Ana Requena‐méndez
Biographic Data
| ID | 4440308 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ana Requena‐méndez |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ana |
| FAMILY NAME | Requena‐méndez |
| SIGNATURE | MÉNDEZ A R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Instituto de Salud Carlos III |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4422-241X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 12 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The burden, clinical outcomes and risk factors related to neglected tropical diseases and malaria in migrant populations in the Middle East and North Africa: A systematic review and meta-analyses
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: Perspectives of migrant communities, primary healthcare professionals and civil society actors
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…
Migrant Farmworkers' Acceptability of Health Services in Spain: Barriers and Facilitators Identified by Professionals
BACKGROUND: Seasonal migrant farmworkers (SMF) make up a significant part of Spain's agricultural labour force. Due to precarious labour conditions, housing insecurity and factors related to migration, SMF are at risk of specific health issues and occupational accidents. In addition, migrants in Spain face barriers when accessing healthcare services. This study explores factors that influence the acceptability of healthcare services among SMF in …
Accessibility of healthcare services for seasonal migrant farmworkers in Spain: Barriers and Facilitators Identified by Professionals
Introduction: In Europe, Spain has the highest percentage of migrants working in agriculture. Seasonal migrant farmworkers (SMFs) are a vulnerable group in the labor market as they often work in precarious situations that may impact their health. Although all migrants with municipality registrations, including those in irregular situations, should have access to healthcare according to Spanish law, some barriers limit access to care for migrants.…
Living labs for migrant health research: The challenge of cocreating research with migrant population and policy makers
The need for the public to take an active role in scientific research is becoming increasingly important, particularly in health-related research. However, the coexistence and alignment of scientific and citizen interests, needs, knowledge and timing is not straightforward, especially when involving migrant populations. To conduct impactful research, it becomes also essential to consider the perspectives of policymakers, thereby adding a layer of…
Community mental health for migrant women in Barcelona (“Self-Care Among Women”): Protocol for a mixed-methods process evaluation of a pilot psychological intervention
Migrant populations, especially women, are often more susceptible to poor mental health and they face healthcare access barriers. This study aims to develop and evaluate a community-based mental health intervention through a participative research process to promote mental health and prevent psychiatric disorders among migrant women in Barcelona city. The intervention is built upon two evidence-based guidelines: Group Problem Management Plus (Gro…
Estimating the prevalence of chronic infections among asymptomatic migrants: Results of a screening programme in Catalonia, Spain
Findings suggest a high burden of the studied infections, including parasitic infections, in the migrant population with variations within migrant groups based on areas of birth
Drug use and access to drug dependency services for vulnerable migrants who use drugs in the European Union: Consensus statements and recommendations from civil society experts in Europe
Policy action and increased collaboration are required by the EU as a whole and by individual EU member states, in addition to collaboration among healthcare providers and social welfare services, to increase access to healthcare services for migrants who use drugs
Multi-infection screening for migrant patients in UK primary care: Challenges and opportunities
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
Screening and routine diagnosis of mental disorders among migrants in primary care: A cross-sectional study
Mental health is a condition that may be overlooked in migrants at primary healthcare. Interventions at this level of care must be reinforced and adapted to the needs and circumstances of migrants to ensure equity in health services
Cost-effectiveness of different strategies for screening and treatment of Strongyloides stercoralis in migrants from endemic countries to the European Union
BACKGROUND: The best strategy for controlling morbidity due to imported strongyloidiasis in migrants is unclear. We evaluate the cost-effectiveness of six possible interventions. METHODS: We developed a stochastic Markov chain model. The target population was adult migrants from endemic countries to the European Union; the time horizon, a lifetime and the perspective, that of the health system. Average and incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (A…
Prevalence and determinants of type 2 diabetes among lean African migrants and non-migrants: The Rodam study
BACKGROUND: Exposure to adverse conditions earlier in life-course can predispose to type 2 diabetes in adulthood, irrespective of body mass index (BMI). However, the burden of type 2 diabetes in lean Africans is not well understood despite higher exposure to adverse early life conditions. Mirroring ongoing epidemiological transition, we assessed the burden and determinants of type 2 diabetes in a homogenous group of lean Ghanaians residing in rur…
