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[Initial assessment of immigrant patients in primary care].

Authors :
González Martínez MÁ
Castaño Suero MJ
Guerrero Muñoz M
Francisco Rossetti A
Sequeira Aymar E
Roca Saumell C
Source :
Atencion primaria [Aten Primaria] 2024 Jul; Vol. 56 (7), pp. 102896. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Feb 27.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The clinical interview of immigrant patients requires cultural competence to ensure good understanding and correct communication, in addition to collecting specific information that differs from that of native patients, such as origin and migratory route or cultural identity. Screening for latent tuberculosis infection is recommended in certain cases and screening for other infections, both cosmopolitan with a higher prevalence in migrants (HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C) and imported (Chagas, intestinal parasites, strongyloidiasis, schistosomiasis), depending on origin. It is essential to check the vaccination status and complete the vaccination schedule, adapting it to the current calendar, prioritizing vaccines such as measles, rubella and poliomyelitis. We propose preventive activities to be carried out when traveling to countries of origin, due to their special characteristics and risks: general advice, exploring the risk of malaria, assessing specific vaccinations, advice regarding sexually transmitted infections and special considerations if they have chronic diseases; and addressing, if appropriate, the risks of female genital mutilation.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Publicado por Elsevier España S.L.U. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
1578-1275
Volume :
56
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Atencion primaria
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38417201
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aprim.2024.102896