Fernando Meneses-González
Biographic Data
| ID | 5150930 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Fernando Meneses-González |
| GIVEN NAMES | Fernando |
| FAMILY NAME | Meneses-González |
| SIGNATURE | MENESES-GONZÁLEZ F |
| AFFILIATIONS | Mexican Academy of Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3833-8467 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Country-specific key lifestyle factors and health outcomes for resource allocation in the general population
Background: We aimed to identify the central lifestyle, the most impactful among lifestyle factor clusters; the central health outcome, the most impactful among health outcome clusters; and the bridge lifestyle, the most strongly connected to health outcome clusters, across 29 countries to optimise resource allocation for local holistic health improvements. Methods: From July 2020 to August 2021, we surveyed 16 461 adults across 29 countries who …
Individuals’ positive gains from the Covid-19 pandemic
Background: Given the limited understanding of individuals' positive gains, this study aimed to identify these gains that could be leveraged by policymakers to enhance future health and societal resilience. Methods: We used a global qualitative approach to survey adults over 18 from 30 countries across six World Health Organization (WHO) regions, who detailed up to three personal positive gains from COVID-19 pandemic via an open-ended question. I…
Key lifestyles and health outcomes across 16 prevalent chronic diseases
Background: Central and bridge nodes can drive significant overall improvements within their respective networks. We aimed to identify them in 16 prevalent chronic diseases during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic to guide effective intervention strategies and appropriate resource allocation for most significant holistic lifestyle and health improvements. Methods: We surveyed 16 512 adults from July 2020 to August 2021 in 30 territ…
Fear in general populations
Background: In this study, we assessed the general population's fears towards various diseases and events, aiming to inform public health strategies that balance health-seeking behaviours. Methods: We surveyed adults from 30 countries across all World Health Organization (WHO) regions between July 2020 and August 2021. Participants rated their fear of 11 factors on an 11-point Likert scale. We stratified the data by age and gender and examined va…
Validación de la Escala de Asertividad en la Relación Paciente-Médico en mujeres embarazadas mexicanas
El modelo médico ha dejado de lado la relación paternalista entre médico y paciente para dar lugar al modelo centrado en el paciente, en donde este ocupa un lugar activo en el cuidado de su salud. Es así que toma relevancia el establecimiento de una adecuada comunicación. La asertividad es una herramienta que favorece la comunicación eficaz, siendo además susceptible de ser entrenada. Una comunicación efectiva entre el profesional de la salud y l…
Key lifestyles and interim health outcomes for effective interventions in general populations
Background: The interconnected nature of lifestyles and interim health outcomes implies the presence of the central lifestyle, central interim health outcome and bridge lifestyle, which are yet to be determined. Modifying these factors holds immense potential for substantial positive changes across all aspects of health and lifestyles. We aimed to identify these factors from a pool of 18 lifestyle factors and 13 interim health outcomes while inve…
Global impacts of Covid-19 on lifestyles and health and preparation preferences
Background: The health area being greatest impacted by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and residents' perspective to better prepare for future pandemic remain unknown. We aimed to assess and make cross-country and cross-region comparisons of the global impacts of COVID-19 and preparation preferences of pandemic. Methods: We recruited adults in 30 countries covering all World Health Organization (WHO) regions from July 2020 to August 2021. 5 L…
Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico para Adolescentes (Bieps-J) en una muestra mexicana
El bienestar psicológico se refiere a la satisfacción general que los individuos tienen respecto de su vida. Este concepto se ha relacionado con la salud mental y con la detección de factores favorables al desarrollo humano. El interés en su estudio en adolescentes se ha incrementado en los últimos años debido a los cambios físicos, mentales y sociales propios a esta etapa del desarrollo, por lo que son necesarios instrumentos válidos y confiable…
A Pilot Binational Study of Health Behaviors and Immigration
In the US, Mexican immigrant women often have better health outcomes than non-Hispanic white women despite a greater health risk profile. This cross-sectional pilot study compared women living in Chavinda, Michoacán (n = 102) to women who had migrated from Mexico to Madera, California (n = 93). The interview gathered information on acculturation and risk behaviors including smoking, alcohol use and number of sexual partners. The results suggest t…
