Hospitalisation among immigrants in Italy

Cacciani, Laura; Baglìo, Giovanni; Rossi, Lorenza; Materia, Enrico; Marceca, Maurizio; Geraci, Salvatore; Spinelli, Angela; Osborn, John; Guasticchi, Gabriella

doi:10.1186/1742-7622-3-4

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“…The prevalence of pregnancy, childbirth & puerperium in FCLICs in our study was 31%, similar to an Italian study (28.3%) [8]. In our study, injury and poisoning was responsible for 8.5%, less than the 12.6% of discharges from hospitals in Italian studies [8,9]. Discharge for digestive problems in our study was 11.5%, slightly more than in Spanish (9.1%) [17] and Italian studies (9.5%) [8].…”

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confidence: 91%

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Hospital admissions in Alicante (Spain): a comparative analysis of foreign citizens from high-income countries, immigrants from low-income countries, and Spanish citizens

Ramos

Navarrete-Muñoz

Pinargote

et al. 2013

BMC Health Serv Res

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BackgroundOver the last decade, the number of foreign citizens (FCs) in Spain has increased. There is no doubt that their health has become a relevant subject from the point of view of public healthcare. Our study aimed to describe hospital admission rates, diagnoses at hospital discharge, and mortality during hospital admissions in FCs from high-income countries (FCHICs), FCs from low-income countries (FCLICs), and autochthonous citizens (ACs).MethodsA cross-sectional study was performed at two public hospitals in the city of Alicante (Spain) and its surrounding area. Utilization rates were estimated. Multivariate analysis adjusting for age and sex was performed on hospital admission rates, diagnoses at hospital discharge, service of admission, and mortality during hospital admission in FCHICs and FCLICs compared with ACs (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] with 95% confidence intervals [CI]).Results42,839 patients ≥15 years were discharged from the hospitals. The utilization rate was lower in FCs than ACs, whose crude rate ratio was 0.676 (95% CI: 0.656-0.696). FCHICs had more risk of being diagnosed at discharge in the categories of the circulatory system (AOR: 1.55; 95% CI: 1.35-1.77), neoplasms (AOR: 1.21; 95% CI: 1.03-1.42), and injury and poisoning (AOR: 1.33; 95% CI: 1.11-1.58). FCLICs had more risk of being diagnosed in the categories of pregnancy, childbirth & puerperium (AOR: 1.33; 95% CI: 1.29-1.59), and injury and poisoning (AOR: 1.19; 95% CI: 1.03-1.36), and less risk in the mental disorder category (AOR: 0.32; 95% CI: 0.22-0.45). The length of hospitalization (in days) was lower in FCLICs (median: 3; IQR: 2–6) than both ACs (median: 4; IQR: 2–8) and FCHICs (median: 4; IQR: 2–8) (p < 0.001). The mortality rates on admission of ACs, FCHICs, and FCLICs were 4.2%, 3.3%, and 1.3%, respectively, but after adjusting for age and sex, the mortality rate risks were similar in FCHICs and FCLICs.ConclusionFirst, FCs utilized hospitalization less when compared with ACs. Second, the hospitalization profile for FCHICs was similar to ACs, with more problems in the circulatory system, and the hospitalization profile for FCLICs was different compared with ACs, with more admissions for pregnancy, childbirth & puerperium.

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“…As such, Cacciani et al [8] said the greater vulnerability to injuries might be related to poor living and working conditions. Surveys of occupational injuries conducted in Spain [27] and Italy [28] have suggested a higher risk of injuries for immigrants.…”

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Hospital admissions in Alicante (Spain): a comparative analysis of foreign citizens from high-income countries, immigrants from low-income countries, and Spanish citizens

Ramos

Navarrete-Muñoz

Pinargote

et al. 2013

BMC Health Serv Res

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“…Cacciani, Baglio, and Rossi (2006) indicate that the rates both work accidents and disabilities generated by them are higher in immigrant workers than in native ones [ 46 ]. However, only 15 Chinese immigrants reported an accident in the last 12 months.…”

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“Work Like a Chinese”: Aspirations, Patterns of Work, and Working Conditions of the Chinese Immigrant Community in Southern Spain

Badanta

Caballero

Fernández‐García

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Expanding businesses was the main reason for the immigration of Chinese people in Spain, which consists the fifth largest nationality of immigrants in this country. Nevertheless, few studies have been carried out to understand the working conditions of this population. Using an ethnographic design, this study examined the work patterns and working conditions among Chinese immigrants living in southern Spain and how these factors affected their health. Observing participants, field notes, and semi-structured interviews with question script were conducted with 133 Chinese immigrants. Five main themes were defined: “Economic improvement as a migratory reason”, “Conception to Work”, “Labor Sector”, “Work conditions”, and “Occupational health”. Our results showed that Chinese immigrants worked in the provision of services, with long working hours and little rest. Although they had low rates of unemployment, the working conditions had an important impact on their dietary patterns and their family life. Ergonomic and psychosocial risks also explained high rates of musculoskeletal problems and stress. In conclusion, Chinese immigrants living in southern Spain work actively in the service sector of the economy, but with many work hours. These characteristics seem to impact their health at a physical, psychological, and social level.

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“…Si bien los inmigrantes de sexo masculino tuvieron un riesgo significativamente inferior de in-greso en el hospital que los españoles promedio, las mujeres inmigrantes fueron admitidas con más frecuencia que los españoles. Con respecto a las consultas ginecológica y obstétrica el riesgo de ingreso hospitalario, fue similar tanto para inmigrantes y españoles (29). Esta problemática aplicada a la realidad colombiana se asimila al paciente vinculado que no tiene afiliación al sistema y que debe ser tratado por la institución en salud como lo indica el decreto 806 de 1998, mencionado en este mismo texto.…”

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Atención de urgencias en Cartagena, Colombia

Marrugo

2017

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<p>Objetivo. Analizar las características de la atención de urgencias en la ciudad de Cartagena, tomando como parámetro inicial los factores revisados de manera documental en diferentes fuentes, de las cuales sobresale la encuesta nacional de salud pública versión 2007 y datos obtenidos a nivel internacional. Métodos. Estudio descriptivo consistente en una búsqueda documental y estadística de cifras y conceptos relacionados de diferentes autores y organizaciones relacionadas con la atención y observación de la atención sanitaria, con especial énfasis en la atención de urgencia, tomando como guía los estudios relevantes de la encuesta nacional de salud y la observación de los servicios hospitalarios de emergencia (EHS) en medio oriente, europa y España. Resultados. La atención de urgencias en Cartagena es uno de los servicios críticos en el cual un 86% de la atención obedece a motivos de consulta no obstétricos y donde 55% de los solicitantes son mujeres, mientras el 45% restante son hombres y donde el 31% de los pacientes presentan incomodidades al momento de ser atendidos.</p>

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Hospitalisation among immigrants in Italy

Cited by 41 publications

References 15 publications

Hospital admissions in Alicante (Spain): a comparative analysis of foreign citizens from high-income countries, immigrants from low-income countries, and Spanish citizens

Hospital admissions in Alicante (Spain): a comparative analysis of foreign citizens from high-income countries, immigrants from low-income countries, and Spanish citizens

“Work Like a Chinese”: Aspirations, Patterns of Work, and Working Conditions of the Chinese Immigrant Community in Southern Spain

Atención de urgencias en Cartagena, Colombia

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