Amparo Elena Gordillo-Tobar
Biographic Data
| ID | 7899908 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Amparo Elena Gordillo-Tobar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Amparo Elena |
| FAMILY NAME | Gordillo-Tobar |
| SIGNATURE | GORDILLO-TOBAR A E |
| AFFILIATIONS | World Bank Group |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7453-0424 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Prevalence and factors associated with obesity in Rwanda
Obesity is an emerging public health concern in Rwanda, yet nationally representative data on its associated factors remain limited. This study analyzes recent survey data to assess the prevalence of obesity and explore associated demographic, behavioral, and metabolic characteristics. The study analyzed data from the 2022 Rwanda NCD STEPS Survey, a nationally representative cross-sectional study of 5,509 adults aged 18–69 years. Data collection …
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Repeat Mental Health Service Utilization During Rwanda’s Genocide Commemoration Week
The genocide commemoration week in Rwanda often triggers heightened mental health (MH) needs, necessitating targeted support. Understanding factors influencing repeat MH service utilization is essential for effective interventions. This cross-sectional study analyzed data from individuals seeking MH services during the 2024 Rwandan genocide commemoration week, distinguishing between first-time and repeat users. Descriptive and logistic regression…
Prevalence of Non-Daily Teeth Cleaning and Its Associated Factors Among Adult Population in Rwanda
Oral hygiene practices are vital for maintaining health, yet many adults do not engage in daily teeth cleaning. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of non-daily teeth cleaning among adults in Rwanda using data from the 2022 Rwanda Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) STEPS Survey which used a cross-sectional design and multistage cluster sampling. Weighted prevalence estimates and logistic regression models were used to examine …
La iniciativa Todas las Mujeres Todos los Niños brinda apoyo a los países de América Latina y el Caribe para reducir las desigualdades sociales en la salud
La iniciativa Todas las Mujeres Todos los Niños América Latina y el Caribe (EWEC-LAC, por su sigla en inglés) se estableció en el 2017 como un mecanismo interinstitucional regional. Coordina la implementación regional de la Estrategia Mundial para la Salud de la Mujer, el Niño y el Adolescente 2016-2030 en América Latina y el Caribe (ALC), lo que incluye su adaptación a necesidades específicas de la Región, para poner fin a las muertes evitables,…
Sistemas de vigilancia de anomalías congénitas en América Latina y el Caribe
Objetivos. Conocer la disponibilidad de los sistemas nacionales de vigilancia de anomalías congénitas en América Latina y el Caribe y describir sus características. Métodos. Estudio transversal mediante una encuesta semiestructurada y autoadministrada en línea remitida en el 2017 por las representaciones locales de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud a las autoridades de los ministerios de salud de todos los países de América Latina y el Car…
The cost of diabetes in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2015
BACKGROUND: The financial implications of the increase in the prevalence of diabetes in middle-income countries represents one of the main challenges to health system financing and to the society as a whole. The objective of this study was to estimate the economic cost of diabetes in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in 2015. METHODS: The study used a prevalence-based approach to estimate the direct and indirect costs related to diabetes in 2…
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The cost of diabetes in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2015
BACKGROUND: The financial implications of the increase in the prevalence of diabetes in middle-income countries represents one of the main challenges to health system financing and to the society as a whole. The objective of this study was to estimate the economic cost of diabetes in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in 2015. METHODS: The study used a prevalence-based approach to estimate the direct and indirect costs related to diabetes in 2…
Sistemas de vigilancia de anomalías congénitas en América Latina y el Caribe
Objetivos. Conocer la disponibilidad de los sistemas nacionales de vigilancia de anomalías congénitas en América Latina y el Caribe y describir sus características. Métodos. Estudio transversal mediante una encuesta semiestructurada y autoadministrada en línea remitida en el 2017 por las representaciones locales de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud a las autoridades de los ministerios de salud de todos los países de América Latina y el Car…
La iniciativa Todas las Mujeres Todos los Niños brinda apoyo a los países de América Latina y el Caribe para reducir las desigualdades sociales en la salud
La iniciativa Todas las Mujeres Todos los Niños América Latina y el Caribe (EWEC-LAC, por su sigla en inglés) se estableció en el 2017 como un mecanismo interinstitucional regional. Coordina la implementación regional de la Estrategia Mundial para la Salud de la Mujer, el Niño y el Adolescente 2016-2030 en América Latina y el Caribe (ALC), lo que incluye su adaptación a necesidades específicas de la Región, para poner fin a las muertes evitables,…
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Repeat Mental Health Service Utilization During Rwanda’s Genocide Commemoration Week
The genocide commemoration week in Rwanda often triggers heightened mental health (MH) needs, necessitating targeted support. Understanding factors influencing repeat MH service utilization is essential for effective interventions. This cross-sectional study analyzed data from individuals seeking MH services during the 2024 Rwandan genocide commemoration week, distinguishing between first-time and repeat users. Descriptive and logistic regression…
Prevalence of Non-Daily Teeth Cleaning and Its Associated Factors Among Adult Population in Rwanda
Oral hygiene practices are vital for maintaining health, yet many adults do not engage in daily teeth cleaning. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of non-daily teeth cleaning among adults in Rwanda using data from the 2022 Rwanda Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) STEPS Survey which used a cross-sectional design and multistage cluster sampling. Weighted prevalence estimates and logistic regression models were used to examine …
Prevalence and factors associated with obesity in Rwanda
Obesity is an emerging public health concern in Rwanda, yet nationally representative data on its associated factors remain limited. This study analyzes recent survey data to assess the prevalence of obesity and explore associated demographic, behavioral, and metabolic characteristics. The study analyzed data from the 2022 Rwanda NCD STEPS Survey, a nationally representative cross-sectional study of 5,509 adults aged 18–69 years. Data collection …
Environmental health (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Demography (3 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (3 works) · Business (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology (2 works)