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Sociología de la salud aplicada a enfermedades infecciosas, tropicales y migraciones
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Sociología de la salud aplicada a enfermedades infecciosas, tropicales y migraciones
La línea de investigación sociología de la salud aplicada a enfermedades infecciosas, tropicales y migraciones parte de la base de que la enfermedad está determinada por la estructura social, política y económica en la que se vive.
Tiene como uno de sus objetivos investigar la relación de los factores socioculturales y el acceso a los servicios sanitarios en poblaciones vulnerables. Para ello tiene en cuenta la relación entre el género, la edad, la etnicidad, el estatus socioeconómico y la clase social como determinantes de la salud/enfermedad.
También pretende comprender la conducta de búsqueda de ayuda ante la presencia de enfermedad infecciosa y/o tropical teniendo en cuenta el contexto social y multicultural. Las actitudes y creencias de las personas enfermas, así como la práctica que realizan los/las profesionales de la salud y sus actitudes y creencias.
En esta línea de investigación también es objeto de estudio la salud de la población inmigrante en España, abordando fundamentalmente las enfermedades infecciosas (tuberculosis, VIH/sida, enfermedad de Chagas) y el acceso y utilización de los servicios de salud.
Proyectos de investigación
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- Impacto del acompañamiento a pacientes diagnosticados/as de Enfermedad de Chagas por Agentes de Salud Comunitaria, desde el enfoque transcultural, en la adherencia al seguimiento médico en una Unidades de Medicina Tropical en Madrid. (2023-2025)
- Estudio piloto sobre la adaptación e implementación de una herramienta de calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en población migrante vulnerable con VIH en el seno de un programa de integración sanitaria y social.
- Atención a la salud reproductiva y diabetes en trabajadoras agrícolas en procesos de migración circular y dispersión rural: mejoras organizativas y herramientas innovadoras (FEMAGRISALUD). (2023-2025)
Publicaciones destacadas
Acute malnutrition surveillance with anthropometry: what do we need to know?
Verstraeten R y Custodio E.Acute malnutrition surveillance with anthropometry: what do we need to know? Science for Policy Brief. European Commission, Ispra 2024, JRC136263.
Barriers and facilitators for exclusive breastfeeding in women’s biopsychosocial spheres according to primary care midwives in Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain)
Llorente-Pulido S, Custodio E, López-Giménez MR, Sanz-Barbero B, and Otero-García L.Barriers and facilitators for exclusive breastfeeding in women’s biopsychosocial spheres according to primary care midwives in Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain)Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 3819.
Assessing market incentive policies in Kenya with a food security and nutrition perspective: a macro-microsimulation approach.
Ramos MP, Custodio E, Jiménez S, Mainar-Causapé A, Boulanger P, and Ferrari E.Assessing market incentive policies in Kenya with a food security and nutrition perspective: a macro-microsimulation approach.Technical Report, European Commission Joint Research Centre ISBN 978-92-76-14654-4
Global analysis of food and nutrition security situation in food crisis hotspots
Nkunzimana T, Custodio E, Thomas AC, Tefera N, Perez-Hoyos A and Kayikatire F.Global analysis of food and nutrition security situation in food crisis hotspots.JRC Science for Policy Report. ISBN: 978-92-79-57891-5.
Malaria household knowledge and behavior in Equatorial Guinea: Lessons to be learned
Romay-Barja M, Cano J, Ugarte JM, Roche J, Nseng G, Riloha M, Benito A and Custodio E.Malaria household knowledge and behavior in Equatorial Guinea: Lessons to be learned. J Infect Dis Preve Med 2016, 4:2.
Food and Nutrition Security Situtation Analysis in Selected Countries in support to the Pro-Resilience Action Programming for 2015.
Nkunzimana T, Custodio E, Thomas AC, Tefere N, Pérez-Hoyos A and Kayitakire F.Food and Nutrition Security Situtation Analysis in Selected Countries in support to the Pro-Resilience Action Programming for 2015.JRC Science and Policy Report, 2015.EUR 27879.
DOIMalnutrition and associated factors among school aged children in rural and urban settings in Libokemkem and Fogera, Ethiopia.
