Eliut Rivera-Segarra
Biographic Data
| ID | 4599043 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Eliut Rivera-Segarra |
| GIVEN NAMES | Eliut |
| FAMILY NAME | Rivera-Segarra |
| SIGNATURE | RIVERA-SEGARRA E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ponce Health Sciences University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8643-9273 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 21 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Assessing content validity of learner milestones for decolonial global health education
The field of global health is rooted in colonialism, and many global health partnerships perpetuate colonial power dynamics. To change this, knowledge and praxis in decoloniality must become a fundamental part of global health education and practice. Since there are no current tools in global health education specifically focusing on decolonial praxis, we drew on existing literature to develop a tool designed to measure a learner clinician’s prog…
Examining suicide literacy among emerging adult medical students in Puerto Rico
Suicide is a leading cause of death among emerging adults (EAs) worldwide, yet suicide literacy (SL) in this population remains understudied, particularly in Puerto Rico (PR). This study assessed SL among EAs enrolled at a medical school in PR and explored its association with knowing someone who had experienced suicidal ideation (SI) or attempted suicide (SA). A cross-sectional study was conducted with 102 participants aged 21–28 years. Particip…
Trusting in times of the Covid-19 crisis
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 government and interpersonal relationships in reducing infections and fostering positive vaccine attitudes. This study investigates the relationship between HCWs’ trust in the workplace and government and depressive symptoms du…
Inequality on the frontline
Healthcare workers (HCWs) were at increased risk for mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic, with prior data suggesting women may be particularly vulnerable. Our global mental health study aimed to examine factors associated with gender differences in psychological distress and depressive symptoms among HCWs during COVID-19. Across 22 countries in South America, Europe, Asia and Africa, 32,410 HCWs participated in the COVID-19 HEalth…
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and previous natural disasters on the mental health of healthcare workers in Puerto Rico
The objective of this study was to assess the impact of COVID-19 pandemic worries (e.g., fear of contagion) and previous exposure to natural disasters (e.g., hurricanes) on Healthcare Workers (HCWs) mental health in Puerto Rico. Participants completed a self-administered online survey including items on sociodemographic information, working conditions, fears, and worries about the COVID-19 pandemic, past natural disaster experiences, depressive s…
Recommendations from Latinx Trans and Non-Binary Individuals to Promote Cancer Prevention in Puerto Rico and Florida
Latinx trans and non-binary individuals (LTNB) face increased cancer-related health disparities. Studies evidence how barriers at the individual, provider and organizational levels drive cancer disparities among LTNB individuals. These barriers increase the emotional discomfort associated with testing and disengagement from cancer prevention efforts. Moreover, there are no guidelines or interventions that address cancer prevention specifically am…
Stigma and social support and their impact on quality of life and self-esteem among women with endometriosis in Latin-America and the Caribbean
Endometriosis is a complex disease affecting approximately 5–10% individuals worldwide. Prevalence rates in Latin-America and the Caribbean are largely unknown, with published data only from Puerto Rico and Chile. Pain associated with endometriosis negatively affects patients’ health and quality of life. However, there is a need to better understand the role played by psychosocial variables such as stigma and social support in diverse cultural co…
Covid-19 impact on the psychological health of Latinx transgender and non-binary individuals in mainland United States and Puerto Rico
Findings evidence that although most of LTNB participants were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in multiple aspects of their lives, those living in Puerto Rico experienced these differently when compared to those in mainland US. More research is needed to understand better the mechanisms and pathways through which this context specifically impacts LTNB health and wellbeing, particularly in Puerto Rico. This study could help shape the …
Examining Cervical Cancer Preventive Behaviors for Latinx Transmasculine Individuals among Medical Students
Latinx transmasculine men (LTM) can be at a particularly high risk for cervical cancer as they lie at the intersection of two health disparity populations (gender and ethnic minorities). Previous research using self-report measures has documented how negative interactions with providers are a key barrier for cervical cancer screening among LTM. However, no research to date has examined, via direct observation, cervical cancer preventive behaviors…
Metal music studies in Latin America
HIV and Depression
