Pilar Torres-Pereda
Biographic Data
| ID | 202836 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Pilar Torres-Pereda |
| GIVEN NAMES | Pilar |
| FAMILY NAME | Torres-Pereda |
| SIGNATURE | TORRES-PEREDA P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1869-2044 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 20 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
El continuum de violencia en Centroamérica, México y Eeuu y la salud mental de adolescentes migrantes no acompañados
La migración irregular de niñas, niños y adolescentes no acompañados de Centroamérica hacia México y Estados Unidos ha aumentado en la última década. Estos adolescentes enfrentan un continuum de violencia en el origen, tránsito y destino, que impacta su salud mental y bienestar. Este estudio analiza las violencias experimentadas por niñas, niños y adolescentes no acompañados en sus comunidades de origen, durante el tránsito migratorio y en el des…
Percepciones sobre uso de condón e ITS/VIH
(analítico): Estudio cualitativo que explora percepciones del uso de condón en relación con las ITS/VIH de jóvenes mexicanos migrantes y no migrantes a los Estados Unidos. Realizamos 40 entrevistas a profundidad a hombres y mujeres de 15 a 24 años de edad en dos municipios de México. Indagamos respecto a la construcción social de la sexualidad, la percepción del riesgo y la vulnerabilidad, en relación con el uso del condón e ITS. Los hallazgos in…
Hospital accreditation in Mexico fails to improve the quality of healthcare
Healthcare quality in low- and middle-income countries poses a significant challenge, contributing to heightened mortality rates from treatable conditions. The accreditation of health facilities was part of the former health reform in Mexico, proposed as a mechanism to enhance healthcare quality. This study assesses the performance of hospital accreditation in Mexico, utilizing indicators of effectiveness, efficiency, and safety. Employing a long…
The scope and sustainability of, and data about, utilization of embedded research
Embedded implementation research is an innovative tool that may foster the utilization of research and strengthen health programs and services. Considering the internal dynamics of such research teams will enhance planning and strategies for research utilization as well as the sustainability of practical and actionable findings
Misinformation messages shared via WhatsApp in Mexico during the Covid-19 pandemic
Little is known about the role of WhatsApp in spreading misinformation during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico. The aim of this study is to analyze the message content, format, authorship, time trends and social media distribution channels of misinformation in WhatsApp messages in Mexico. From March 18 to June 30, 2020 the authors collected all WhatsApp messages received via their personal contacts and their social networks that conta…
Replacement of core team members on embedded implementation research teams
Objective. To understand how replacement of decision-makers (DMs) serving as principal investigators (PI) or co-PIs on research teams may affect the feasibility and value of embedded implementation research (EIR) used to improve health policies, programs, and services in Latin America and the Caribbean. Methods. This was a descriptive qualitative study based on 39 semistructured interviews with 13 embedded research teams selected by financing age…
Tuberculosis screening indicators in indigenous population in Colombia
This study aims to evaluate, via a mixed methods study, the implementation of the screening process for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) within indigenous population of the Department of Cauca, Colombia, during the 2016-2018 period. Indicators assessing the PTB screening process were elaborated and estimated. Subsequently, an evaluation of the indicators were performed based on a sampling process from health care providers of the municipalities with …
Embedded implementation research determinants in Latin American health systems
OBJECTIVE: To assess the determinants of embedded implementation research (EIR) conduct in seven Latin American and Caribbean countries. METHODS: This qualitative interpretative study conducted and analyzed 14 semi-structured interviews based on a grounded theory approach using Atlas-ti© 7.5.7. We grouped the conditions appointed by interviewees as determinants of EIR conduct into six domains. RESULTS: The participation of high-level engaged deci…
Tuberculosis care cascade for the indigenous population in Colombia
Objective. Construct and evaluate the care cascade for pulmonary tuberculosis in the indigenous population of the department of Cauca (Colombia) and identify existing gaps. Methods. Mixed-methods sequential explanatory design. In the first phase, the pulmonary tuberculosis care cascade for the indigenous population of Cauca was evaluated. Data were obtained from secondary sources and all cases diagnosed from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2017 wer…
