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9. Barriers to research and capacity building at Hispanic-serving institutions: the case of HIV/AIDS research at the university of Puerto Rico

Author

Bernal, Guillermo and Ortiz-Torres, Blanca

Subjects
Medical research personnel -- Vocational guidance, Medical research personnel -- Demographic aspects, Mentors -- Educational aspects, Mentors -- Demographic aspects, Research institutes -- Management, Research institutes -- Services, Company business management, Government, Health care industry
Abstract

Substantive barriers to research, such as cultural, language, and methodological variables, exist in Hispanic-serving institutions. Historical and contextual variables account for the differences between academic settings with research-intensive centers and those with limited infrastructure for competitive research. We provide a case example to serve as a model for developing and strengthening the research infrastructure in Hispanic-serving institutions and for providing the mentorship Latino investigators may need to compete with other investigators in research-intensive centers. We present recommendations to reduce these barriers. (doi:10.2105/AJPH.2007.121731)

Published
2009

10. Coping with the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in the Americas: recommendations and guidelines for mental health

Author

Gallegos de San Vicente, Miguel Omar, Zalaquett, Carlos, Luna Sánchez, Sandra Elizabeth, Mazo Zea, Rodrigo, Ortiz Torres, Blanca, Penagos Corzo, Julio C., Portillo, Nelson, Torres Fernández, Ivelisse, Urzúa, Alfonso, Morgan Consoli, Melissa, Polanco, Fernando Andrés, Florez, Ana María, and Lopes Miranda, Rodrigo

Subjects
CIENCIAS SOCIALES, Salud mental, Psicología especial, purl.org/becyt/ford/5 [https], COVID-19, Intervenciones psicológicas, guía, Psicología, purl.org/becyt/ford/5.1 [https], Sociedad Interamericana de Psicología
Abstract

El 11 de marzo del 2020 la Organización Mundial de la Salud declaró pandemia a la enfermedad ocasionada por el Covid-19, la cual provoca efectos tanto en la salud física como mental de las personas infectadas por el virus, así como en el personal sanitario que las asiste. Dada la escasa disponibilidad de guías y recomendaciones elaboradas por instituciones psicológicas a nivel continental para afrontar los efectos en la salud mental, investigadores de la Sociedad Interamericana de Psicología (SIP) se propusieron el objetivo de construir una guía de recomendaciones sobre diferentes temas y problemáticas psicológicas. Para esto, se realizó una revisión sistemática de la literatura científica referida a la afectación de la salud mental provocada por este tipo de pandemia. Con base en la información recuperada y analizada de diversas bases de datos científicos (PsycInfo, Scielo, Redalyc y Dialnet), fuentes documentales procedentes de organismos nacionales e internacionales de salud mental, consulta a expertos en salud mental y diversas investigaciones científicas, se redactó un documento orientador para afrontar las consecuencias emocionales y psicosociales del Covid-19. Se espera que este aporte sea de utilidad para orientar a la ciudadanía y las prácticas profesionales de los psicólogos y psicólogas, y se constituya en una herramienta que sustente la toma de decisiones en las organizaciones psicológicas y en los organismos gubernamentales en salud pública de los diferentes países de las Américas. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a pandemic caused by Covid-19, a disease that affects both the physical and mental health of people infected with the virus, as well the health personnel who assist them. Given the limited availability of guides and recommendations prepared by psychological institutions at a continental level to face the effects on mental health, researchers from the Inter-American Society of Psychology (SIP) have created some recommendations on different psychological issues and problems relate to the disease and pandemic. To accomplish this this, a systematic review of the scientific literature on mental health issues caused by this type of pandemic was carried out. Based on the information recovered and analyzed from various scientific databases (PsycInfo, Scielo, Redalyc and Dialnet), documentary sources from national and international mental health organizations, consultation with experts in mental health and various scientific investigations, we have created the following guiding document for facing the emotional and psychosocial consequences of Covid-19. It is hoped that this contribution will be useful in guiding both laypeople and professional psychologists, and will become a tool to support decision-making in psychological organizations and public health government agencies of different countries of the Americas. Fil: Gallegos de San Vicente, Miguel Omar. Universidad Nacional de Rosario; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina. Universidad Catolica de Maule; Chile Fil: Zalaquett, Carlos. State University of Pennsylvania; Estados Unidos Fil: Luna Sánchez, Sandra Elizabeth. Universidad Francisco Marroquín; Guatemala Fil: Mazo Zea, Rodrigo. Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana; Colombia Fil: Ortiz Torres, Blanca. Universidad de Puerto Rico; Puerto Rico Fil: Penagos Corzo, Julio C.. Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla; México Fil: Portillo, Nelson. Boston College; Estados Unidos Fil: Torres Fernández, Ivelisse. Universidad Carlos Albizu; Puerto Rico Fil: Urzúa, Alfonso. Universidad Católica del Norte; Chile Fil: Morgan Consoli, Melissa. University Of California at Santa Barbara; Estados Unidos Fil: Polanco, Fernando Andrés. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de San Luis; Argentina Fil: Florez, Ana María. Asociación Panameña de Psicólogos; Panamá Fil: Lopes Miranda, Rodrigo. Universidade Católica Dom Bosco; Brasil