Major depression is a prevalent psychiatric disorder among people living with HIV (PWH). Major depression symptoms, including suicidal ideation, can hinder clinical care engagement and anti-retroviral treatment adherence. Research suggests that inquiry about major depression symptomatology and suicidal ideation should be standard practice when offering primary care services to PWH. However, studies examining depression and suicidal ideation inqui…
HIV/Aids and intersectional stigmas
HIV/AIDS stigma remains a major global health issue with detrimental consequences for people with HIV/AIDS (PWHA), especially when manifested by health professionals. Research on HIV/AIDS stigma has documented negative attitudes towards PWHA among health professionals. However, fewer studies have examined how HIV/AIDS stigma is manifested behaviourally during clinical interactions and how it interacts with other stigmas (i.e. drug use, sexism, ho…
HIV/Aids stigma manifestations during clinical interactions with MSM in Puerto Rico
HIV/AIDS stigma can have detrimental effects on physician/patient interactions when manifested by health professionals. Unfortunately, HIV/AIDS stigma is usually manifested in an intersectional manner with other pre-existing stigmas, including stigma towards men who have sex with men (MSM). Therefore, our study aimed to e xamine the behavioral manifestations of HIV/AIDS stigma among physicians in training during simulated clinical interactions wi…
Suicide Stigma among Medical Students in Puerto Rico
Suicide is a global public health issue and the 10th leading cause of death, regardless of age, in the U.S. Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens with one of the highest rates of suicide ideation and attempts (SIA) among all Latino sub-groups. Research has found that stigma is a risk factor for SIA. Medical students are an important group to target as they engage in routine clinical interactions with potential suicide victims, playing an important role…
Beyond negative attitudes
HIV/AIDS related stigma remains a major global health issue with detrimental consequences for the treatment and health of people with HIV/AIDS (PWHA), especially when manifested by health professionals. Research on HIV/AIDS stigma has successfully documented negative attitudes towards PWHA among health professionals. However, fewer studies have examined how stigma is manifested behaviorally by health professionals during clinical interactions. Th…
Percepciones y experiencias sobre los determinantes sociales de la salud en una muestra de profesionales y estudiantes de psicología y educación para la salud en Puerto Rico
Introducción: Los Determinantes Sociales de la Salud (DSS) son una prioridad para la reducción de las inequidades en salud. La Psicología y la Educación para la Salud son disciplinas cuyo enfoque principal es el mejoramiento de la salud de las personas. No obstante su quehacer tradicionalmente se ha enfocado en el trabajo con los individuos, obviando la atención a los aspectos estructurales. Objetivos: documentar la percepción sobre los DSS en la…
Validating the Factor Structure of the Brief Sense of Community Scale With a Musical Community in Puerto Rico
Ahí Batallando’
The provision of care and support to a person living with a psychotic spectrum disorder can have deleterious effects on the health and quality of life of the family caregiver. However, research has neglected to document the impact of the caregiving process on the health of Latino caregivers, particularly Puerto Ricans. The objective of this article is to present the experiences of Puerto Rican carers of people living with a psychotic spectrum dis…
On your knees and pray! The role of religion in the development of a metal scene in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico
Heavy metal music is simultaneously reflective of, and reactive to, the cultural underpinnings of the spaces in which it is created. Wallach et al. have emphasized the need to understand metal music outside of Anglo-American contexts and culture. Although the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico seems like an unlikely scenario for the emergence of a metal scene, it has in fact existed via underground means for the past 25 years. Due to the Island’s st…
Stigmatization Experiences among People Living with Borderline Personality Disorder in Puerto Rico
The experiences of stigmatization among people living with specific Serious Mental Illnesses (SMI), such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) has not been addressed by the scientific literature. In this study we wanted to explore how people living with BPD experience stigmatization. We examine the experiences of 8 people (7 women and 1 man) living and receiving treatment for BPD in Puerto Rico. We used an exploratory qualitative design with s…
Estigma hacia problemas de salud mental entre profesionales de la salud en adiestramiento en Puerto Rico
El estigma hacia personas viven con problemas de salud mental ha sido identificado como una barrera en la búsqueda y adherencia a tratamiento. Según la literatura, los/as profesionales de la salud manifiestan actitudes estigmatizantes hacia esta población. Los estudios en Puerto Rico que documenten esta problemática son escasos. El objetivo de este estudio fue: (1) explorar los niveles del estigma que un grupo de Profesionales de la Salud en Adie…
Validating the Factor Structure of the Brief Sense of Community Scale With a Musical Community in Puerto Rico
Stigmatization Experiences among People Living with Borderline Personality Disorder in Puerto Rico