Embedding research into health services in Latin America and the Caribbean
This article describes the main models for embedding research and the successful experiences and challenges faced in joint work by researchers and decisionmakers who participated in the Embedding Research for the Sustainable Development Goals (ER-SDG) initiative, and the experience of the Technical Support Center. In June 2018, funding was granted to 13 pre-selected research projects from 11 middle- and low-income countries in Latin America and t…
Experiencias y retos del Centro de Apoyo Técnico en la investigación integrada en los servicios en América Latina y el Caribe
En este artículo se describen los principales modelos de integración, las experiencias de éxito y los retos del trabajo conjunto de los investigadores y los tomadores de decisiones participantes en la iniciativa Incorporación de la Investigación para Avanzar en el Cumplimiento de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ER-SDG), y la experiencia del Centro de Apoyo Técnico (CAT). En junio de 2018 se otorgó financiamiento, previa selección, a 13 pr…
Analysis of implementation outcomes of quality improvement initiatives in Haiti
Objective. To assess the process and outcomes of the implementation of an electronic fingerprint initiative as part of quality improvement in three health facilities in the Northern Department of Haiti, in terms of its acceptability, adoption, feasibility, fidelity, and sustainability. In Haiti, poor attendance of the healthcare workforce is a nationwide problem, closely related to the quality of care. Three health institutions have tried to impl…
What are the characteristics of the champion that influence the implementation of quality improvement programs
Adolescent Friendly Services
OBJECTIVE: To assess the quality of adolescent friendly health services. METHODS: Qualitative assessment using the simulated user technique in first level clinics of Health Services of Morelos, Mexico, during 2018. Ten out of 17 facilities with non-exclusive adolescent friendly services were randomly selected. An additional facility with exclusive adolescent friendly services was included as an intensive subsample. Four adolescents served as simu…
Cascada de atención de la tuberculosis para la población indígena en Colombia
Objetivo. Construir y evaluar la cascada de atención de la tuberculosis pulmonar en la población indígena del departamento del Cauca (Colombia) e identificar las brechas existentes. Métodos. Metodología mixta con diseño secuencial explicativo. En la primera fase se evaluó la cascada de atención de la tuberculosis pulmonar para la población indígena del Cauca. Se obtuvieron datos de fuentes secundarias y se incluyeron todos los casos diagnosticado…
Impact of the ‘Seguro Médico Siglo XXI’ medical insurance programme on neonatal and infant mortality in Mexico, 2006–14
The ‘Seguro Médico Siglo XXI’ (SMSXXI), a universal coverage medical insurance programme for children under 5 years of age, started in 2006 to help avoid catastrophic health expenditures in poor families without social security in Mexico. The study used information from the National Health Information System for the 2006–14 period. An ecological approach was followed with a panel of the 2457 municipalities of Mexico as the units of analysis. The …
An explanatory analysis of economic and health inequality changes among Mexican indigenous people, 2000-2010
Despite a decade of efforts to promote public programs, poverty persists and is a particular burden for indigenous populations within Mexican society. In light of the results, it would be advisable to review public policy and to specifically target future policy to the needs of the indigenous population
Migrants Suffering Violence While in Transit Through Mexico
Migration Decision-Making Among Mexican Youth
We explored migration decisions using in-depth, semistructured interviews with male and female youth ages 14 to 24 ( n = 47) from two Mexican communities, one with high and one with low U.S. migration density. Half were return migrants and half were nonmigrants with relatives in the United States. Migrant and nonmigrant youth expressed different preferences, especially in terms of education and their ability to wait for financial gain. Reasons fo…
Acceptability and reliability of an adolescent risk behavior questionnaire administered with audio and computer support
The use of ACASI systems in disadvantaged households to obtain data on adolescent risk behavior is not only feasible but may also improve data quality in the case of complex questionnaires, compared with FFIs, and should therefore be considered as an alternative survey method
Migration Decision-Making Among Mexican Youth
We explored migration decisions using in-depth, semistructured interviews with male and female youth ages 14 to 24 ( n = 47) from two Mexican communities, one with high and one with low U.S. migration density. Half were return migrants and half were nonmigrants with relatives in the United States. Migrant and nonmigrant youth expressed different preferences, especially in terms of education and their ability to wait for financial gain. Reasons fo…
