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Title
Factors associated with Chagas screening among immigrants from an endemic country in Madrid, Spain
Author(s)
Romay-Barja, Maria ISCIII | Boquete Blanco, Maria Teresa ISCIII | Martinez, Obdulia ISCIII | Benito, Agustin ISCIII | Blasco-Hernandez, Teresa ISCIII
Date issued
2020-03-13
Citation
PLoS ONE 15(3): e0230120.
Language
Inglés
Abstract
Approximately 120,000 people live with Chagas disease in Europe, 43% of whom are living in Spain. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to improve outcomes for those living with Chagas, and also for the prevention of ongoing transmission. The decision to be tested for Chagas is affected by a range of factors. Studies have highlighted the need to consider the wider social determinants of healthcare seeking behaviour related to Chagas. In Madrid, 44% of Bolivians undergo Chagas screening, which is a higher rate than other European regions, but studies concerning the factors which determine testing have not been performed. This study aimed to assess, for a first time, the factors associated with screening for Chagas among Bolivians living in Madrid trying to help in developing strategies and health recommendations.
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