Health status and living conditions of north-bound migrant minors in Mexico at place of origin and during the migration journey: A cross-sectional, mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT: The passage of north-bound migrants through Mexico has increased dramatically in the last decade, with an increasing proportion of minors. However, there is still little evidence on the health status and living conditions of migrant minors in transit through Mexico. The aim of this study was to better characterize the evolution of health status and its contributing factors in this population from the place of origin to the period of travel. We conducted a cross-sectional mixed-methods study with migrant caregivers staying with minors in shelters in northern Mexico. Quantitative data were collected through surveys using validated tools to assess minors' well-being and health-related social needs and were analyzed descriptively and inferentially. Qualitative data were obtained through focus

SUBMITTER: Aranda Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12834919 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature