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Health status and preventative behaviors of immigrants by gender and origin: A Portuguese cross‐sectional study

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  • Sónia Dias
  • Ana Gama
  • Maria O. Martins

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Migration has been associated with a greater vulnerability in health. Migrants, especially women, go through several experiences during the migration process and in the host countries that ultimately put their health at risk. This study examines self‐reported health status and preventive behaviors among female and male immigrants in Portugal, and identifies sociodemographic and behavioral factors underlying gender differences. A sample of 1375 immigrants (51.1% women) was studied. Data were analyzed through logistic regression. Good health status was reported by 66.7% of men and by 56.6% of women (P

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  • Sónia Dias & Ana Gama & Maria O. Martins, 2013. "Health status and preventative behaviors of immigrants by gender and origin: A Portuguese cross‐sectional study," Nursing & Health Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 15(3), pages 309-317, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:nuhsci:v:15:y:2013:i:3:p:309-317
    DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12032
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