Impact of the ‘Seguro Médico Siglo XXI’ medical insurance programme on neonatal and infant mortality in Mexico, 2006–14
The ‘Seguro Médico Siglo XXI’ (SMSXXI), a universal coverage medical insurance programme for children under 5 years of age, started in 2006 to help avoid catastrophic health expenditures in poor families without social security in Mexico. The study used information from the National Health Information System for the 2006–14 period. An ecological approach was followed with a panel of the 2457 municipalities of Mexico as the units of analysis. The …
Acceptability and reliability of an adolescent risk behavior questionnaire administered with audio and computer support
The use of ACASI systems in disadvantaged households to obtain data on adolescent risk behavior is not only feasible but may also improve data quality in the case of complex questionnaires, compared with FFIs, and should therefore be considered as an alternative survey method
Migrants Suffering Violence While in Transit Through Mexico
Migration Decision-Making Among Mexican Youth
We explored migration decisions using in-depth, semistructured interviews with male and female youth ages 14 to 24 ( n = 47) from two Mexican communities, one with high and one with low U.S. migration density. Half were return migrants and half were nonmigrants with relatives in the United States. Migrant and nonmigrant youth expressed different preferences, especially in terms of education and their ability to wait for financial gain. Reasons fo…
An explanatory analysis of economic and health inequality changes among Mexican indigenous people, 2000-2010
Despite a decade of efforts to promote public programs, poverty persists and is a particular burden for indigenous populations within Mexican society. In light of the results, it would be advisable to review public policy and to specifically target future policy to the needs of the indigenous population
What are the characteristics of the champion that influence the implementation of quality improvement programs
Adolescent Friendly Services
OBJECTIVE: To assess the quality of adolescent friendly health services. METHODS: Qualitative assessment using the simulated user technique in first level clinics of Health Services of Morelos, Mexico, during 2018. Ten out of 17 facilities with non-exclusive adolescent friendly services were randomly selected. An additional facility with exclusive adolescent friendly services was included as an intensive subsample. Four adolescents served as simu…
Cascada de atención de la tuberculosis para la población indígena en Colombia
Objetivo. Construir y evaluar la cascada de atención de la tuberculosis pulmonar en la población indígena del departamento del Cauca (Colombia) e identificar las brechas existentes. Métodos. Metodología mixta con diseño secuencial explicativo. En la primera fase se evaluó la cascada de atención de la tuberculosis pulmonar para la población indígena del Cauca. Se obtuvieron datos de fuentes secundarias y se incluyeron todos los casos diagnosticado…
Impact of the ‘Seguro Médico Siglo XXI’ medical insurance programme on neonatal and infant mortality in Mexico, 2006–14
The ‘Seguro Médico Siglo XXI’ (SMSXXI), a universal coverage medical insurance programme for children under 5 years of age, started in 2006 to help avoid catastrophic health expenditures in poor families without social security in Mexico. The study used information from the National Health Information System for the 2006–14 period. An ecological approach was followed with a panel of the 2457 municipalities of Mexico as the units of analysis. The …
Embedded implementation research determinants in Latin American health systems
OBJECTIVE: To assess the determinants of embedded implementation research (EIR) conduct in seven Latin American and Caribbean countries. METHODS: This qualitative interpretative study conducted and analyzed 14 semi-structured interviews based on a grounded theory approach using Atlas-ti© 7.5.7. We grouped the conditions appointed by interviewees as determinants of EIR conduct into six domains. RESULTS: The participation of high-level engaged deci…
Tuberculosis care cascade for the indigenous population in Colombia
Objective. Construct and evaluate the care cascade for pulmonary tuberculosis in the indigenous population of the department of Cauca (Colombia) and identify existing gaps. Methods. Mixed-methods sequential explanatory design. In the first phase, the pulmonary tuberculosis care cascade for the indigenous population of Cauca was evaluated. Data were obtained from secondary sources and all cases diagnosed from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2017 wer…
Embedding research into health services in Latin America and the Caribbean
