Stella Evangelidou
Biographic Data
| ID | 889159 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Stella Evangelidou |
| GIVEN NAMES | Stella |
| FAMILY NAME | Evangelidou |
| SIGNATURE | EVANGELIDOU S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Barcelona Institute for Global Health |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7107-3229 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Lived experiences of heat stress among migrant agricultural workers in Spain: A qualitative study
Background Agricultural workers face high heat stress risk due to environmental and working conditions. Migrant agricultural workers (MAW) are especially vulnerable due to additional structural factors including irregular migratory status and high economic needs. Our study explores the lived experiences of occupational heat stress among MAW and its impact on health. Methods An interpretive, qualitative design was employed. Through purposive sampl…
Migrants' and refugees’ experiences of healthcare access in Egypt: An exploratory qualitative study
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 …
Structural vulnerability and maternal health: Qualitative insights into the three delays faced by undocumented migrant women in Tunisia
Background Sub-Saharan African migrant women in North Africa encounter substantial barriers in accessing healthcare services; yet empirical evidence in this context remains scarce. In Tunisia, although existing policy frameworks endorse healthcare rights for migrants, undocumented women continue to experience significant barriers to care. This study explores the perceptions and experiences of pregnant and postpartum migrant women regarding matern…
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…
Estudio Cualitativo De Inequidades Estructurales en El Bienestar Emocional De Adolescentes Y Familiares en Cataluña
Las Adolescencias, La Salud Emocional Y Las Inequidades en Cataluña: Un Estudio De Fotovoz
Effectiveness of barber-facilitated “Doing What Matters in Times of Stress” intervention among urban literate youths in Western Kenya: A cluster randomised trial
Youth with mental health disorders are a growing concern in Kenya, yet services are inaccessible. “Doing What Matters in Times of Stress (DWM)” is a scalable self-help intervention that can be delivered by lay providers. However, its effectiveness in low-resource, non-humanitarian settings is unknown. We evaluated the effectiveness of barber-facilitated DWM intervention in reducing psychological distress, while improving functioning and resilienc…
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…
An innovative gamification tool to enhance intercultural competence and self-efficacy among healthcare professionals caring for vulnerable migrants and refugees
This pilot study provides evidence of the acceptability and effectiveness of an educational escape room in enhancing intercultural competence, self-efficacy, and knowledge. Further research with larger, more rigorous studies is recommended to confirm these findings and explore scalability
Health promotion strategies toward improved healthcare access for migrants and refugees in Europe: MyHealth recommendations
MyHealth European project (2017–2020) was committed to elaborate on models to engage vulnerable migrants and refugees (VMR) in their health through community involvement. Low healthcare access and poor quality of healthcare services for VMR is a common reality in many European countries. The purpose of the present study, as part of MyHealth project, was the development of an agenda for actions and consequent recommendations to tackle the issue. A…
Cross-Cultural Validation of the Barcelona Immigration Stress Scale
The concept of acculturative stress has been the subject of debate, resulting in contradictory arguments regarding its measurement. Many of the existing acculturative stress instruments have been developed for use with specific migrant groups. The objective of the current study is to revisit the psychometric properties of the Barcelona Immigration Stress Scale, an instrument aimed at measuring stress levels associated with the migration trajector…
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
Structural and Intercultural Factors to Health Outcomes and Healthcare Access among Migrant Women in Spain and Greece: A Grounded Theory Approach
Migrant women encounter specific health risks and challenges at host countries, as well as unequal access to social and health services. This qualitative study explores the health needs and factors that hamper access to and utilization of healthcare services as reported by migrant women recently arrived (<5 years) in Spain and Greece. Based on four focus-group discussions and seven individual interviews, our findings highlight the effect that str…
A Cross-Sectional Survey on Professionals to Assess Health Needs of Newly Arrived Migrants in Spain
Heightened conflicts and lack of safety due to reasons related to economic, social, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, political, or nationality matters have increased migratory movements during the last, few decades. Unfortunately, when migrants arrive in new territories, they can face many barriers. For example, in Spain, some migrants have difficulties in accessing health services. The main objective of this study was to describe, from the…
Racial/ethnic differences in general physical symptoms and medically unexplained physical symptoms: Investigating the role of education
Results from this study question existing stereotypical views of racial/ethnic differences in somatization and suggest that educational attainment does not significantly contribute to reported physical symptoms-with or without medical explanation. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)
Emociones y relaciones en tiempos de la Covid-19: Una Etnografía Digital en Tiempos De Crisis
La pandemia global de la COVID-19 y sus derivadas en la vida social, política y económica han intensificado algunas de las desigualdades y vulnerabilidades existentes, a la vez que han propiciado nuevas formas de vivir lo cotidiano, marcadas principalmente por el confinamiento. Nuestra investigación pretende analizar, desde el prisma de la antropología médica, los efectos emocionales y relacionales de la nueva situación y su evolución durante los…
The effects of exercise interventions on quality of life in clinical and healthy populations; a meta-analysis
The effects of exercise interventions on quality of life in clinical and healthy populations; a meta-analysis
Racial/ethnic differences in general physical symptoms and medically unexplained physical symptoms: Investigating the role of education
Results from this study question existing stereotypical views of racial/ethnic differences in somatization and suggest that educational attainment does not significantly contribute to reported physical symptoms-with or without medical explanation. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)