The experiences of stigmatization among people living with specific Serious Mental Illnesses (SMI), such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) has not been addressed by the scientific literature. In this study we wanted to explore how people living with BPD experience stigmatization. We examine the experiences of 8 people (7 women and 1 man) living and receiving treatment for BPD in Puerto Rico. We used an exploratory qualitative design with s…
Estigma hacia problemas de salud mental entre profesionales de la salud en adiestramiento en Puerto Rico
El estigma hacia personas viven con problemas de salud mental ha sido identificado como una barrera en la búsqueda y adherencia a tratamiento. Según la literatura, los/as profesionales de la salud manifiestan actitudes estigmatizantes hacia esta población. Los estudios en Puerto Rico que documenten esta problemática son escasos. El objetivo de este estudio fue: (1) explorar los niveles del estigma que un grupo de Profesionales de la Salud en Adie…
On your knees and pray! The role of religion in the development of a metal scene in the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico
Heavy metal music is simultaneously reflective of, and reactive to, the cultural underpinnings of the spaces in which it is created. Wallach et al. have emphasized the need to understand metal music outside of Anglo-American contexts and culture. Although the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico seems like an unlikely scenario for the emergence of a metal scene, it has in fact existed via underground means for the past 25 years. Due to the Island’s st…
Stigmatization Experiences among People Living with Borderline Personality Disorder in Puerto Rico
The experiences of stigmatization among people living with specific Serious Mental Illnesses (SMI), such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) has not been addressed by the scientific literature. In this study we wanted to explore how people living with BPD experience stigmatization. We examine the experiences of 8 people (7 women and 1 man) living and receiving treatment for BPD in Puerto Rico. We used an exploratory qualitative design with s…
Ahí Batallando’
The provision of care and support to a person living with a psychotic spectrum disorder can have deleterious effects on the health and quality of life of the family caregiver. However, research has neglected to document the impact of the caregiving process on the health of Latino caregivers, particularly Puerto Ricans. The objective of this article is to present the experiences of Puerto Rican carers of people living with a psychotic spectrum dis…
Percepciones y experiencias sobre los determinantes sociales de la salud en una muestra de profesionales y estudiantes de psicología y educación para la salud en Puerto Rico
Introducción: Los Determinantes Sociales de la Salud (DSS) son una prioridad para la reducción de las inequidades en salud. La Psicología y la Educación para la Salud son disciplinas cuyo enfoque principal es el mejoramiento de la salud de las personas. No obstante su quehacer tradicionalmente se ha enfocado en el trabajo con los individuos, obviando la atención a los aspectos estructurales. Objetivos: documentar la percepción sobre los DSS en la…
Validating the Factor Structure of the Brief Sense of Community Scale With a Musical Community in Puerto Rico
Beyond negative attitudes
HIV/AIDS related stigma remains a major global health issue with detrimental consequences for the treatment and health of people with HIV/AIDS (PWHA), especially when manifested by health professionals. Research on HIV/AIDS stigma has successfully documented negative attitudes towards PWHA among health professionals. However, fewer studies have examined how stigma is manifested behaviorally by health professionals during clinical interactions. Th…
Suicide Stigma among Medical Students in Puerto Rico
Suicide is a global public health issue and the 10th leading cause of death, regardless of age, in the U.S. Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens with one of the highest rates of suicide ideation and attempts (SIA) among all Latino sub-groups. Research has found that stigma is a risk factor for SIA. Medical students are an important group to target as they engage in routine clinical interactions with potential suicide victims, playing an important role…
HIV/Aids and intersectional stigmas
HIV/AIDS stigma remains a major global health issue with detrimental consequences for people with HIV/AIDS (PWHA), especially when manifested by health professionals. Research on HIV/AIDS stigma has documented negative attitudes towards PWHA among health professionals. However, fewer studies have examined how HIV/AIDS stigma is manifested behaviourally during clinical interactions and how it interacts with other stigmas (i.e. drug use, sexism, ho…
HIV/Aids stigma manifestations during clinical interactions with MSM in Puerto Rico
HIV/AIDS stigma can have detrimental effects on physician/patient interactions when manifested by health professionals. Unfortunately, HIV/AIDS stigma is usually manifested in an intersectional manner with other pre-existing stigmas, including stigma towards men who have sex with men (MSM). Therefore, our study aimed to e xamine the behavioral manifestations of HIV/AIDS stigma among physicians in training during simulated clinical interactions wi…
Metal music studies in Latin America
HIV and Depression
