María Teresa Solís-Soto
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Small-Scale Farming, Pesticide Exposure, and Respiratory Health: A Cross-Sectional Study in Bolivia
Small-Scale Farming, Pesticide Exposure, and Respiratory Health: A Cross-Sectional Study in Bolivia Open
This study analyzed the relationship between pesticide exposure with respiratory symptoms and lung function among small-scale farm workers in rural communities of Sucre, Bolivia. A cross-sectional study was conducted including 277 farmers …
View article: Relationship between employment changes and psychosocial discomfort during the COVID-19 pandemic
Relationship between employment changes and psychosocial discomfort during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the containment and prevention measures established at the global and national level, daily life activities were affected, deepening inequities in Chile and impacting the population's mental health. The stu…
View article: Editorial-2
Editorial-2 Open
El ámbito de la investigación en Enfermería constituye uno de los componentes más importantes y esenciales de la transformación progresiva de la disciplina de Enfermería, ya que no solo facilita la mejora continua de las prácticas profesio…
View article: Development of a Project to Strengthen Environmental Education in Educational Institutions in Bolivia: “Environmental Care with a One Health Approach”
Development of a Project to Strengthen Environmental Education in Educational Institutions in Bolivia: “Environmental Care with a One Health Approach” Open
In response to the urgent need for environmental education in the world, the Environmental Care with a One Health approach (ECOH) project aimed to promote sustainable environmental practices in educational institutions in Sucre, Bolivia. T…
View article: Zoonotic disease knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Chuquisaca, Bolivia
Zoonotic disease knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Chuquisaca, Bolivia Open
Introducción. Alrededor del 60% de las enfermedades infecciosas emergentes son zoonóticas y provienen principalmente de la fauna silvestre. Objetivo. Identificar los conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas asociadas a riesgos de trasmisión zo…
View article: Analysis of the psychometric evidence of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) & measurement invariance across relationship status & age generations in a Chilean sample
Analysis of the psychometric evidence of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) & measurement invariance across relationship status & age generations in a Chilean sample Open
Background Inconsistencies in the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) factor structure and current research and clinical guidelines highlight the need for continued exploration of its psychometric evidence. Furthermore, only one study has …
View article: Mediating role of perceived social support in the relationship between unemployment and mental distress among healthcare graduates during the COVID-19 era
Mediating role of perceived social support in the relationship between unemployment and mental distress among healthcare graduates during the COVID-19 era Open
Objective This study investigates the mediating role of perceived social support in the relationship between unemployment and mental distress among young healthcare graduates in Bolivia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A cross-section…
View article: Analysis of the International Index of Erectile Function: psychometric evidence and measurement invariance across relationship status and age generations in a Chilean sample
Analysis of the International Index of Erectile Function: psychometric evidence and measurement invariance across relationship status and age generations in a Chilean sample Open
Background The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) stands out for its utility and widespread use to measure sexual function in men. However, it lacks consistency in its internal latent structure across studies, has not been eva…
View article: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards the risk of zoonotic diseases, wildlife trade, and wildlife consumption in Latin America: A One Health mixed-method study protocol
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards the risk of zoonotic diseases, wildlife trade, and wildlife consumption in Latin America: A One Health mixed-method study protocol Open
The emergence and transmission of zoonotic diseases is a critical global challenge. Deforestation, land use changes, and urbanization have led to increased human-wildlife interactions, raising the likelihood of pathogen spillover. Wildlife…
View article: Association of depressive symptoms with incidence and mortality rates of COVID-19 over 2 years among healthcare workers in 20 countries: multi-country serial cross-sectional study
Association of depressive symptoms with incidence and mortality rates of COVID-19 over 2 years among healthcare workers in 20 countries: multi-country serial cross-sectional study Open
Clinicaltrials.gov, NCT04352634.
View article: Trusting in Times of the COVID-19 Crisis: Workplace and Government Trust and Depressive Symptoms among Healthcare Workers
Trusting in Times of the COVID-19 Crisis: Workplace and Government Trust and Depressive Symptoms among Healthcare Workers Open
Purpose Previous research has highlighted the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers' (HCWs) mental health, yet protective factors remain underexplored. Emerging studies emphasize the importance of trust in governme…
View article: Musculoskeletal disorders and quality of life for Chilean teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic at the academic year-end
Musculoskeletal disorders and quality of life for Chilean teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic at the academic year-end Open
Introduction Schoolteachers have reported multiple demands contributing to poor perceptions regarding their quality of life and high rates of musculoskeletal disorders. However, there are few studies about the association between musculosk…
View article: Self-stigma, career development and employment in young adults with ASD in Chile.