Emociones y relaciones en tiempos de la Covid-19: Una Etnografía Digital en Tiempos De Crisis
La pandemia global de la COVID-19 y sus derivadas en la vida social, política y económica han intensificado algunas de las desigualdades y vulnerabilidades existentes, a la vez que han propiciado nuevas formas de vivir lo cotidiano, marcadas principalmente por el confinamiento. Nuestra investigación pretende analizar, desde el prisma de la antropología médica, los efectos emocionales y relacionales de la nueva situación y su evolución durante los…
The effects of exercise interventions on quality of life in clinical and healthy populations; a meta-analysis
Racial/ethnic differences in general physical symptoms and medically unexplained physical symptoms: Investigating the role of education
Results from this study question existing stereotypical views of racial/ethnic differences in somatization and suggest that educational attainment does not significantly contribute to reported physical symptoms-with or without medical explanation. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)
Emociones y relaciones en tiempos de la Covid-19: Una Etnografía Digital en Tiempos De Crisis
La pandemia global de la COVID-19 y sus derivadas en la vida social, política y económica han intensificado algunas de las desigualdades y vulnerabilidades existentes, a la vez que han propiciado nuevas formas de vivir lo cotidiano, marcadas principalmente por el confinamiento. Nuestra investigación pretende analizar, desde el prisma de la antropología médica, los efectos emocionales y relacionales de la nueva situación y su evolución durante los…
A Cross-Sectional Survey on Professionals to Assess Health Needs of Newly Arrived Migrants in Spain
Heightened conflicts and lack of safety due to reasons related to economic, social, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, political, or nationality matters have increased migratory movements during the last, few decades. Unfortunately, when migrants arrive in new territories, they can face many barriers. For example, in Spain, some migrants have difficulties in accessing health services. The main objective of this study was to describe, from the…
Health promotion strategies toward improved healthcare access for migrants and refugees in Europe: MyHealth recommendations
MyHealth European project (2017–2020) was committed to elaborate on models to engage vulnerable migrants and refugees (VMR) in their health through community involvement. Low healthcare access and poor quality of healthcare services for VMR is a common reality in many European countries. The purpose of the present study, as part of MyHealth project, was the development of an agenda for actions and consequent recommendations to tackle the issue. A…
Cross-Cultural Validation of the Barcelona Immigration Stress Scale
The concept of acculturative stress has been the subject of debate, resulting in contradictory arguments regarding its measurement. Many of the existing acculturative stress instruments have been developed for use with specific migrant groups. The objective of the current study is to revisit the psychometric properties of the Barcelona Immigration Stress Scale, an instrument aimed at measuring stress levels associated with the migration trajector…
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
Structural and Intercultural Factors to Health Outcomes and Healthcare Access among Migrant Women in Spain and Greece: A Grounded Theory Approach
Migrant women encounter specific health risks and challenges at host countries, as well as unequal access to social and health services. This qualitative study explores the health needs and factors that hamper access to and utilization of healthcare services as reported by migrant women recently arrived (<5 years) in Spain and Greece. Based on four focus-group discussions and seven individual interviews, our findings highlight the effect that str…
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…
An innovative gamification tool to enhance intercultural competence and self-efficacy among healthcare professionals caring for vulnerable migrants and refugees
This pilot study provides evidence of the acceptability and effectiveness of an educational escape room in enhancing intercultural competence, self-efficacy, and knowledge. Further research with larger, more rigorous studies is recommended to confirm these findings and explore scalability
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…
Estudio Cualitativo De Inequidades Estructurales en El Bienestar Emocional De Adolescentes Y Familiares en Cataluña
Las Adolescencias, La Salud Emocional Y Las Inequidades en Cataluña: Un Estudio De Fotovoz
Effectiveness of barber-facilitated “Doing What Matters in Times of Stress” intervention among urban literate youths in Western Kenya: A cluster randomised trial
Youth with mental health disorders are a growing concern in Kenya, yet services are inaccessible. “Doing What Matters in Times of Stress (DWM)” is a scalable self-help intervention that can be delivered by lay providers. However, its effectiveness in low-resource, non-humanitarian settings is unknown. We evaluated the effectiveness of barber-facilitated DWM intervention in reducing psychological distress, while improving functioning and resilienc…
Lived experiences of heat stress among migrant agricultural workers in Spain: A qualitative study
Background Agricultural workers face high heat stress risk due to environmental and working conditions. Migrant agricultural workers (MAW) are especially vulnerable due to additional structural factors including irregular migratory status and high economic needs. Our study explores the lived experiences of occupational heat stress among MAW and its impact on health. Methods An interpretive, qualitative design was employed. Through purposive sampl…
Migrants' and refugees’ experiences of healthcare access in Egypt: An exploratory qualitative study
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 …
Structural vulnerability and maternal health: Qualitative insights into the three delays faced by undocumented migrant women in Tunisia
Background Sub-Saharan African migrant women in North Africa encounter substantial barriers in accessing healthcare services; yet empirical evidence in this context remains scarce. In Tunisia, although existing policy frameworks endorse healthcare rights for migrants, undocumented women continue to experience significant barriers to care. This study explores the perceptions and experiences of pregnant and postpartum migrant women regarding matern…
Medicine (12 works) · Health care (8 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (8 works) · Nursing (7 works) · Public health (7 works) · Political science (6 works) · Qualitative research (6 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works)