Herrador Z, Sordo L, Gadisa E, Moreno J, Nieto J, Benito A, Aseffa A, Cañavate C and Custodio E*. Malnutrition and associated factors among school aged children in rural and urban settings in Libokemkem and Fogera, Ethiopia. PLoS One Sep 29:e105880
Determinants of delay in malaria care-seeking behaviour for children 15 years and under in Bata district, Equatorial Guinea.
Determinants of delay in malaria care-seeking behaviour for children 15 years and under in Bata district, Equatorial Guinea.Maria Romay-Barja, Jorge Cano, Policarpo Ncogo, Gloria Nseng, Maria A. Santana-Morales, Basilio Valladares, Matilde Riloha and Agustin Benito Malar J. 2016 Mar 31;15:187.
PUBMED DOICaregivers' Malaria Knowledge, Beliefs and Attitudes, and Related Factors in the Bata District, Equatorial Guinea.
Caregivers' Malaria Knowledge, Beliefs and Attitudes, and Related Factors in the Bata District, Equatorial Guinea. Romay-Barja M, Ncogo P, Nseng G, Santana-Morales MA, Herrador Z, Berzosa P, Valladares B, Riloha M, Benito A. PLoS One. 2016 Dec 30;11(12):e0168668.
PUBMED DOIEVALUACIÓN ECONÓMICA DE DISTINTAS ESTRATEGIAS PARA EL CRIBADO DE LA ENFERMEDAD DE CHAGAS EN ESPAÑA
EVALUACIÓN ECONÓMICA DE DISTINTAS ESTRATEGIAS PARA EL CRIBADO DE LA ENFERMEDAD DE CHAGAS EN ESPAÑA. Iñaki Imaz Iglesia, Lucía García San Miguel, Teresa Blasco Hernández, María Belén Martín Águeda, Jesús González-Enríquez, Lorenzo Eduardo Ayala Morillas, Lidia García Pérez, Antonio Sarría Santamera. AETS – Junio 2015. Edita: INSTITUTO DE SALUD CARLOS III. Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad NIPO en línea: 725150097 NIPO libro electrónico: 725150081.
HIV-1 infection using dried blood spots can be confirmed by Bio-Rad Geenius™ HIV 1/2 confirmatory assay
HIV-1 infection using dried blood spots can be confirmed by Bio-Rad Geenius™ HIV 1/2 confirmatory assay. Fernández McPhee C, Álvarez P, Prieto L, Obiang J, Avedillo P, Vargas A, Rojo P, Abad C, Ramos JT, Holguín A. J Clin Virol. 2015 Feb;63:66-9. Epub 2014 Dec 27.
DOIEpidemiological Changes in Leishmaniasis in Spain According to Hospitalization-Based Records, 1997-2011: Raising Awareness towards Leishmaniasis in Non-HIV Patients.
Epidemiological Changes in Leishmaniasis in Spain According to Hospitalization-Based Records, 1997-2011: Raising Awareness towards Leishmaniasis in Non-HIV Patients. Herrador Z, Gherasim A, Jiménez BC, Granados M, San Martín JV, Aparicio P. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2015 Mar 10;9(3)
PUBMEDSpatial distribution and cluster analysis of a leishmaniasis outbreak in the south-western Madrid region, Spain, September 2009 to April 2013
Spatial distribution and cluster analysis of a leishmaniasis outbreak in the south-western Madrid region, Spain, September 2009 to April 2013. Gómez-Barroso D, Herrador Z, San Martín JV, Gherasim A, Aguado M, Romero-Maté A, Molina L, Aparicio P, Benito A. Euro Surveill. 2015 Feb 19;20(7):11-20.
PUBMEDMicronutrient deficiencies and related factors in school-aged children in ethiopia: a cross-sectional study in libo kemkem and fogera districts, amhara regional state.
Micronutrient deficiencies and related factors in school-aged children in ethiopia: a cross-sectional study in libo kemkem and fogera districts, amhara regional state. Herrador Z, Sordo L, Gadisa E, Buño A, Gómez-Rioja R, Iturzaeta JM, de Armas LF, Benito A, Aseffa A, Moreno J, Cañavate C, Custodio E. PLoS One. 2014 Dec 29;9(12):e112858.
