A5084368070- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Ethics in medical practice
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Stress and Burnout Research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Ethics and bioethics in healthcare
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Public Health and Social Inequalities
Programa de Salud Global
2023-2024
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
2023-2024
Touro University California
2023
University of O'Higgins
2021-2023
National Archive and Library of Bolivia
2022
University of Saint Francis Xavier
2014-2021
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
2015
Abstract Healthcare workers (HCWs) were at increased risk for mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic, with prior data suggesting women may be particularly vulnerable. Our global study aimed to examine factors associated gender differences in psychological distress and depressive symptoms among HCWs COVID-19. Across 22 countries South America, Europe, Asia Africa, 32,410 participated HEalth caRe wOrkErS (HEROES) between March 2020 February 2021. They completed General Health...
Psychosocial working conditions are well-known determinants of poor mental health. However, studies in mining populations where employment and frequently precarious have, to our knowledge, only focused on occupational accidents diseases.The aim this study was assess psychosocial psychological distress Andean underground miners.The population consisted 153 Bolivian miners a silver cooperative, 137 Chilean informal gold miners, 200 formal Peruvian employed remote setting. High work demands,...
Long-term deterioration in the mental health of healthcare workers (HCWs) has been reported during and after COVID-19 pandemic. Determining impact incidence mortality rates on HCWs is essential to prepare for potential new pandemics. This study aimed investigate association with depressive symptoms over 2 years among 20 countries
Research and research ethics (RE) capacity is a key element for addressing health priorities of low -and middleincome countries (LMICs).With support from NIH/FIC Ethics Education Curriculum Development grant, RE Training Trainers (
Despite efforts to increase cervical cancer screening access in rural Bolivia, uptake remains low. Bolivia has one of the highest mortality rates Americas. As it redoubles deliver Universal Health Care, Bolivian government needs information on factors constraining and utilization, especially areas.Our qualitative study explored barriers described community provider perceptions experiences care. US researchers analyzed data collected from eight focus groups with male female members (n = 80)...
Welcome to Annals of Global Health,Annals Health is a peer-reviewed, fully open access, online journal dedicated publishing high quality articles all aspects global health. The journal's mission advance health, promote research, and foster the prevention treatment disease worldwide. Its goals are improve health well-being people, equity, wise stewardship earth's environment. latest impact factor 3.64.Annals supported by Program for Public Common Good at Boston College. It was founded in 1934...
In Bolivia, there is increasing interest in incorporating research ethics into study procedures, but have been inconsistent application of practices. Minimal data exist regarding the experiences researchers concerning ethical conduct research. A cross-sectional was administered to Bolivian health leaders with experience ( n = 82) document their knowledge, perceptions, and committees infrastructure support for ethics. Results showed that 16% respondents reported not using guidelines 66%...
<title>Abstract</title> Purpose Previous research has highlighted the negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers' (HCWs) mental health, yet protective factors remain underexplored. Emerging studies emphasize importance trust in government and interpersonal relationships reducing infections fostering positive attitudes toward vaccines. This study investigates relationship between HCWs' workplace depressive symptoms during pandemic. Methods The HEalth caRe wOrkErS (HEROES)...
Welcome to Annals of Global Health,Annals Health is a peer-reviewed, fully open access, online journal dedicated publishing high quality articles all aspects global health. The journal's mission advance health, promote research, and foster the prevention treatment disease worldwide. Its goals are improve health well-being people, equity, wise stewardship earth's environment.Annals supported by Program for Public Common Good at Boston College. It was founded in 1934 Icahn School Medicine...
Abstract Purpose Healthcare workers (HCWs) were at increased risk for mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic, with data from previous crises suggesting women may be particularly vulnerable. The objective of study was to examine individual and social factors that associated gender differences in psychological distress depressive symptoms among HCWs initial pandemic outbreak consistency these across a diverse range countries. Methods Data collected cross-sectional design between...
Anualmente fallecen millones de trabajadores debido a accidentes trabajo y enfermedades profesionales. Esto afecta especialmente países en vía desarrollo donde los desafíos muchas veces se parecen. Para mejorar esta situación, el Centro Internacional la Salud
 Objetivo: Ofrece cursos internacionales para profesionales Seguridad Salud Ocupacional cuales participantes pueden interactuar desarrollar nuevas ideas generando cambios nivel local sus países.
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Abstract Background: Despite efforts to increase cervical cancer screening access in rural Bolivia, uptake remains low. Bolivia has one of the highest mortality rates Americas. As it redoubles deliver universal health care, Bolivian government needs information on factors constraining access, and utilization, especially areas. Methods: Our qualitative study explored barriers described community provider perceptions experiences care. US researchers analyzed data collected from eight focus...
Objective This pilot study assesses the feasibility of using mystery patients to evaluate cervical cancer screenings provided women in rural Bolivia. Methods We developed a protocol with local officials and adapted pre-tested debriefing tool. Eight existing appointments at four purposively selected facilities were recruited trained. An interviewer debriefed after their screenings, entered responses into spreadsheet for analysis. Ques- tionnaire response frequencies missing observations...