Major depression is a prevalent psychiatric disorder among people living with HIV (PWH). Major depression symptoms, including suicidal ideation, can hinder clinical care engagement and anti-retroviral treatment adherence. Research suggests that inquiry about major depression symptomatology and suicidal ideation should be standard practice when offering primary care services to PWH. However, studies examining depression and suicidal ideation inqui…
Examining Cervical Cancer Preventive Behaviors for Latinx Transmasculine Individuals among Medical Students
Latinx transmasculine men (LTM) can be at a particularly high risk for cervical cancer as they lie at the intersection of two health disparity populations (gender and ethnic minorities). Previous research using self-report measures has documented how negative interactions with providers are a key barrier for cervical cancer screening among LTM. However, no research to date has examined, via direct observation, cervical cancer preventive behaviors…
Stigma and social support and their impact on quality of life and self-esteem among women with endometriosis in Latin-America and the Caribbean
Endometriosis is a complex disease affecting approximately 5–10% individuals worldwide. Prevalence rates in Latin-America and the Caribbean are largely unknown, with published data only from Puerto Rico and Chile. Pain associated with endometriosis negatively affects patients’ health and quality of life. However, there is a need to better understand the role played by psychosocial variables such as stigma and social support in diverse cultural co…
Covid-19 impact on the psychological health of Latinx transgender and non-binary individuals in mainland United States and Puerto Rico
Findings evidence that although most of LTNB participants were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in multiple aspects of their lives, those living in Puerto Rico experienced these differently when compared to those in mainland US. More research is needed to understand better the mechanisms and pathways through which this context specifically impacts LTNB health and wellbeing, particularly in Puerto Rico. This study could help shape the …
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and previous natural disasters on the mental health of healthcare workers in Puerto Rico
The objective of this study was to assess the impact of COVID-19 pandemic worries (e.g., fear of contagion) and previous exposure to natural disasters (e.g., hurricanes) on Healthcare Workers (HCWs) mental health in Puerto Rico. Participants completed a self-administered online survey including items on sociodemographic information, working conditions, fears, and worries about the COVID-19 pandemic, past natural disaster experiences, depressive s…
Recommendations from Latinx Trans and Non-Binary Individuals to Promote Cancer Prevention in Puerto Rico and Florida
Latinx trans and non-binary individuals (LTNB) face increased cancer-related health disparities. Studies evidence how barriers at the individual, provider and organizational levels drive cancer disparities among LTNB individuals. These barriers increase the emotional discomfort associated with testing and disengagement from cancer prevention efforts. Moreover, there are no guidelines or interventions that address cancer prevention specifically am…
Inequality on the frontline
Healthcare workers (HCWs) were at increased risk for mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic, with prior data suggesting women may be particularly vulnerable. Our global mental health study aimed to examine factors associated with gender differences in psychological distress and depressive symptoms among HCWs during COVID-19. Across 22 countries in South America, Europe, Asia and Africa, 32,410 HCWs participated in the COVID-19 HEalth…
Trusting in times of the Covid-19 crisis
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 government and interpersonal relationships in reducing infections and fostering positive vaccine attitudes. This study investigates the relationship between HCWs’ trust in the workplace and government and depressive symptoms du…
Assessing content validity of learner milestones for decolonial global health education
The field of global health is rooted in colonialism, and many global health partnerships perpetuate colonial power dynamics. To change this, knowledge and praxis in decoloniality must become a fundamental part of global health education and practice. Since there are no current tools in global health education specifically focusing on decolonial praxis, we drew on existing literature to develop a tool designed to measure a learner clinician’s prog…
Examining suicide literacy among emerging adult medical students in Puerto Rico
Suicide is a leading cause of death among emerging adults (EAs) worldwide, yet suicide literacy (SL) in this population remains understudied, particularly in Puerto Rico (PR). This study assessed SL among EAs enrolled at a medical school in PR and explored its association with knowing someone who had experienced suicidal ideation (SI) or attempted suicide (SA). A cross-sectional study was conducted with 102 participants aged 21–28 years. Particip…
Medicine (13 works) · Psychology (13 works) · Psychiatry (10 works) · Clinical Psychology (9 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Family medicine (7 works) · Gerontology (7 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (5 works) · Qualitative research (5 works)