PUBMEDCross-sectional study of malnutrition and associated factors among school aged children in rural and urban settings of Fogera and Libo Kemkem districts, Ethiopia.
Cross-sectional study of malnutrition and associated factors among school aged children in rural and urban settings of Fogera and Libo Kemkem districts, Ethiopia. Herrador Z, Sordo L, Gadisa E, Moreno J, Nieto J, Benito A, Aseffa A, Cañavate C, Custodio E. PLoS One. 2014 Sep 29;9(9):e105880. eCollection 2014.
PUBMED DOIKnowledge, attitudes and practices related to visceral leishmaniasis in rural communities of amhara state: a longitudinal study in northwest ethiopia.
Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to visceral leishmaniasis in rural communities of amhara state: a longitudinal study in northwest ethiopia. López-Perea N, Sordo L, Gadisa E, Cruz I, Hailu T, Moreno J, Aseffa A, Cañavate C, Custodio E. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2014 Apr 17;8(4):e2799. eCollection 2014 Apr.
PUBMED DOIGlossina palpalis palpalis populations from Equatorial Guinea belong to distinct allopatric clades
Glossina palpalis palpalis populations from Equatorial Guinea belong to distinct allopatric clades. Cordón-Obras C, Cano J, Knapp J, Nebreda P, Ndong-Mabale N, Ncogo-Ada PR, Ndongo-Asumu P, Navarro M, Pinto J, Benito A, Bart JM. Parasit Vectors. 2014 Jan 17;7:31.
PUBMED DOIInitial evaluation of a programme to prevent mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus infection in Equatorial Guinea
Initial evaluation of a programme to prevent mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus infection in Equatorial Guinea. Badillo-Navarro K, Prieto-Tato L, Obiang-Esomoyo J, Avedillo-Jiménez P, Vargas-Brizuela A, Rojo-Conejo P. Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2014 Jan;32(1):31-6. Epub 2013 Sep 27. Spanish.
PUBMED DOITrypanosoma brucei gambiense adaptation to different mammalian sera is associated with VSG expression site plasticity.
Trypanosoma brucei gambiense adaptation to different mammalian sera is associated with VSG expression site plasticity. Cordón-Obras C, Cano J, González-Pacanowska D, Benito A, Navarro M, Bart JM. PLoS One. 2013 Dec 23;8(12):e85072. eCollection 2013.
PUBMED DOIArtesunate/amodiaquine malaria treatment for Equatorial Guinea (Central Africa).
Artesunate/amodiaquine malaria treatment for Equatorial Guinea (Central Africa). Charle P, Berzosa P, de Lucio A, Raso J, Nseng Nchama G, Benito A. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2013 Jun;88(6):1087-92. Epub 2013 Mar 25.
PUBMED DOIGenetic diversity and signatures of selection of drug resistance in Plasmodium populations from both human and mosquito hosts in continental Equatorial Guinea.
Genetic diversity and signatures of selection of drug resistance in Plasmodium populations from both human and mosquito hosts in continental Equatorial Guinea. Mendes C, Salgueiro P, Gonzalez V, Berzosa P, Benito A, do Rosário VE, de Sousa B, Cano J, Arez AP. Malar J. 2013 Mar 27;12:114.
PUBMED DOICharacterization of the Plasmodium falciparum sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase gene in samples from Equatorial Guinea before implementation of artemisinin-based combination therapy.
Characterization of the Plasmodium falciparum sarcoplasmic/endoplasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase gene in samples from Equatorial Guinea before implementation of artemisinin-based combination therapy. Fernández-Martínez A, Mula P, Cravo P, Charle P, Amor A, Ncogo P, Benito A, Berzosa P. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2013 Jan;88(1):43-7.Epub 2012 Nov 26.
