Objective:We aimed to evaluate an integrated screening program for female migrants to Taiwan.Method:We performed a mixed methodological evaluation of a public health nurse(PHN)-led intervention to promote an integrate...Objective:We aimed to evaluate an integrated screening program for female migrants to Taiwan.Method:We performed a mixed methodological evaluation of a public health nurse(PHN)-led intervention to promote an integrated screening program for female migrants to Taiwan.The clini-cal case yield was determined by an audit,and staff/client questionnaires were used for the evalua-tion.Screening comprised surveillance for four untreated chronic diseases(hypertension,diabetes mellitus,tuberculosis,and liver disease),four cancers(mouth,bowel,liver,and cervix),parasitic infection,and hyperlipidemia.Results:Three hundred and thirty-six PHNs and 4751 immigrant women-with an average age of 29.2 years,most of whom were from Vietnam(44%)or China's Mainland(41%)-took part in the programme.Two thirds of screened women had no abnormalities.Further investigation was required in 1523 women,of whom 1220 were found to have significant disease.The majority of 280 PHNs(85%)found the content,processes,and waiting time to be‘highly acceptable’and thought the program was worthwhile and could be incorporated into standard care.Conclusions:The Taipei County Comprehensive Health Screening Programme provided an accessible,free-of-charge,and preventative intervention for female migrants to Taiwan and had a good clinical case yield.展开更多
文摘Objective:We aimed to evaluate an integrated screening program for female migrants to Taiwan.Method:We performed a mixed methodological evaluation of a public health nurse(PHN)-led intervention to promote an integrated screening program for female migrants to Taiwan.The clini-cal case yield was determined by an audit,and staff/client questionnaires were used for the evalua-tion.Screening comprised surveillance for four untreated chronic diseases(hypertension,diabetes mellitus,tuberculosis,and liver disease),four cancers(mouth,bowel,liver,and cervix),parasitic infection,and hyperlipidemia.Results:Three hundred and thirty-six PHNs and 4751 immigrant women-with an average age of 29.2 years,most of whom were from Vietnam(44%)or China's Mainland(41%)-took part in the programme.Two thirds of screened women had no abnormalities.Further investigation was required in 1523 women,of whom 1220 were found to have significant disease.The majority of 280 PHNs(85%)found the content,processes,and waiting time to be‘highly acceptable’and thought the program was worthwhile and could be incorporated into standard care.Conclusions:The Taipei County Comprehensive Health Screening Programme provided an accessible,free-of-charge,and preventative intervention for female migrants to Taiwan and had a good clinical case yield.