Self-stigma, career development and employment in young adults with ASD in Chile. Open
Introduction Stigma describes prejudicial attitudes, negative stereotypes, and discrimination targeting a subgroup. Various forms of stigma have been identified in the literature, including self-stigma. Self-stigma or internalized stigma o…
View article: Review of: "Post-Pandemic Reflections from Sub-Saharan Africa: What We Know Now That We Wish We Knew Then"
Review of: "Post-Pandemic Reflections from Sub-Saharan Africa: What We Know Now That We Wish We Knew Then" Open
Potential competing interests: No potential competing
View article: Community strategies for health promotion and prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases with a focus on physical activity and nutrition: the URO/FOCOS study protocol
Community strategies for health promotion and prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases with a focus on physical activity and nutrition: the URO/FOCOS study protocol Open
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 71% of all annual deaths, totaling 41 million people worldwide. The development and progression of these diseases are highly related to the environment and lifestyle choices, among which physica…
View article: Young Healthcare Workers’ Employment Status and Mental Distress over SARS-CoV-2 in Bolivia
Young Healthcare Workers’ Employment Status and Mental Distress over SARS-CoV-2 in Bolivia Open
Background Healthcare workers (HCW) have been particularly affected by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic as it influenced employment conditions and unemployment/insecure employment. Their deterioration is associated with mental distress. Objective T…
View article: Presence of<i>Aedes aegypti</i>in a high-altitude area in Bolivia
Presence of<i>Aedes aegypti</i>in a high-altitude area in Bolivia Open
Aedes aegypti is currently widespread in Bolivia. Although these mosquitoes commonly inhabit tropical and subtropical areas at low altitudes, recent studies found them up to 2,500 meters above sea levels (m.a.s.l.). The study’s objective w…
View article: Community and provider perceptions and experiences of cervical cancer screening in Rural Bolivia: a qualitative study
Community and provider perceptions and experiences of cervical cancer screening in Rural Bolivia: a qualitative study Open
View article: Community and Provider Perceptions and Experiences of Cervical Cancer Screening in Rural Bolivia: A Qualitative Study
Community and Provider Perceptions and Experiences of Cervical Cancer Screening in Rural Bolivia: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: Despite efforts to increase cervical cancer screening access in rural Bolivia, uptake remains low. Bolivia has one of the highest cervical cancer mortality rates in the Americas. As it redoubles efforts to deliver universal hea…
View article: Understanding socio-labor inclusion among young adults with autism spectrum and mental disorders: preliminary findings
Understanding socio-labor inclusion among young adults with autism spectrum and mental disorders: preliminary findings Open
Introduction Previous studies suggest that adults with mental disorders (MD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are more likely to be unemployed than those without MD. However, it is unclear whether working adults with MD or ASD perceive th…
View article: Stingless bees: uses and management by meliponiculturist women in the Chaco region of Bolivia
Stingless bees: uses and management by meliponiculturist women in the Chaco region of Bolivia Open
View article: Formación pedagógica y su vinculación disciplinar en docentes universitarios del área de salud. Una indagación en universidades de Argentina y Chile
Formación pedagógica y su vinculación disciplinar en docentes universitarios del área de salud. Una indagación en universidades de Argentina y Chile Open
Se presentan los resultados de un estudio con enfoque cualitativo, cuya intención fue indagar el sentido de la formación pedagógica e interpretar la vinculación entre la formación pedagógica y disciplinar en salud en dos universidades públ…
View article: Response of Care Services for Patients with HIV/AIDS during a Pandemic: Perspectives of Health Staff in Bolivia
Response of Care Services for Patients with HIV/AIDS during a Pandemic: Perspectives of Health Staff in Bolivia Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented crisis striking health services, generating risks of setbacks in health care and affecting the most vulnerable populations such as HIV patients. This study aims to explore the impact of the…
View article: Child-Focused Mental Health Interventions for Disasters Recovery: A Rapid Review of Experiences to Inform Return-to-School Strategies After COVID-19
Child-Focused Mental Health Interventions for Disasters Recovery: A Rapid Review of Experiences to Inform Return-to-School Strategies After COVID-19 Open
There is a worldwide need for mental health interventions to address the mental health needs of children under 12 who are returning to school in the post-COVID-19 environment. The basic characteristics of child-focused, post-crisis interve…
View article: Can mystery patients evaluate the quality of cervical cancer screenings? A pilot study in Bolivia
Can mystery patients evaluate the quality of cervical cancer screenings? A pilot study in Bolivia Open
Objective This pilot study assesses the feasibility of using mystery patients to evaluate cervical cancer screenings provided to women in rural Bolivia. Methods We developed a protocol with local officials and adapted and pre-tested a debr…
View article: Old and new coronaviruses in the elderly
Old and new coronaviruses in the elderly Open
View article: Psychological well-being and employment status during the COVID-19 pandemic
Psychological well-being and employment status during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Introduction Several restrictive measures have been implemented to reduced COVID- 19 impact with unknown consequences on people daily life. Objectives The primary objective is to asses the psychosocial impact and employment status changes …
View article: Framing the implementation process of a social innovation project for people with severe mental disorders in chile
Framing the implementation process of a social innovation project for people with severe mental disorders in chile Open
Introduction There are important challenges for the effective inclusion in society of people with severe mental disorders (SMD). The POTENCIA T intervention supports the formation of work cooperatives for the socio-labour inclusion of peop…
View article: Psychosocial effects of COVID-19 pandemic in Bolivia. Preliminary results
Psychosocial effects of COVID-19 pandemic in Bolivia. Preliminary results Open
Introduction The global health crisis due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and related containment measures have led to changes in daily life and, therefore, social and psychological impacts on the population. Objectives To explore t…
View article: Coronavirus e impacto psicosocial en Chile
Coronavirus e impacto psicosocial en Chile Open