5-48.7%) tested QFT-positive. Having crossed the U.S.-Mexican border since livi…
An exploration of contextual factors that influence HIV risk in female sex workers in Mexico
The present study examined the applicability of the Social Ecological Model for explaining condom use in a sample of female sex workers (FSWs) (N=435) participating in a behavioral intervention to increase condom use in Tijuana, Mexico. Using a multigroup path analysis, we compared women who work in bar settings (n=233) to those who worked on the street (n=202) with regard to an individual factor (self-efficacy), an interpersonal factor (client f…
Injection Drug Use as a Mediator Between Client-perpetrated Abuse and HIV Status Among Female Sex Workers in Two Mexico-US Border Cities
We examined relationships between client-perpetrated emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, injection drug use, and HIV-serostatus among 924 female sex workers (FSWs) in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez, two large Mexico-US border cities. We hypothesized that FSWs' injection drug use would mediate the relationship between client-perpetrated abuse and HIV-seropositivity. The prevalence of client-perpetrated emotional, physical, and sexual abuse in the pa…
Prevalence and Correlates of HIV Infection among Female Sex Workers in 2 Mexico–US Border Cities
BACKGROUND: We examined human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence and correlates among female sex workers (FSWs) in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez, 2 large cities on the Mexico-US border. METHODS: FSWs aged > or =18 years underwent interviews and testing for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Logistic regression identified factors associated with HIV infection. RESULTS: In 924 FSWs, the prevalence of HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis t…
Correlates of injection drug use among female sex workers in two Mexico–U.S. border cities
Injecting drug users’ experiences of policing practices in two Mexican–U.S. border cities
At the Borders, on the Edge
At the Borders, on the Edge
Historical trends in the production and consumption of illicit drugs in Mexico
An HIV-Prevention Intervention for Sex Workers in Tijuana, Mexico
Female sex workers (FSW) are at high risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, and putting their clients and other partners at risk for infection. There is considerable evidence that Social Cognitive Theory (SCT)–based interventions are effective in reducing high-risk sexual behavior among at-risk populations in the United States. However, no studies have been undertaken of such interventions with FSWs in Mexico, wh…
An HIV-Prevention Intervention for Sex Workers in Tijuana, Mexico
Female sex workers (FSW) are at high risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, and putting their clients and other partners at risk for infection. There is considerable evidence that Social Cognitive Theory (SCT)–based interventions are effective in reducing high-risk sexual behavior among at-risk populations in the United States. However, no studies have been undertaken of such interventions with FSWs in Mexico, wh…
Historical trends in the production and consumption of illicit drugs in Mexico
An HIV-Prevention Intervention for Sex Workers in Tijuana, Mexico
Female sex workers (FSW) are at high risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, and putting their clients and other partners at risk for infection. There is considerable evidence that Social Cognitive Theory (SCT)–based interventions are effective in reducing high-risk sexual behavior among at-risk populations in the United States. However, no studies have been undertaken of such interventions with FSWs in Mexico, wh…
Injecting drug users’ experiences of policing practices in two Mexican–U.S. border cities
At the Borders, on the Edge
At the Borders, on the Edge
Prevalence and Correlates of HIV Infection among Female Sex Workers in 2 Mexico–US Border Cities
BACKGROUND: We examined human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence and correlates among female sex workers (FSWs) in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez, 2 large cities on the Mexico-US border. METHODS: FSWs aged > or =18 years underwent interviews and testing for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Logistic regression identified factors associated with HIV infection. RESULTS: In 924 FSWs, the prevalence of HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis t…
Correlates of injection drug use among female sex workers in two Mexico–U.S. border cities
An exploration of contextual factors that influence HIV risk in female sex workers in Mexico
The present study examined the applicability of the Social Ecological Model for explaining condom use in a sample of female sex workers (FSWs) (N=435) participating in a behavioral intervention to increase condom use in Tijuana, Mexico. Using a multigroup path analysis, we compared women who work in bar settings (n=233) to those who worked on the street (n=202) with regard to an individual factor (self-efficacy), an interpersonal factor (client f…
Injection Drug Use as a Mediator Between Client-perpetrated Abuse and HIV Status Among Female Sex Workers in Two Mexico-US Border Cities
We examined relationships between client-perpetrated emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, injection drug use, and HIV-serostatus among 924 female sex workers (FSWs) in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez, two large Mexico-US border cities. We hypothesized that FSWs' injection drug use would mediate the relationship between client-perpetrated abuse and HIV-seropositivity. The prevalence of client-perpetrated emotional, physical, and sexual abuse in the pa…
Latent Tuberculosis Infection in a Migrant Agricultural Community in Baja California, Mexico
The objectives were to estimate the prevalence and identify correlates of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among residents of a migrant agricultural community in San Quintín, Baja-California, Mexico. Residents completed a questionnaire and had their blood tested for LTBI using the QuantiFERON(®)-TB Gold In-Tube (QFT) assay. Among 133 participants, 39.8% (95% CI 31.5-48.7%) tested QFT-positive. Having crossed the U.S.-Mexican border since livi…
Assessing Neuropsychological Performance in a Migrant Farm Working Colonia in Baja California, Mexico
Neuropsychological impairments (NPI) can lead to difficulties in daily functioning and ultimately contribute to poor health outcomes. However, evidence for the feasibility of NPI assessment in resource-limited settings using tests developed in high literacy/high education cultures is sparse. The main objectives were to: (1) determine the feasibility and appropriateness of conducting neuropsychological assessments among a migrant farm worker popul…
Drug-scene familiarity and exposure to gang violence among residents in a rural farming community in Baja California, Mexico
We examined drug-scene familiarity and exposure to gang violence among residents of a migrant farming community in rural Baja California, Mexico. In October 2010, 164 members of a single colonia (community) underwent an interviewer-administered survey to assess 'exposure to gang violence' and 'drug-scene familiarity', as well as other health indicators. Logistic regression was used to identify correlates of exposure to gang violence. Overall, 20%…
Prevalence of Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome in a Migrant Mixtec Population, Baja California, Mexico
Prevalence and correlates of diabetes and metabolic syndrome in a rural indigenous community in Baja California, Mexico
The prevalence of Type 2 DM and MetS was high in this rural and indigenous population, and education was shown to play a critical role. These findings support the need for community-inclusive health-promoting interventions in rural communities
Environmental health (14 works) · Medicine (14 works) · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (9 works) · Public health (8 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Demography (6 works) · Nursing (6 works) · Psychological intervention (6 works) · Family medicine (5 works) · Gerontology (5 works)