This article describes the main models for embedding research and the successful experiences and challenges faced in joint work by researchers and decisionmakers who participated in the Embedding Research for the Sustainable Development Goals (ER-SDG) initiative, and the experience of the Technical Support Center. In June 2018, funding was granted to 13 pre-selected research projects from 11 middle- and low-income countries in Latin America and t…
Experiencias y retos del Centro de Apoyo Técnico en la investigación integrada en los servicios en América Latina y el Caribe
En este artículo se describen los principales modelos de integración, las experiencias de éxito y los retos del trabajo conjunto de los investigadores y los tomadores de decisiones participantes en la iniciativa Incorporación de la Investigación para Avanzar en el Cumplimiento de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ER-SDG), y la experiencia del Centro de Apoyo Técnico (CAT). En junio de 2018 se otorgó financiamiento, previa selección, a 13 pr…
Analysis of implementation outcomes of quality improvement initiatives in Haiti
Objective. To assess the process and outcomes of the implementation of an electronic fingerprint initiative as part of quality improvement in three health facilities in the Northern Department of Haiti, in terms of its acceptability, adoption, feasibility, fidelity, and sustainability. In Haiti, poor attendance of the healthcare workforce is a nationwide problem, closely related to the quality of care. Three health institutions have tried to impl…
Tuberculosis screening indicators in indigenous population in Colombia
This study aims to evaluate, via a mixed methods study, the implementation of the screening process for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) within indigenous population of the Department of Cauca, Colombia, during the 2016-2018 period. Indicators assessing the PTB screening process were elaborated and estimated. Subsequently, an evaluation of the indicators were performed based on a sampling process from health care providers of the municipalities with …
Misinformation messages shared via WhatsApp in Mexico during the Covid-19 pandemic
Little is known about the role of WhatsApp in spreading misinformation during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico. The aim of this study is to analyze the message content, format, authorship, time trends and social media distribution channels of misinformation in WhatsApp messages in Mexico. From March 18 to June 30, 2020 the authors collected all WhatsApp messages received via their personal contacts and their social networks that conta…
Replacement of core team members on embedded implementation research teams
Objective. To understand how replacement of decision-makers (DMs) serving as principal investigators (PI) or co-PIs on research teams may affect the feasibility and value of embedded implementation research (EIR) used to improve health policies, programs, and services in Latin America and the Caribbean. Methods. This was a descriptive qualitative study based on 39 semistructured interviews with 13 embedded research teams selected by financing age…
Hospital accreditation in Mexico fails to improve the quality of healthcare
Healthcare quality in low- and middle-income countries poses a significant challenge, contributing to heightened mortality rates from treatable conditions. The accreditation of health facilities was part of the former health reform in Mexico, proposed as a mechanism to enhance healthcare quality. This study assesses the performance of hospital accreditation in Mexico, utilizing indicators of effectiveness, efficiency, and safety. Employing a long…
The scope and sustainability of, and data about, utilization of embedded research
Embedded implementation research is an innovative tool that may foster the utilization of research and strengthen health programs and services. Considering the internal dynamics of such research teams will enhance planning and strategies for research utilization as well as the sustainability of practical and actionable findings
Percepciones sobre uso de condón e ITS/VIH
(analítico): Estudio cualitativo que explora percepciones del uso de condón en relación con las ITS/VIH de jóvenes mexicanos migrantes y no migrantes a los Estados Unidos. Realizamos 40 entrevistas a profundidad a hombres y mujeres de 15 a 24 años de edad en dos municipios de México. Indagamos respecto a la construcción social de la sexualidad, la percepción del riesgo y la vulnerabilidad, en relación con el uso del condón e ITS. Los hallazgos in…
El continuum de violencia en Centroamérica, México y Eeuu y la salud mental de adolescentes migrantes no acompañados
La migración irregular de niñas, niños y adolescentes no acompañados de Centroamérica hacia México y Estados Unidos ha aumentado en la última década. Estos adolescentes enfrentan un continuum de violencia en el origen, tránsito y destino, que impacta su salud mental y bienestar. Este estudio analiza las violencias experimentadas por niñas, niños y adolescentes no acompañados en sus comunidades de origen, durante el tránsito migratorio y en el des…
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