Paula Hidalgo-Andrade
Biographic Data
| ID | 1259207 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Paula Hidalgo-Andrade |
| GIVEN NAMES | Paula |
| FAMILY NAME | Hidalgo-Andrade |
| SIGNATURE | HIDALGO-ANDRADE P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universidad de Las Américas |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1797-3258 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Envisioning family, but where? Parenthood-related geographic preferences among childless LGB and heterosexual adults in Ecuador
Introduction Research on parenthood aspirations among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults has expanded, yet little is known about the geographic contexts in which parenthood is envisioned, particularly in the Global South. This question has practical relevance because unequal legal recognition, social acceptance, economic opportunity, and personal safety may make the exercise of family formation rights partly contingent on mobility. Methods U…
Balancing Compassion and Self‐Care
Working in palliative care is both an exhausting and an enriching experience. Self‐care is vital because it protects against the risk of developing burnout and predicts higher quality of life levels. Self‐care is a shared responsibility between the individuals and their contexts. This qualitative study aimed to understand the self‐care practices of Ecuadorian palliative care teams and design a self‐care self‐planning tool for local volunteers, st…
Exploring support strategies and training needs for teachers in navigating illness, bereavement, and death-related challenges in the classroom
This scoping review aimed to examine support strategies teachers can use to address illness, grief, and death in the classroom. A total of 24 scientific articles were analyzed from various databases: Medline (PubMed), SCOPUS, Web of Science, Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), Scielo, Dialnet Plus, ScienceDirect Elsevier, OECD Library, and PsycInfo. These articles were subjected to a rigorous quality analysis process. Through a narrati…
Variations of work engagement and psychological distress based on three working modalities during the Covid-19 pandemic
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus became a global health threat affecting people’s mental and physical health, as well as working conditions and modalities. The reorganization of the work environment also affected work engagement and psychological distress levels. This manuscript assesses how work engagement and distress vary according to gender and age across three working modalities. We used a vol…
Por qué tanto escándalo
Introducción: El estudio de las actitudes hacia la homosexualidad y homoparentalidad ha empleado múltiples mecanismos para recolectar y analizar datos cuantitativos y cualitativos. En este artículo, se analizan los comentarios en redes sociales públicas que se suscitaron ante el estreno y la polémica alrededor de la escena de un beso entre dos mujeres en la película ‘Lightyear’ estrenada en 2022. El objetivo de este artículo fue identificar las a…
Attitudes Toward Lesbians, Gay Men, and Their Rights in a Sample of Ecuadorian Cisgender Men and Women
Since 1997, Ecuador has undergone a series of changes to ensure family rights to sexual minorities. However, there is still limited research regarding attitudes toward them. This study focused on the attitudes toward lesbians (L), gay men (G), and their rights. A sample of 318 cisgender Ecuadorians who responded to an online survey was recruited. Analyses indicated that men, heterosexuals, who practice their religion, attend more frequently to re…
A Comparison of Working Conditions and Workers’ Perceptions among On-Site, Telework, and Hybrid Workers in Ecuador during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many companies to adopt different work modalities to ensure their operation during this period. In this study, we described and compared working conditions and perceptions among face-to-face workers, teleworkers, and hybrid workers in Ecuador. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 542 participants, using a self-report survey to assess sociodemographic data, working conditions, and workers' percept…
This is not What God Intended”
Predictors of Attitudes toward Lesbian and Gay Parenting in an Ecuadorian Sample
In the past few years, Ecuador has experienced legal changes toward the recognition of sexual minority rights. However, lesbian and gay (LG) individuals and couples still face legal obstacles to become parents and social barriers that place their families in disadvantage compared to their heterosexual counterparts. To date, it is not known whether the legal changes reflect society’s move toward a more progressive and accepting climate. This study…
Knowledge of Palliative Care in Ecuador
Palliative care is a holistic approach to care for people with chronic, advanced, and life-threatening illnesses. It improves the quality of life of patients and their caregivers. However, there is still limited access to palliative care in many countries. Knowledge about palliative care is key to increase its availability. Thus, this article aimed to explore the knowledge of the general population about palliative care in Ecuador. The study had …
