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April 6, 2015
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General Characteristics of the Original Articles Included in the Scoping, Review on Health and Immigration in Spain

Publicated to: Revista Espanola De Salud Publica. 88 (6): 675-685 - 2014-11-01 88(6), DOI: 10.4321/S1135-57272014000600002

Authors:

Ronda-Perez, E; Ortiz-Barreda, G; Hernando, C; Vives-Cases, C; Gil-Gonzalez, D; Casabona, J
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Affiliations

ASPC, Barcelona, Spain - Author
CIBER Epidemiol & Salud Publ, Subprograma Salud & Inmigrac CIBERESP, Barcelona, Spain - Author
Ctr Estudios Epidemiol Infecc Transmis Sexual & S, Mexico City, DF, Mexico - Author
Fdn Inst Invest Germans Trias & Pujol IGTP, Badalona, Spain - Author
ICO, Brussels, Belgium - Author
Univ Alicante, Grp Invest Salud Publ, Alicante, Spain - Author
Univ Autonoma Barcelona, Dept Pediat Obstet & Ginecol & Med Prevent & Salu, E-08193 Barcelona, Spain - Author
Univ Bergen, Dept Promoc Salud & Desarrollo HEMIL Senteret, N-5020 Bergen, Norway - Author
Univ Pompeu Fabra, Ctr Invest Salud Laboral CiSAL, Barcelona, Spain - Author
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Abstract

The new socio-demographic reality that came about with the incorporation of the immigrant population in Spain requires an analysis of the needs and priorities generated by this situation in all areas, including research in health. The objective of this study is to determine the general characteristics of a group of articles included in a literature review on the subject, carried out within the framework of the CIBERSP Subprogram on Migration and Health.Scoping Review of the literature published in the period 1998-2012. Articles in Spanish or English developed in Spain and that fulfil the definition of immigrant from the International Organization for Migration were selected. The literature search was performed in Medline and MEDES. The temporal distribution of the production and main characteristics of the articles are described trough absolute and relative frequencies.The initial search identified 2.625 articles (Medline 2434; 191 Medes-MEDicina) 311 were including finally. Most epidemiological studies are cross-sectional design with primary data. 69% compared with native population. The main theme has been associated with infectious diseases (n=217, 70%). The period of maximum production is between 2004 and 2011(n=256, 82%). The country of origin is the most common way of classifying immigrants (n=220, 71%).The epidemiology of infectious prevails as the main theme of the studies performed in Spain about the health of the immigrant population. Most of the studies include native population as a comparison group.
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Keywords

DisparitiesEmigrants and immigrantsEmigration and immigrationEthnic groupsHealthHealth careReviewSpainTransients and migrants

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Revista Espanola de Salud Publica, and although the journal is classified in the quartile Q4 (Agencia WoS (JCR)), its regional focus and specialization in Public, Environmental & Occupational Health, give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-01:

  • WoS: 12
  • Scopus: 11
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-01:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 54 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Additionally, the work has been submitted to a journal classified as Diamond in relation to this type of editorial policy.
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Belgium; Madrid; Mexico; Norway.

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: Last Author (Casabona Barbara, Jordi).

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