Migration among individuals with leprosy: a population-based study in Central Brazil

Murto, Christine, Ariza, Liana, Alencar, Carlos Henrique, Chichava, Olga André, Oliveira, Alexcian Rodrigues, Kaplan, Charles, Marques da Silva, Luciana Ferreira, and Heukelbach, Jorg (2014) Migration among individuals with leprosy: a population-based study in Central Brazil. Cadernos de Saúde Pública, 30 (3). pp. 487-501.

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Abstract

This study investigates social and clinical factors associated with migration among individuals affected by leprosy. A cross-sectional study was conducted among those newly diagnosed with leprosy (2006-2008), in 79 endemic municipalities in the state of Tocantins, Brazil (N = 1,074). In total, 76.2% were born in a municipality different from their current residence. In the five years before diagnosis 16.7% migrated, and 3.6% migrated after leprosy diagnosis. Findings reflect aspects associated with historical rural-urban population movement in Brazil. Indicators of poverty were prominent among before-diagnosis migrants but not after-diagnosis migrants. Migration after diagnosis was associated with prior migration. The association of multibacillary leprosy with migration indicates healthcare access may be an obstacle to early diagnosis among before-diagnosis migrants, which may also be related to the high mobility of this group.

Item ID: 33729
Item Type: Article (Research - C1)
ISSN: 1678-4464
Keywords: internal migration, leprosy, poverty, migração interna, hanseníase, pobreza, migración interna, lepra
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Title (Portuguese): Migração entre pessoas com hanseníase: estudo de base populacional no Centro-Oeste do Brasil

Abstract (Portuguese): Este estudo investiga fatores sociais e clínicos associados à migração entre pessoas afetadas pela hanseníase. Estudo transversal entre recém- diagnosticados com hanseníase (2006-2008), em 79 municípios endêmicos do Estado de Tocantins, Brasil (N = 1.074). No total, 76,2% nasceram em município diferente de sua residência atual. Nos cinco anos antes do diagnóstico, 16,7% migraram, e 3,6% migraram após o diagnóstico da hanseníase. Resultados refletem aspectos associados com o movimento histórico da população rural-urbana no Brasil. Indicadores de pobreza foram proeminentes antes do diagnóstico de migrantes. A migração após o diagnóstico foi associada com migração anterior. A associação da forma multibacilar com migração indica que o acesso à saúde pode ser um obstáculo para o diagnóstico precoce de migrantes, o que pode também estar relacionado com a elevada mobilidade desse grupo.

Title (Spanish): La migración entre personas con lepra: un estudio basado en la población en el centro de Brasil

Abstract (Spanish): Este estudio investiga los factores sociales y clínicos asociados con la migración entre las personas afectadas por lepra. Un estudio transversal se llevó a cabo entre las personas recién diagnosticadas con lepra (2006-2008), en 79 municipios endémicos en el estado de Tocantins, Brasil (N = 1,074). En total, el 76,2% nacieron en otro municipio diferente a su residencia actual. En los cinco años antes del diagnóstico el 16,7% emigró, y el 3,6% migró después del diagnóstico de lepra. Los resultados reflejan aspectos relacionados con el movimiento histórico de la población rural-urbana en Brasil. Los indicadores de pobreza fueron sobresalientes entre el grupo de migrantes antes del diagnóstico. La migración tras el diagnóstico se asoció a una migración anterior. La asociación de lepra multibacilar con migración indica que el acceso a la atención médica puede ser un obstáculo para el diagnóstico temprano en el grupo de migrantes antes de la migración.

Funders: Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), Departamento de Ciência e Tecnologia (DECIT)
Date Deposited: 18 Jun 2014 09:58
FoR Codes: 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111706 Epidemiology @ 50%
11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1108 Medical Microbiology > 110801 Medical Bacteriology @ 50%
SEO Codes: 92 HEALTH > 9204 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) > 920404 Disease Distribution and Transmission (incl. Surveillance and Response) @ 50%
92 HEALTH > 9204 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) > 920499 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) not elsewhere classified @ 50%
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