PUBMED DOIMediterranean spotted fever in Spain, 1997-2014: Epidemiological situation based on hospitalization records
Mediterranean spotted fever in Spain, 1997-2014: Epidemiological situation based on hospitalization records. Herrador Z, Fernández-Martínez A, Gómez-Barroso D, León I, Vieira C, Muro A, Benito A. PLoS One. 2017 Mar 29;12(3):e0174745. eCollection 2017
PUBMED DOIProfile of molecular mutations in pfdhfr, pfdhps, pfmdr1, and pfcrt genes of Plasmodium falciparum related to resistance to different anti-malarial drugs in the Bata District (Equatorial Guinea).
Profile of molecular mutations in pfdhfr, pfdhps, pfmdr1, and pfcrt genes of Plasmodium falciparum related to resistance to different anti-malarial drugs in the Bata District (Equatorial Guinea). Berzosa P, Esteban-Cantos A, García L, González V, Navarro M, Fernández T, Romay-Barja M, Herrador Z, Rubio JM, Ncogo P, Santana-Morales M, Valladares B, Riloha M, Benito A. Malar J. 2017 Jan 13;16(1):28.
DOIHigh prevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis in school-aged children in a rural highland of north-western Ethiopia: the role of intensive diagnostic work-up.
High prevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis in school-aged children in a rural highland of north-western Ethiopia: the role of intensive diagnostic work-up. Amor A, Rodríguez E, Saugar JM, Arroyo A, López-Quintana B, Abera B, Yimer M, Yizengaw E, Zewdie D, Ayehubizu Z, Hailu T, Mulu W, Echazú A, Krolewieki AJ, Aparicio P, Herrador Z, Anegagrie M, Benito A. Parasit Vectors. 2016 Dec 1;9(1):617.
Treatment Adherence of Tuberculosis Patients Attending Two Reference Units in Equatorial Guinea
Treatment Adherence of Tuberculosis Patients Attending Two Reference Units in Equatorial Guinea. Fagundez G, Pérez-Freixo H, Eyene J, Momo JC, Biyé L, Esono T, Ondó Mba Ayecab M, Benito A, Aparicio P, Herrador Z. PLoS One. 2016 Sep 13;11(9):e0161995. eCollection 2016.
DOIEvaluation of onchocerciasis seroprevalence in Bioko Island (Equatorial Guinea) after years of disease control programmes
Evaluation of onchocerciasis seroprevalence in Bioko Island (Equatorial Guinea) after years of disease control programmes. Hernández-González A, Moya L, Perteguer MJ, Herrador Z, Nguema R, Nguema J, Aparicio P, Benito A, Gárate T. Parasit Vectors. 2016 Sep 20;9(1):509.
DOICystic Echinococcosis Epidemiology in Spain Based on Hospitalization Records, 1997-2012
Cystic Echinococcosis Epidemiology in Spain Based on Hospitalization Records, 1997-2012. Herrador Z, Siles-Lucas M, Aparicio P, López-Vélez R, Gherasim A, Garate T, Benito A. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2016 Aug 22;10(8):e0004942. eCollection 2016 Aug.
DOIEvidence for Suppression of Onchocerciasis Transmission in Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea
Evidence for Suppression of Onchocerciasis Transmission in Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. Moya L, Herrador Z, Ta-Tang TH, Rubio JM, Perteguer MJ, Hernández-González A, García B, Nguema R, Nguema J, Ncogo P, Garate T, Benito A, Sima A, Aparicio P. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2016 Jul 22;10(7):e0004829. eCollection 2016 Jul.
DOISelf-reported adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV+ population from Bata, Equatorial Guinea
Self-reported adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV+ population from Bata, Equatorial Guinea Salmanton-García J, Herrador Z, Ruiz-Seco P, Nzang-Esono J, Bendomo V, Bashmakovic E, Nseng-Nchama G, Benito A, Aparicio P. AIDS Care. 2016;28(5):543-53. Epub 2015 Dec 24.
DOIMultidrug-resistant and heteroresistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis and associated gene mutations in Ethiopia
Multidrug-resistant and heteroresistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis and associated gene mutations in Ethiopia. Mekonnen D, Admassu A, Mulu W, Amor A, Benito A, Gelaye W, Biadglegne F, Abera B. Int J Infect Dis. 2015 Oct;39:34-8.
