208 Describing a strategy addressed to inform policies based on a health diagnosis of the migrant population in Andalusia (Spain)

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A health diagnosis of the migrant population in Andalusia (Spain) was conducted to assess health status, advance integration of migration-and-health statistics, and inform policies with actionable interventions. Using official statistical sources and selected studies, the work analyzed public health and social determinants through descriptive statistics across sociodemographic factors, key health indicators and determinants, and interactions with care services, disaggregated by sex and age. Findings highlighted policy-relevant areas including health system interaction and lifestyles.

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vi104 European Journal of Public Health, Vol. 35, Supplement 6, 2025 results has been carried out reaching stakeholders and decisionmakers from the aforementioned sectors. Moreover, the diagnosis report is published online at [https://www](https://www). [redisir.net. and a scientific](redisir.net. and a scientific) paper is being prepared to describe the whole research and dissemination process and its limitations. Conclusions: Although we can’t yet assess the impact on policies, it is urgent to overcome the methodological limitations presented by data from official sources in order to improve the quality of the research and the resulting policies. Abstract citation ID: ckaf180.284 208 Describing a strategy addressed to inform policies based on a health diagnosis of the migrant population in Andalusia (Spain) Jaime Jiménez Pernett1,2,3, Ainhoa Ruiz-Azarola1,4, Olga Leralta Pi~nán1, Amalia Romero Pe~nalver1, Nicolás Fernández Martínez1,2, Mariola Bernal Solano1,5 1Andalusian School of Public Health, Granada, Spain 2Biosanitary Research Institute of Granada (ibs. GRANADA), Granada, Spain 3Quebec Population Health Research Network. Fonds de recherche du Québec Santé (FRQS), Quebec, Canada 4CIBER Epidemiology and Public Health, Madrid, Spain 5Medical Anthropology Research Center (MARC), Tarragona, Spain PTH 7: Health Policy and Health Services 2, B308 (FCSH), September 5, 2025, 11:30-12:24 Aims: A report on the health diagnosis of the migrant population in Andalusia has been carried out to assess the health status, contribute to progress in the integration of statistics on migration and health, and inform policies to define actions and interventions that address the health inequalities that most affect migrants. Methods: The report, which focuses on public health and social determinants, has analyzed data from official statistical sources and some studies of interest (National Institute of Statistics; Primary Care Clinical Database; Sociological Research Center; European Health Survey Spain; Eurostat; International Organization for Migration; European Commission for Refugee Aid) . According to criteria of maximum exhaustiveness, descriptive statistical analyses were performed on multiple indicators related to: 1) sociodemographic characteristics, 2) main health indicators and their social determinants, and 3) interactions with health care services. Analyses were disaggregated by sex and age groups. Results: The research team identified two areas of special relevance for informing policies: interaction with the public health system and lifestyles. The strategy chosen to impact policies has been the preparation and dissemination of Policy Briefs (PB), valuable communication tools aimed at decision-makers and which aspire to rapid change by offering pre-digested results and concrete recommendations. To elaborate recommendations for each PB, nominal groups were conducted with experts from public administration, health services and third sector, including migrants. Dissemination of PB

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What was the purpose of the health diagnosis study in Andalusia?

It aimed to assess the health status of migrants, integrate migration and health statistics, and inform policies with actions addressing health inequalities affecting migrants.

Which sources and indicators were analyzed in the methods?

The study used official statistical sources and selected studies, analyzing social determinants of health and indicators across sociodemographic characteristics, health indicators and determinants, and interactions with health care services.

How were policy recommendations developed and disseminated?

The strategy used Policy Briefs (PB). Recommendations for each PB were produced through nominal groups with experts from public administration, health services, and third-sector organizations, including migrants, followed by dissemination of the PBs.

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