Rafael R Ramírez
Biographic Data
| ID | 656038 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rafael R Ramírez |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rafael R |
| FAMILY NAME | Ramírez |
| SIGNATURE | RAMÍREZ R R |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Puerto Rico, San Juan |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8608-9004 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Health Survey in a Peruvian health system (ENSSA)
OBJECTIVE: To report the design, methodology and initial results of the National Socioeconomic Survey of Access to Health of the EsSalud Insured. RESULTS: There were interviews in 25,000 homes, surveying 79,874 people, of which 62,659 were affiliated to EsSalud. The insured people are mainly males (50.6%) with a higher technical education level (39.7%). The insured population has mostly independent (95.0%) and own (68.1%) home. Only 34.5% of the …
Effectiveness of the Engagement and Counseling for Latinos (Ecla) Intervention in Low-income Latinos
BACKGROUND: Persistent disparities in access and quality of mental health care for Latinos indicate a need for evidence-based, culturally adapted, and outside-the-clinic-walls treatments. OBJECTIVE: Evaluate treatment effectiveness of telephone (ECLA-T) or face-to-face (ECLA-F) delivery of a 6-8 session cognitive behavioral therapy and care management intervention for low-income Latinos, as compared to usual care for depression. DESIGN: Multisite…
A Quantitative Analysis ofAtaque de Nerviosin Puerto Rico
The authors present a quantitative analysis and assessment of the symptoms of ataque de nervios. A sample of 121 individuals living in Puerto Rico provided qualitative and structured data on ataques de nervios and psychiatric correlates. A total of 77 participants reported having an ataque de nervios during their lifetimes. Their reports of symptoms associated with the ataque-episode were analyzed using factor analysis. Two dimensions emerged fro…
Understanding Caregivers’ Help-Seeking for Latino Children's Mental Health Care Use
BACKGROUND: Latino children have persistent low rates of mental health service use. Understanding the factors that influence caregivers' decisions about whether to use mental health care for their children can help explain why. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate the factors reported by the primary caregiver that could help classify Puerto Rican children into users versus nonusers of mental health services and mental health …
A Quantitative Analysis ofAtaque de Nerviosin Puerto Rico
The authors present a quantitative analysis and assessment of the symptoms of ataque de nervios. A sample of 121 individuals living in Puerto Rico provided qualitative and structured data on ataques de nervios and psychiatric correlates. A total of 77 participants reported having an ataque de nervios during their lifetimes. Their reports of symptoms associated with the ataque-episode were analyzed using factor analysis. Two dimensions emerged fro…
Understanding Caregivers’ Help-Seeking for Latino Children's Mental Health Care Use
BACKGROUND: Latino children have persistent low rates of mental health service use. Understanding the factors that influence caregivers' decisions about whether to use mental health care for their children can help explain why. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate the factors reported by the primary caregiver that could help classify Puerto Rican children into users versus nonusers of mental health services and mental health …
A Quantitative Analysis ofAtaque de Nerviosin Puerto Rico
The authors present a quantitative analysis and assessment of the symptoms of ataque de nervios. A sample of 121 individuals living in Puerto Rico provided qualitative and structured data on ataques de nervios and psychiatric correlates. A total of 77 participants reported having an ataque de nervios during their lifetimes. Their reports of symptoms associated with the ataque-episode were analyzed using factor analysis. Two dimensions emerged fro…
Effectiveness of the Engagement and Counseling for Latinos (Ecla) Intervention in Low-income Latinos
BACKGROUND: Persistent disparities in access and quality of mental health care for Latinos indicate a need for evidence-based, culturally adapted, and outside-the-clinic-walls treatments. OBJECTIVE: Evaluate treatment effectiveness of telephone (ECLA-T) or face-to-face (ECLA-F) delivery of a 6-8 session cognitive behavioral therapy and care management intervention for low-income Latinos, as compared to usual care for depression. DESIGN: Multisite…
Health Survey in a Peruvian health system (ENSSA)
OBJECTIVE: To report the design, methodology and initial results of the National Socioeconomic Survey of Access to Health of the EsSalud Insured. RESULTS: There were interviews in 25,000 homes, surveying 79,874 people, of which 62,659 were affiliated to EsSalud. The insured people are mainly males (50.6%) with a higher technical education level (39.7%). The insured population has mostly independent (95.0%) and own (68.1%) home. Only 34.5% of the …
Health care (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Mental health (2 works)