Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Diaz, Esperanza"
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How adolescent subjective health and satisfaction with weight and body shape are related to participation in sports.
Dyremyhr, Åse Eriksen; Diaz, Esperanza; Meland, Eivind (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014)Background. Physical exercise has positive effects on health. However, its associations with self-rated health and body image, which are important predictors for adolescents’ wellbeing and later morbidity, are complex. ... -
Matusikkerhet under den første fasen av koronapandemien blant innvandrere og for hele befolkningen i Norge
Diaz, Esperanza; Benavente, Pierina; Oliva-Arocas, Adriana (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Bakgrunn: Innvandrere utgjør 15 % av befolkningen, men representerer 30–40 % av positive tilfeller av covid-19 i Norge. Inngripende smitteverntiltak og nedstengning fører til nedgang i økonomien. Matusikkerhet oppstår i ... -
Migrants access to healthcare services within the European Union: a content analysis of policy documents in Ireland, Portugal and Spain
Ledoux, Celine; Pilot, Eva; Diaz, Esperanza; Krafft, Thomas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-06-15)Background The current migration flow into Europe is leading to a growing ethnically diverse population in many European countries. Now more than ever, those populations have different healthcare needs, languages, traditions, ... -
Migration health research in Norway: a scoping review
Laue, Johanna; Diaz, Esperanza; Eriksen, Linda; Risør, Torsten (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Aims: To provide an overview of published research on migration and health conducted in Norway and identify gaps in the research field. Methods: Applying a scoping review methodology, we searched Medline for articles on ... -
Multimorbidity among registered immigrants in Norway: the role of reason for migration and length of stay.
Diaz, Esperanza; Kumar, Bernadette. N; Gimeno-Feliu, Luis A.; Calderón-Larrañaga, Amaia (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-10-16)Objectives: International migration is rapidly increasing worldwide. However, the health status of migrants differs across groups. Information regarding health at arrival and subsequent periodic follow-up in the host country ... -
Multimorbidity and chronic diseases among undocumented migrants: evidence to contradict the myths
Gimeno-Feliu, Luis Andrés; Pastor-Sanz, Marta; Poblador-Plou, Beatriz; Calderón-Larrañaga, Amaia; Diaz, Esperanza; Prados-Torres, Alexandra (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background There is little verified information on the global health status of undocumented migrants (UMs). Our aim is to compare the prevalence of the main chronic diseases and of multimorbidity in undocumented migrants, ... -
Norwegian “dugnad” as a rhetorical device in public health communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. A qualitative study from immigrant’s perspectives
Herrero-Arias, Raquel; Vladimirovna Halbostad, Irina; Diaz, Esperanza (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Norwegian government appealed to the term “national dugnad” in the communication of containment measures as a call for collective action to fight the spread of infection. ... -
An observational study of immigrant mortality differences in Norway by reason for migration, length of stay and characteristics of sending countries
Syse, Astri; Dzamarija, Minja T.; Kumar, Bernadette. N; Diaz, Esperanza (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-04-17)Background: Knowledge of mortality differentials in immigrant groups depending on their reason for migration, length of stay in host countries and characteristics of sending countries may be beneficial for policy interventions ... -
Overuse or underuse? Use of healthcare services among irregular migrants in a north-eastern Spanish region
Gimeno-Feliu, Luis Andrés; Pastor-Sanz, Marta; Poblador-Plou, Beatriz; Calderón-Larrañaga, Amaia; Diaz, Esperanza; Prados-Torres, Alexandra (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background There is little verified information on global healthcare utilization by irregular migrants. Understanding how immigrants use healthcare services based on their needs is crucial to establish effective health ... -
Patterns of pharmaceutical use for immigrants to Spain and Norway: a comparative study of prescription databases in two European countries
Gimeno-Feliu, Luis A.; Calderón-Larrañaga, Amaia; Prados-Torres, Alexandra; Revilla-López, Concha; Diaz, Esperanza (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-02-24)Background: Although equity in health care is theoretically a cornerstone in Western societies, several studies show that services do not always provide equitable care for immigrants. Differences in pharmaceutical consumption ... -
Physician factors associated with medical errors in Norwegian primary care emergency services
Bratland, Svein Zander; Baste, Valborg; Steen, Knut; Diaz, Esperanza; Bondevik, Gunnar Tschudi (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the associations between characteristics of physicians working in primary care emergency units (PCEUs) and the outcome of assessments of the medical records. Design: Data ... -
Primary health care utilisation and morbidity among immigrant children compared to non-immigrant children: a population-based study in Norway
Fadnes, Lars Thore; Møen, Kathy Ainul; Diaz, Esperanza (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Objectives: Health status, disease spectrum and use of healthcare have been reported to vary across groups of migrants and according to the different phases of migration. However, most studies are conducted among adults. ... -
Primary healthcare usage and use of medications among immigrant children according to age of arrival to Norway: A population-based study
Fadnes, Lars Thore; Diaz, Esperanza (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Background: Morbidity, use of healthcare and medication use have been reported to vary across groups of migrants and according to the different phases of migration, but little is known about children with immigrant background. ... -
A qualitative study on the experiences of southern European immigrant parents navigating the Norwegian healthcare system
Herrero-Arias, Raquel; Diaz, Esperanza (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-01-21)Background Patients’ experiences with health providers and their diagnostic and treatment expectations are shaped by cultural health beliefs and previous experiences with healthcare services in home country. This study ... -
Strategies to improve research capacity across European general practice: The views of members of EGPRN and Wonca Europe
Huas, Caroline; Petek, Davorina; Diaz, Esperanza; Muñoz-Perez, Miquel A.; Torzsa, Péter; Collins, Claire (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Background: The effectiveness of any national healthcare system is highly correlated with the strength of primary care within that system. A strong research basis is essential for a firm and vibrant primary care system. ... -
Two interventions to treat pain disorders and post-traumatic symptoms among Syrian refugees: protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Hasha, Wegdan; Fadnes, Lars Thore; Igland, Jannicke; Vårdal, Rolf; Giusti, Line; Strømme, Elisabeth Marie; Haj Younes, Jasmin; Heltne, Unni Marie; Kumar, Bernadette Nirmal; Diaz, Esperanza (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: There is a high prevalence of pain and post-traumatic symptoms among refugees and feasible interventions to manage these are needed. However, knowledge about the effect of physiotherapy and psychological group ... -
Use of health care services among Syrian refugees migrating to Norway: a prospective longitudinal study
Haj-Younes, Jasmin; Strømme, Elisabeth Marie; Igland, Jannicke; Abildsnes, Eirik; Kumar, Bernadette; Hasha, Wegdan Hamed Nasser; Diaz, Esperanza (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Understanding the differential utilization of healthcare services is essential to address the public health challenges. Through the migration process, refugees move from one set of health risk factors to another ...