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Ricardo Zaslavsky1, Bárbara Niegia Garcia de Goulart2
1Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal da Integração Latino-Americana. Av. Tancredo Neves 6731/Bl. 4, Vila C Velha. 85867-970 Foz do Iguaçu PR Brasil. ricardo.zaslavsky@unila.edu.br.
Pendulum migration, or cross-border travel for healthcare, is common in border regions like the Brazil-Argentina-Paraguay triple border. This mobility significantly impacts patient health and requires inclusion in cross-border healthcare discussions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Medical Geography
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Pendulum migration, often associated with work or study, also significantly impacts healthcare seeking behaviors.
- Urban space modifications in the 20th century provide context for understanding contemporary mobility patterns.
- Healthcare access in border regions presents unique challenges and opportunities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance and impact of pendulum migration for healthcare.
- To analyze the specificities of healthcare-seeking mobility in border areas.
- To explore the causes and health implications of pendulum migration.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative reflection on the phenomenon of pendulum migration.
- Analysis of legal aspects related to cross-border healthcare.
- Case study of the Brazil-Argentina-Paraguay triple border region.
Main Results:
- Pendulum migration for healthcare is a prevalent, yet often overlooked, phenomenon.
- Mobility for healthcare in border areas involves significant distances and potential uncertainty in service access.
- The Brazil-Argentina-Paraguay triple border exemplifies the complexities of cross-border healthcare seeking.
Conclusions:
- Pendulum migration for healthcare is a common practice, extending beyond traditional work or study motivations.
- Further research is crucial to understand the health impacts of this mobility.
- The inclusion of pendulum migration in cross-border healthcare policy debates is essential.
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