Maria Teresa Solis-Soto
Biographic Data
| ID | 298868 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Maria Teresa Solis-Soto |
| GIVEN NAMES | Maria Teresa |
| FAMILY NAME | Solis-Soto |
| SIGNATURE | SOLIS-SOTO M T |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of O'Higgins |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4787-3688 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Translation, cultural adaptation, and content validity evaluation of a mental health literacy instrument in Bolivia
Background: Mental health literacy (MHL)-individuals' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about mental health-plays a key role in promoting public mental health. Accurate MHL measurement helps identify knowledge gaps, reduce stigma, and encourage help-seeking. However, culturally validated instruments remain scarce in low- and middle-income countries, including Bolivia. Objectives: This study aimed to carry out the translation cultural adaptation a…
Health-related quality of life and associated factors among autistic adolescents and young adults, and their peers with mental disorders, and without autism or mental disorders in Chile
BACKGROUND: Prior studies suggest that autistic individuals have a lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL) than non-autistic populations. However, few studies have compared autistic individuals to peers with mental disorders. Furthermore, little is known about HRQoL in autistic individuals in Latin America, where distinct social, cultural, and health system contexts may substantially determine well-being and access to support. METHODS: This …
Mediating role of perceived social support in the relationship between unemployment and mental distress among healthcare graduates during the Covid-19 era
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-sectional analysis within a cohort study was conducted using data from 109 healthcare graduates from Bolivia collected through an online survey in 2022. The survey measured employment status, mental distress with the…
Musculoskeletal disorders and quality of life for Chilean teachers during the Covid-19 pandemic at the academic year-end
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 musculoskeletal disorders and quality of life from the end of the academic period during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective Evaluate musculoskeletal disorders rates and their association with quality of life perceptions am…
Community strategies for health promotion and prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases with a focus on physical activity and nutrition
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 physical inactivity and excess malnutrition stand out. Currently, in Chile, there is no evidence at the regional and local level on the impact of physical activity and healthy nutrition plans and interventions on healt…
Stingless bees
Background Stingless bees have a great value as main pollinators of wild flowering and cultivated plants, thus playing a fundamental role in the maintenance of biodiversity and food security in Latin America. Despite their importance, stingless bees face numerous threats causing alarming population declines. Moreover, stingless bees have a great cultural and traditional value, since most products from the hive are used for a wide variety of purpo…
Response of Care Services for Patients with HIV/Aids during a Pandemic
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 COVID-19 pandemic on the operational management of health services for people living with HIV/AIDS in Cochabamba, Bolivia. We applied a qualitative approach using semi-structured in-depth interviews with ten ke…
Courses on Basic Occupational Safety and Health
Integrating basic occupational health services into primary care is encouraged by the Pan American Health Organization. However, concrete initiatives are still scarce. We aimed to develop a training program focusing on prevention of occupational risks for primary healthcare professionals. This train-the-trainer program was piloted at four universities in Chile and Peru. Occupational health or primary healthcare lecturers formed a team with repres…
Relationship between vaccination and nutritional status in children
A body of evidence suggests that vaccines support the development of the immune system and also improve overall health
Stingless bees
Background Stingless bees have a great value as main pollinators of wild flowering and cultivated plants, thus playing a fundamental role in the maintenance of biodiversity and food security in Latin America. Despite their importance, stingless bees face numerous threats causing alarming population declines. Moreover, stingless bees have a great cultural and traditional value, since most products from the hive are used for a wide variety of purpo…
Relationship between vaccination and nutritional status in children
A body of evidence suggests that vaccines support the development of the immune system and also improve overall health
Courses on Basic Occupational Safety and Health
Integrating basic occupational health services into primary care is encouraged by the Pan American Health Organization. However, concrete initiatives are still scarce. We aimed to develop a training program focusing on prevention of occupational risks for primary healthcare professionals. This train-the-trainer program was piloted at four universities in Chile and Peru. Occupational health or primary healthcare lecturers formed a team with repres…
Relationship between vaccination and nutritional status in children
A body of evidence suggests that vaccines support the development of the immune system and also improve overall health
Response of Care Services for Patients with HIV/Aids during a Pandemic
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 COVID-19 pandemic on the operational management of health services for people living with HIV/AIDS in Cochabamba, Bolivia. We applied a qualitative approach using semi-structured in-depth interviews with ten ke…
Stingless bees
Background Stingless bees have a great value as main pollinators of wild flowering and cultivated plants, thus playing a fundamental role in the maintenance of biodiversity and food security in Latin America. Despite their importance, stingless bees face numerous threats causing alarming population declines. Moreover, stingless bees have a great cultural and traditional value, since most products from the hive are used for a wide variety of purpo…
Musculoskeletal disorders and quality of life for Chilean teachers during the Covid-19 pandemic at the academic year-end
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 musculoskeletal disorders and quality of life from the end of the academic period during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective Evaluate musculoskeletal disorders rates and their association with quality of life perceptions am…
Community strategies for health promotion and prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases with a focus on physical activity and nutrition
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 physical inactivity and excess malnutrition stand out. Currently, in Chile, there is no evidence at the regional and local level on the impact of physical activity and healthy nutrition plans and interventions on healt…
Mediating role of perceived social support in the relationship between unemployment and mental distress among healthcare graduates during the Covid-19 era
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-sectional analysis within a cohort study was conducted using data from 109 healthcare graduates from Bolivia collected through an online survey in 2022. The survey measured employment status, mental distress with the…
Translation, cultural adaptation, and content validity evaluation of a mental health literacy instrument in Bolivia
Background: Mental health literacy (MHL)-individuals' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about mental health-plays a key role in promoting public mental health. Accurate MHL measurement helps identify knowledge gaps, reduce stigma, and encourage help-seeking. However, culturally validated instruments remain scarce in low- and middle-income countries, including Bolivia. Objectives: This study aimed to carry out the translation cultural adaptation a…
Health-related quality of life and associated factors among autistic adolescents and young adults, and their peers with mental disorders, and without autism or mental disorders in Chile
BACKGROUND: Prior studies suggest that autistic individuals have a lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL) than non-autistic populations. However, few studies have compared autistic individuals to peers with mental disorders. Furthermore, little is known about HRQoL in autistic individuals in Latin America, where distinct social, cultural, and health system contexts may substantially determine well-being and access to support. METHODS: This …
Medicine (6 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Health care (3 works) · Mental health (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Medical education (2 works)