Psychological Factors, Leisure Activities, and Satisfaction during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of millions of people worldwide. This study aimed to analyze the effects of several psychological factors (self-esteem, self-control, and emotional stability) over lifestyle-related variables (time spent on leisure activities) and the levels of satisfaction (family, friends, work, and leisure satisfaction) experienced during the COVID-19 outbreak. Data for this article were retrieved as part of a cross…
Empathy and Covid-19
Empathy plays a fundamental role in health related occupations. In this study, we analysed empathy levels in professionals (117) and students (170) from various healthcare fields in Ecuador during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Interpersonal Reactivity Index was used in an online survey. The results show high levels of empathy in both groups, influenced by age and gender. The students presented higher levels of personal distress, and their age was ne…
Sexual Behaviors and HIV/STI Prevention Strategies Among Sexual Minority Men in Ecuador Who Use Geosocial Networking Apps
Around the world, geosocial networking apps have become widely popular among sexual minority men (SMM). This research analyzed the sexual behaviors and HIV and STI prevention strategies (HIV/STI testing, HIV/STI inquiry, and HIV/STI disclosure) of an online-recruited sample of 284 SMM living in Ecuador. Sexting and oral sex were the most common sexual behaviors among SMM in the sample. Most participants had low perceptions of HIV and STI risk; 85…
Geosocial Networking Apps Use Among Sexual Minority Men in Ecuador
Geosocial networking applications (GSN apps) have become important socialization contexts for sexual minority men (SMM). Despite their popularity, there is limited research carried out in Latin American countries and no single previous study done in Ecuador. To fill this gap, this exploratory study described and analyzed the relationships between the sociodemographic characteristics of SMM using GSN apps, their sought and fulfilled expectations, …
Geosocial Networking Apps Use Among Sexual Minority Men in Ecuador
Geosocial networking applications (GSN apps) have become important socialization contexts for sexual minority men (SMM). Despite their popularity, there is limited research carried out in Latin American countries and no single previous study done in Ecuador. To fill this gap, this exploratory study described and analyzed the relationships between the sociodemographic characteristics of SMM using GSN apps, their sought and fulfilled expectations, …
Attitudes Toward Lesbians, Gay Men, and Their Rights in a Sample of Ecuadorian Cisgender Men and Women
Since 1997, Ecuador has undergone a series of changes to ensure family rights to sexual minorities. However, there is still limited research regarding attitudes toward them. This study focused on the attitudes toward lesbians (L), gay men (G), and their rights. A sample of 318 cisgender Ecuadorians who responded to an online survey was recruited. Analyses indicated that men, heterosexuals, who practice their religion, attend more frequently to re…
This is not What God Intended”
Predictors of Attitudes toward Lesbian and Gay Parenting in an Ecuadorian Sample
In the past few years, Ecuador has experienced legal changes toward the recognition of sexual minority rights. However, lesbian and gay (LG) individuals and couples still face legal obstacles to become parents and social barriers that place their families in disadvantage compared to their heterosexual counterparts. To date, it is not known whether the legal changes reflect society’s move toward a more progressive and accepting climate. This study…
Knowledge of Palliative Care in Ecuador
Palliative care is a holistic approach to care for people with chronic, advanced, and life-threatening illnesses. It improves the quality of life of patients and their caregivers. However, there is still limited access to palliative care in many countries. Knowledge about palliative care is key to increase its availability. Thus, this article aimed to explore the knowledge of the general population about palliative care in Ecuador. The study had …
Psychological Factors, Leisure Activities, and Satisfaction during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of millions of people worldwide. This study aimed to analyze the effects of several psychological factors (self-esteem, self-control, and emotional stability) over lifestyle-related variables (time spent on leisure activities) and the levels of satisfaction (family, friends, work, and leisure satisfaction) experienced during the COVID-19 outbreak. Data for this article were retrieved as part of a cross…
Empathy and Covid-19
Empathy plays a fundamental role in health related occupations. In this study, we analysed empathy levels in professionals (117) and students (170) from various healthcare fields in Ecuador during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Interpersonal Reactivity Index was used in an online survey. The results show high levels of empathy in both groups, influenced by age and gender. The students presented higher levels of personal distress, and their age was ne…
