Análisis de inmigración y su impacto socioeconómico en el cantón Montecristi, provincia de Manabí. Periodo 2018-2023.

Abstract

This research addresses the impact of immigration on the healthcare system in Montecristi, Manabí province, during the 2018-2023 period. Against the backdrop of massive migration, primarily Venezuelan, the study examines how this phenomenon has influenced the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of local medical services. Using a quantitative approach, econometric panel data models were applied to assess key variables such as the number of treated migrants, their impact on the Gross Value Added (GVA) of the health sector to the GDP, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the system. The findings reveal that the influx of migrants has increased economic activity in the health sector but has also placed pressure on resources, reducing service quality and accessibility for the local population. Furthermore, critical events like the pandemic intensified these challenges. The analysis shows a negative relationship between the rise in treated migrants and the GVA in health, highlighting resource management difficulties.