María Del Pilar Fernández
Biographic Data
| ID | 4156568 |
|---|---|
| NAME | María Del Pilar Fernández |
| GIVEN NAMES | María Del Pilar |
| FAMILY NAME | Fernández |
| SIGNATURE | FERNANDEZ M P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Earth Island Institute |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8645-2267 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 2 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 5 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Trends and patterns of varicella zoster virus infection in Kilifi
There is limited epidemiologic data on varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections from low- and middle-income countries including Kenya. We aimed to describe the seroepidemiology of VZV in Kilifi, Kenya, where varicella vaccine is not included in the national infant immunization program, in order to generate evidence to inform vaccine policy. We conducted a retrospective serosurvey utilizing archived plasma and serum samples from cross-sectional pop…
Operational epidemiology of the early phase of the 2026 Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
The 2026 Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda occurred in a fragile cross-border setting marked by delayed recognition, diagnostic uncertainty, insecurity, population mobility, community mistrust, and healthcare-worker exposure. We conducted a retrospective operational epidemiology study using official situation reports, public health declarations, ministry statements, WHO and Africa CDC updat…
Health systems collaboration can strengthen climate change resilience
Strengthening the resilience of health systems is a recognised pathway for responding to the impacts of climate change. However, current approaches often rely on biomedical models that exclude Indigenous Peoples and their knowledges. In Latin America, Indigenous communities have long maintained comprehensive health systems that support both individual and collective well-being, rooted in traditional medical knowledges and close engagement with bi…
Provincial variability in congenital heart disease prevalence in Argentina, 2014–2019
Congenital heart defects are a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Early diagnosis is essential to enable timely treatment and improve patient outcomes; however, access to early detection and specialized care is unevenly distributed across regions in Argentina. This study describes the prevalence and timing of diagnosis of congenital heart defects and critical congenital heart defects among live births covered by the publ…
Older adults, gender, and emotions
The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted society, with older adults and men experiencing higher mortality rates. Paradoxically, despite lower mortality risk, women reported higher levels of fear than men. This study examines gendered emotional responses among adults aged 65 and older during the pandemic, using data from 322 individuals (219 women, 103 men) living in non-institutionalized settings and distributed in 45 of Buenos Aires’ 48 neighbo…
Development of a clinical prediction score for Ebola virus disease screening at triage centers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The 2018–2020 Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was the largest since the disease‘s discovery in 1976. Rapid identification and isolation of EVD patients are crucial during triage. This study aimed to develop a clinical prediction score for EVD using clinical and epidemiological predictors. We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study using surveillance data from EVD outbreak, collected during …
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Development of a clinical prediction score for Ebola virus disease screening at triage centers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The 2018–2020 Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was the largest since the disease‘s discovery in 1976. Rapid identification and isolation of EVD patients are crucial during triage. This study aimed to develop a clinical prediction score for EVD using clinical and epidemiological predictors. We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study using surveillance data from EVD outbreak, collected during …
Older adults, gender, and emotions
The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly impacted society, with older adults and men experiencing higher mortality rates. Paradoxically, despite lower mortality risk, women reported higher levels of fear than men. This study examines gendered emotional responses among adults aged 65 and older during the pandemic, using data from 322 individuals (219 women, 103 men) living in non-institutionalized settings and distributed in 45 of Buenos Aires’ 48 neighbo…
Trends and patterns of varicella zoster virus infection in Kilifi
There is limited epidemiologic data on varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections from low- and middle-income countries including Kenya. We aimed to describe the seroepidemiology of VZV in Kilifi, Kenya, where varicella vaccine is not included in the national infant immunization program, in order to generate evidence to inform vaccine policy. We conducted a retrospective serosurvey utilizing archived plasma and serum samples from cross-sectional pop…
Operational epidemiology of the early phase of the 2026 Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
The 2026 Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda occurred in a fragile cross-border setting marked by delayed recognition, diagnostic uncertainty, insecurity, population mobility, community mistrust, and healthcare-worker exposure. We conducted a retrospective operational epidemiology study using official situation reports, public health declarations, ministry statements, WHO and Africa CDC updat…
Health systems collaboration can strengthen climate change resilience
Strengthening the resilience of health systems is a recognised pathway for responding to the impacts of climate change. However, current approaches often rely on biomedical models that exclude Indigenous Peoples and their knowledges. In Latin America, Indigenous communities have long maintained comprehensive health systems that support both individual and collective well-being, rooted in traditional medical knowledges and close engagement with bi…
Provincial variability in congenital heart disease prevalence in Argentina, 2014–2019
Congenital heart defects are a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Early diagnosis is essential to enable timely treatment and improve patient outcomes; however, access to early detection and specialized care is unevenly distributed across regions in Argentina. This study describes the prevalence and timing of diagnosis of congenital heart defects and critical congenital heart defects among live births covered by the publ…
Epidemiology (3 works) · Health care (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Outbreak (2 works) · Public health (2 works) · Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research (2 works) · Virology (2 works) · 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak (1 works) · Aging and Gerontology Research (1 works) · Antibody (1 works)