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Prevalence and determinants of type 2 diabetes among lean African migrants and non-migrants: The Rodam study
BACKGROUND: Exposure to adverse conditions earlier in life-course can predispose to type 2 diabetes in adulthood, irrespective of body mass index (BMI). However, the burden of type 2 diabetes in lean Africans is not well understood despite higher exposure to adverse early life conditions. Mirroring ongoing epidemiological transition, we assessed the burden and determinants of type 2 diabetes in a homogenous group of lean Ghanaians residing in rur…
Cost-effectiveness of different strategies for screening and treatment of Strongyloides stercoralis in migrants from endemic countries to the European Union
BACKGROUND: The best strategy for controlling morbidity due to imported strongyloidiasis in migrants is unclear. We evaluate the cost-effectiveness of six possible interventions. METHODS: We developed a stochastic Markov chain model. The target population was adult migrants from endemic countries to the European Union; the time horizon, a lifetime and the perspective, that of the health system. Average and incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (A…
Drug use and access to drug dependency services for vulnerable migrants who use drugs in the European Union: Consensus statements and recommendations from civil society experts in Europe
Policy action and increased collaboration are required by the EU as a whole and by individual EU member states, in addition to collaboration among healthcare providers and social welfare services, to increase access to healthcare services for migrants who use drugs
Multi-infection screening for migrant patients in UK primary care: Challenges and opportunities
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
Screening and routine diagnosis of mental disorders among migrants in primary care: A cross-sectional study
Mental health is a condition that may be overlooked in migrants at primary healthcare. Interventions at this level of care must be reinforced and adapted to the needs and circumstances of migrants to ensure equity in health services
Living labs for migrant health research: The challenge of cocreating research with migrant population and policy makers
The need for the public to take an active role in scientific research is becoming increasingly important, particularly in health-related research. However, the coexistence and alignment of scientific and citizen interests, needs, knowledge and timing is not straightforward, especially when involving migrant populations. To conduct impactful research, it becomes also essential to consider the perspectives of policymakers, thereby adding a layer of…
Community mental health for migrant women in Barcelona (“Self-Care Among Women”): Protocol for a mixed-methods process evaluation of a pilot psychological intervention
Migrant populations, especially women, are often more susceptible to poor mental health and they face healthcare access barriers. This study aims to develop and evaluate a community-based mental health intervention through a participative research process to promote mental health and prevent psychiatric disorders among migrant women in Barcelona city. The intervention is built upon two evidence-based guidelines: Group Problem Management Plus (Gro…
Estimating the prevalence of chronic infections among asymptomatic migrants: Results of a screening programme in Catalonia, Spain
Findings suggest a high burden of the studied infections, including parasitic infections, in the migrant population with variations within migrant groups based on areas of birth
The burden, clinical outcomes and risk factors related to neglected tropical diseases and malaria in migrant populations in the Middle East and North Africa: A systematic review and meta-analyses
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: Perspectives of migrant communities, primary healthcare professionals and civil society actors
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…
Migrant Farmworkers' Acceptability of Health Services in Spain: Barriers and Facilitators Identified by Professionals
BACKGROUND: Seasonal migrant farmworkers (SMF) make up a significant part of Spain's agricultural labour force. Due to precarious labour conditions, housing insecurity and factors related to migration, SMF are at risk of specific health issues and occupational accidents. In addition, migrants in Spain face barriers when accessing healthcare services. This study explores factors that influence the acceptability of healthcare services among SMF in …
Accessibility of healthcare services for seasonal migrant farmworkers in Spain: Barriers and Facilitators Identified by Professionals
Introduction: In Europe, Spain has the highest percentage of migrants working in agriculture. Seasonal migrant farmworkers (SMFs) are a vulnerable group in the labor market as they often work in precarious situations that may impact their health. Although all migrants with municipality registrations, including those in irregular situations, should have access to healthcare according to Spanish law, some barriers limit access to care for migrants.…
Medicine (9 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (7 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Health care (5 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Business (3 works) · Demography (3 works) · Global Health Workforce Issues (3 works) · Health professionals (3 works)