Sexual Behaviors and HIV/STI Prevention Strategies Among Sexual Minority Men in Ecuador Who Use Geosocial Networking Apps
Around the world, geosocial networking apps have become widely popular among sexual minority men (SMM). This research analyzed the sexual behaviors and HIV and STI prevention strategies (HIV/STI testing, HIV/STI inquiry, and HIV/STI disclosure) of an online-recruited sample of 284 SMM living in Ecuador. Sexting and oral sex were the most common sexual behaviors among SMM in the sample. Most participants had low perceptions of HIV and STI risk; 85…
Geosocial Networking Apps Use Among Sexual Minority Men in Ecuador
Geosocial networking applications (GSN apps) have become important socialization contexts for sexual minority men (SMM). Despite their popularity, there is limited research carried out in Latin American countries and no single previous study done in Ecuador. To fill this gap, this exploratory study described and analyzed the relationships between the sociodemographic characteristics of SMM using GSN apps, their sought and fulfilled expectations, …
A Comparison of Working Conditions and Workers’ Perceptions among On-Site, Telework, and Hybrid Workers in Ecuador during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many companies to adopt different work modalities to ensure their operation during this period. In this study, we described and compared working conditions and perceptions among face-to-face workers, teleworkers, and hybrid workers in Ecuador. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 542 participants, using a self-report survey to assess sociodemographic data, working conditions, and workers' percept…
This is not What God Intended”
Variations of work engagement and psychological distress based on three working modalities during the Covid-19 pandemic
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus became a global health threat affecting people’s mental and physical health, as well as working conditions and modalities. The reorganization of the work environment also affected work engagement and psychological distress levels. This manuscript assesses how work engagement and distress vary according to gender and age across three working modalities. We used a vol…
Por qué tanto escándalo
Introducción: El estudio de las actitudes hacia la homosexualidad y homoparentalidad ha empleado múltiples mecanismos para recolectar y analizar datos cuantitativos y cualitativos. En este artículo, se analizan los comentarios en redes sociales públicas que se suscitaron ante el estreno y la polémica alrededor de la escena de un beso entre dos mujeres en la película ‘Lightyear’ estrenada en 2022. El objetivo de este artículo fue identificar las a…
Attitudes Toward Lesbians, Gay Men, and Their Rights in a Sample of Ecuadorian Cisgender Men and Women
Since 1997, Ecuador has undergone a series of changes to ensure family rights to sexual minorities. However, there is still limited research regarding attitudes toward them. This study focused on the attitudes toward lesbians (L), gay men (G), and their rights. A sample of 318 cisgender Ecuadorians who responded to an online survey was recruited. Analyses indicated that men, heterosexuals, who practice their religion, attend more frequently to re…
Exploring support strategies and training needs for teachers in navigating illness, bereavement, and death-related challenges in the classroom
This scoping review aimed to examine support strategies teachers can use to address illness, grief, and death in the classroom. A total of 24 scientific articles were analyzed from various databases: Medline (PubMed), SCOPUS, Web of Science, Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), Scielo, Dialnet Plus, ScienceDirect Elsevier, OECD Library, and PsycInfo. These articles were subjected to a rigorous quality analysis process. Through a narrati…
Balancing Compassion and Self‐Care
Working in palliative care is both an exhausting and an enriching experience. Self‐care is vital because it protects against the risk of developing burnout and predicts higher quality of life levels. Self‐care is a shared responsibility between the individuals and their contexts. This qualitative study aimed to understand the self‐care practices of Ecuadorian palliative care teams and design a self‐care self‐planning tool for local volunteers, st…
Envisioning family, but where? Parenthood-related geographic preferences among childless LGB and heterosexual adults in Ecuador
Introduction Research on parenthood aspirations among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults has expanded, yet little is known about the geographic contexts in which parenthood is envisioned, particularly in the Global South. This question has practical relevance because unequal legal recognition, social acceptance, economic opportunity, and personal safety may make the exercise of family formation rights partly contingent on mobility. Methods U…
Psychology (12 works) · Medicine (9 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (4 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Political science (4 works)