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A systematic review of dietary changes after migration in women: a focus on schizophrenia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 August 2025

M. E. Chavez ,
M. Natividad ,
B. Palacios-Hernández ,
A. Balagué ,
E. Rial ,
J. Paolini ,
R. Penades ,
J. Cobo ,
M. Salvador  and
A. Vallet
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M. E. Chavez*
Affiliation:
Department of Mental Health, Mutua Terrassa University Hospital. University of Barcelona, Terrassa, Spain
M. Natividad
Affiliation:
Department of Mental Health, Mutua Terrassa University Hospital. University of Barcelona, Terrassa, Spain
B. Palacios-Hernández
Affiliation:
Perinatal Mental Health Research Laboratory CITPsi-UAEM, Autonomous University of the State of Morelos, Cuernavaca, Mexico
A. Balagué
Affiliation:
Department of Mental Health, Mutua Terrassa University Hospital. University of Barcelona, Terrassa, Spain
E. Rial
Affiliation:
Department of Mental Health, Mutua Terrassa University Hospital. University of Barcelona, Terrassa, Spain
J. Paolini
Affiliation:
Department of Mental Health, Mutua Terrassa University Hospital. University of Barcelona, Terrassa, Spain
R. Penades
Affiliation:
Barcelona Clinic Schizophrenia Unit (BCSU)., Institute Clinic of Neurosciences. Hospital Clinic of Barcelona. University of Barcelona. IDIBAPS, CIBERSAM, Barcelona
J. Cobo
Affiliation:
Department of Mental Health, Parc Tauli University Hospital. Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). I3PT, CIBERSAM, Sabadell
M. Salvador
Affiliation:
Department of Mental Health, Mutua Terrassa University Hospital. University of Barcelona, Terrassa, Spain
A. Vallet
Affiliation:
Department of Mental Health, Mutua Terrassa University Hospital. University of Barcelona, Terrassa, Spain
R. León
Affiliation:
Department of Mental Health, Mutua Terrassa University Hospital. University of Barcelona, Terrassa, Spain
E. Izquierdo
Affiliation:
Department of Mental Health, Mutua Terrassa University Hospital. University of Barcelona, Terrassa, Spain
J. A. Monreal
Affiliation:
Department of Mental Health, Mutua Terrassa University Hospital. University of Barcelona. CIBERSAM, Terrassa, Spain
A. González-Rodríguez
Affiliation:
Department of Mental Health, Mutua Terrassa University Hospital. University of Barcelona. CIBERSAM, Terrassa, Spain
*
*Corresponding author.

Abstract

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Introduction

The impact of migration on cardiovascular risk factors have been reported to be gender-specific. Obesity and cardiovascular disease are increased in those who migrate to Western countries.

Objectives

Our aim is to investigate changes in the dietary habits of women after migration, especially in schizophrenia women.

Methods

A systematic review was performed in PubMed, Scopus and PsycINFO databases from inception to October 2024 according to the PRISMA statement. Search terms: (diet OR food OR “dietary acculturation”) AND migration AND women. Studies were included if they were focused on dietary changes after migration in women. In a second step, we conducted electronic searches to find additional papers on schizophrenia.

Results

A total of 2046 records were screened, of which 36 studies were included.

(1) Socio-clinical scenarios of migration: a)Latin-American (n=5), b)African (n=7), c)Asian (n=17), Europe (n=2). Results: Weight gain after migration to developed countries, reduced dietary diversity and limited access to culturally appropriate foods are common (poor traditional-food trajectories). Early stages of migration are critical. Model of dietary transition during pregnancy (3 stages) and risk of gestational diabetes.

(2) Transnational migration (rural-urban, n=5). Indian women had higher intakes of both fruit and vegetables and fat. Migration from rural-to-urban and urban-to-urban areas was associated with obesity risk. Exception: rural migrants to Mongolia’s capital maintaining traditional lifestyles. Few studies focus on women with schizophrenia.

Conclusions

The dietary habits of migrant women may have implications for future chronic disease risk, particularly for those with schizophrenia. Early culturally sensitive weight-loss interventions for migrant women are recommended.

Key-words

Migration; Diet; Dietary acculturation; Schizophrenia; Women.

Disclosure of Interest

None Declared

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European Psychiatry , Volume 68 , Special Issue S1: Abstracts of the 33rd European Congress of Psychiatry , April 2025 , pp. S721 - S722
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