Malaria prevalence in Bata district, Equatorial Guinea: a cross-sectional study
Malaria prevalence in Bata district, Equatorial Guinea: a cross-sectional study. Ncogo P, Herrador Z, Romay-Barja M, García-Carrasco E, Nseng G, Berzosa P, Santana-Morales MA, Riloha M, Aparicio P, Valladares B, Benito A. Malar J. 2015 Nov 16;14:456.
DOIKnowledge and experiences of Chagas disease in Bolivian women living in Spain: a qualitative study
Knowledge and experiences of Chagas disease in Bolivian women living in Spain: a qualitative study. Blasco-Hernández T, Miguel LG, Navaza B, Navarro M, Benito A. Glob Health Action. 2016 Jan;9(1):30201.
DOIHIV-1 variability and viral load technique could lead to false positive HIV-1 detection and to erroneous viral quantification in infected specimens
HIV-1 variability and viral load technique could lead to false positive HIV-1 detection and to erroneous viral quantification in infected specimens. Álvarez P, Martín L, Prieto L, Obiang J, Vargas A, Avedillo P, Rojo P, Fernández McPhee C, Benito A, Ramos JT, Holguín Á. J Infect. 2015 Sep;71(3):368-76. Epub 2015 May 29.
DOIQuality of malaria diagnosis and molecular confirmation of Plasmodium ovale curtisi in a rural area of the southeastern region of Ethiopia.
Quality of malaria diagnosis and molecular confirmation of Plasmodium ovale curtisi in a rural area of the southeastern region of Ethiopia. Díaz PB, Lozano PM, Rincón JM, García L, Reyes F, Llanes AB. Malar J. 2015 Sep 18;14(1):357.
DOIEconomic evaluation of Chagas disease screening in Spain.
Economic evaluation of Chagas disease screening in Spain. Imaz-Iglesia I, Miguel LG, Ayala-Morillas LE, García-Pérez L, González-Enríquez J, Blasco-Hernández T, Martín-Águeda MB, Sarría-Santamera A. Acta Trop. 2015 Aug;148:77-88. Epub 2015 Apr 25.
DOIMolecular evidence of a Trypanosoma brucei gambiense sylvatic cycle in the human african trypanosomiasis foci of Equatorial Guinea
Molecular evidence of a Trypanosoma brucei gambiense sylvatic cycle in the human african trypanosomiasis foci of Equatorial Guinea. Cordón-Obras C, Rodríguez YF, Fernández-Martínez A, Cano J, Ndong-Mabale N, Ncogo-Ada P, Ndongo-Asumu P, Aparicio P, Navarro M, Benito A, Bart JM. Front Microbiol. 2015 Jul 24;6:765. eCollection 2015.
DOILow Dietary Diversity and Intake of Animal Source Foods among School Aged Children in Libo Kemkem and Fogera Districts, Ethiopia
Low Dietary Diversity and Intake of Animal Source Foods among School Aged Children in Libo Kemkem and Fogera Districts, Ethiopia. Herrador Z, Pérez-Formigo J, Sordo L, Gadisa E, Moreno J, Benito A, Aseffa A, Custodio E. PLoS One. 2015 Jul 23;10(7):e0133435. eCollection 2015.
DOIPrevalence of anemia and associated factors in children living in urban and rural settings from Bata District, Equatorial Guinea
8: Ncogo P, Romay-Barja M, Benito A, Aparicio P, Nseng G, Berzosa P, Santana-Morales MA, Riloha M, Valladares B, Herrador Z. Prevalence of anemia and associated factors in children living in urban and rural settings from Bata District, Equatorial Guinea, 2013. PLoS One. 2017 May 3;12(5):e0176613.
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Se trabaja en la intersección de la sociología de la salud, la antropología médica, la epidemiología y la salud pública. De ahí que sean investigaciones interdisciplinares que utilizan métodos cuantitativos de investigación, así como otros métodos que permiten una comprensión cualitativa de las enfermedades infecciosas y/o tropicales en población migrante, así como en contextos de pobreza.