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A Pilot Binational Study of Health Behaviors and Immigration
In the US, Mexican immigrant women often have better health outcomes than non-Hispanic white women despite a greater health risk profile. This cross-sectional pilot study compared women living in Chavinda, Michoacán (n = 102) to women who had migrated from Mexico to Madera, California (n = 93). The interview gathered information on acculturation and risk behaviors including smoking, alcohol use and number of sexual partners. The results suggest t…
Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico para Adolescentes (Bieps-J) en una muestra mexicana
El bienestar psicológico se refiere a la satisfacción general que los individuos tienen respecto de su vida. Este concepto se ha relacionado con la salud mental y con la detección de factores favorables al desarrollo humano. El interés en su estudio en adolescentes se ha incrementado en los últimos años debido a los cambios físicos, mentales y sociales propios a esta etapa del desarrollo, por lo que son necesarios instrumentos válidos y confiable…
Validación de la Escala de Asertividad en la Relación Paciente-Médico en mujeres embarazadas mexicanas
El modelo médico ha dejado de lado la relación paternalista entre médico y paciente para dar lugar al modelo centrado en el paciente, en donde este ocupa un lugar activo en el cuidado de su salud. Es así que toma relevancia el establecimiento de una adecuada comunicación. La asertividad es una herramienta que favorece la comunicación eficaz, siendo además susceptible de ser entrenada. Una comunicación efectiva entre el profesional de la salud y l…
Key lifestyles and interim health outcomes for effective interventions in general populations
Background: The interconnected nature of lifestyles and interim health outcomes implies the presence of the central lifestyle, central interim health outcome and bridge lifestyle, which are yet to be determined. Modifying these factors holds immense potential for substantial positive changes across all aspects of health and lifestyles. We aimed to identify these factors from a pool of 18 lifestyle factors and 13 interim health outcomes while inve…
Global impacts of Covid-19 on lifestyles and health and preparation preferences
Background: The health area being greatest impacted by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and residents' perspective to better prepare for future pandemic remain unknown. We aimed to assess and make cross-country and cross-region comparisons of the global impacts of COVID-19 and preparation preferences of pandemic. Methods: We recruited adults in 30 countries covering all World Health Organization (WHO) regions from July 2020 to August 2021. 5 L…
Key lifestyles and health outcomes across 16 prevalent chronic diseases
Background: Central and bridge nodes can drive significant overall improvements within their respective networks. We aimed to identify them in 16 prevalent chronic diseases during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic to guide effective intervention strategies and appropriate resource allocation for most significant holistic lifestyle and health improvements. Methods: We surveyed 16 512 adults from July 2020 to August 2021 in 30 territ…
Fear in general populations
Background: In this study, we assessed the general population's fears towards various diseases and events, aiming to inform public health strategies that balance health-seeking behaviours. Methods: We surveyed adults from 30 countries across all World Health Organization (WHO) regions between July 2020 and August 2021. Participants rated their fear of 11 factors on an 11-point Likert scale. We stratified the data by age and gender and examined va…
Country-specific key lifestyle factors and health outcomes for resource allocation in the general population
Background: We aimed to identify the central lifestyle, the most impactful among lifestyle factor clusters; the central health outcome, the most impactful among health outcome clusters; and the bridge lifestyle, the most strongly connected to health outcome clusters, across 29 countries to optimise resource allocation for local holistic health improvements. Methods: From July 2020 to August 2021, we surveyed 16 461 adults across 29 countries who …
Individuals’ positive gains from the Covid-19 pandemic
Background: Given the limited understanding of individuals' positive gains, this study aimed to identify these gains that could be leveraged by policymakers to enhance future health and societal resilience. Methods: We used a global qualitative approach to survey adults over 18 from 30 countries across six World Health Organization (WHO) regions, who detailed up to three personal positive gains from COVID-19 pandemic via an open-ended question. I…
Medicine (7 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Disease (4 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (3 works) · Cross-sectional study (3 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (3 works) · Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging (3 works) · Mental Health Research Topics (3 works) · Pandemic (3 works)