Published
2020

15. Etnografía acelerada para transformar normas sociales sobre género y sexualidad en hombres puertorriqueños heterosexuales1,2

Author

Ortiz-Torres, Blanca, Rivera-Ortiz, Rafael J., and Mendoza, Sigrid

Subjects
Article
Abstract

La construcción de roles de género dominantes contribuyen al riesgo de contraer VIH, y por tal razón se ha urgido a que se integren las normas sociales relativas al género en las intervenciones preventivas del VIH. Este estudio pretende adaptar y desarrollar una intervención que facilite la transformación de normas sociales del género y de prácticas sexuales en hombres puertorriqueños. La intervención propone transformar normas sociales relacionadas al género y sexualidad en barras comunitarias utilizando el modelo de líderes de opinión. Luego de ser elegidos/as, los/as líderes de opinión diseminan mensajes integrando la importancia de relaciones equitativas entre parejas para la prevención del VIH. La primera fase de esta intervención es discutida en este artículo, la cual incluye un proceso de etnografía acelerada para identificar los escenarios comunitarios en los que podemos desarrollar esta intervención y permitirnos entender la cultura de las barras comunitarias. A partir de las observaciones etnográficas, pudimos: desarrollar un protocolo de seguridad para realizar las observaciones, desarrollar un perfil de la cultura de las barras, elegir las barras a participar en las dos condiciones del estudio y adaptar los instrumentos de la intervención para que respondieran a la particularidad de los/as participantes.

Published
2014

16. Urban Women's Negotiation Strategies for Safer Sex with Their Male Partners

Author

Williams, Samantha P., Gardos, P. Sandor, Ortiz-Torres, Blanca, Tross, Susan, and Ehrhardt, Anke A.

Subjects
HIV infection, Sexually transmitted diseases -- Prevention, Condoms -- Social aspects, Women -- Health aspects, Health, Women's issues/gender studies
Abstract

Heterosexual transmission of HIV is growing at an increasing rate. One primary prevention strategy is to consistently use condoms. With the exception of female condoms, women do not 'wear' condoms and therefore must negotiate condom use with their male partners. This present study examines the strategies women believe they would use in a safer sex negotiation with a male partner including (1) initiating negotiations, (2) resolving conflict, and (3) maintaining the intention to practice safer sex. The findings highlight the importance of understanding women's patterns of negotiation as well as their repertoire of negotiation skills prior to their exposure to behavioral interventions KEYWORDS. Negotiation, urban women, safer sex, sexual behavior, interventions, HIV/STD prevention

Published
2001

19. Etnografía acelerada para transformar normas sociales sobre género y sexualidad en hombres puertorriqueños heterosexuales

Author

Ortiz Torres, Blanca, Rivera Ortiz, Rafael J., Mendoza, Sigrid, Ortiz Torres, Blanca, Rivera Ortiz, Rafael J., and Mendoza, Sigrid

Abstract

La construcción de roles de género dominantes contribuyen al riesgo de contraer VIH, y por tal razón se ha urgido a que se integren las normas sociales relativas al género en las intervenciones preventivas del VIH. Este estudio pretende adaptar y desarrollar una intervención que facilite la transformación de normas sociales del género y de prácticas sexuales en hombres puertorriqueños. La intervención propone transformar normas sociales relacionadas al género y sexualidad en barras comunitarias utilizando el modelo de líderes de opinión. Luego de ser elegidos/as, los/as líderes de opinión diseminan mensajes integrando la importancia de relaciones equitativas entre parejas para la prevención del VIH. La primera fase de esta intervención es discutida en este artículo, la cual incluye un proceso de etnografía acelerada para identificar los escenarios comunitarios en los que podemos desarrollar esta intervención y permitirnos entender la cultura de las barras comunitarias. A partir de las observaciones etnográficas, pudimos: desarrollar un protocolo de seguridad para realizar las observaciones, desarrollar un perfil de la cultura de las barras, elegir las barras a participar en las dos condiciones del estudio y adaptar los instrumentos de la intervención para que respondieran a la particularidad de los/as participantes.

Published
2013

20. Participación ciudadana en la transformación del manejo del agua en Puerto Rico

Author

Pérez Vera, Alice J., Ortiz Torres, Blanca, Pérez Vera, Alice J., and Ortiz Torres, Blanca

Abstract

El agua se ha convertido en un tema de gran preocupación a nivel global. La rapidez del deterioro del recurso natural ha limitado el espacio de recuperación que demanda su ciclo ordinario, poniendo en riesgo la higiene, las condiciones de vida y salud, la seguridad nacional de cualquier sociedad. Discutimos la importancia de un cambio en cómo se define, maneja y valora el recurso hídrico, integrando la participación ciudadana como herramienta importante para la sustentabilidad del recurso. Contextualizamos la situación de Puerto Rico que, por décadas, ha tenido problemas de manejo del agua y proponemos atender el problema social, considerando un modelo que integre a la ciudadanía en los procesos de su manejo.

Published
2013

22. Participación y atrición en proyectos de investigación del VIH/SIDA: Una Experiencia puertorriqueña

Author

Calderón-Soto, Jaime, Méndez, Milagros A., Ortiz Torres, Blanca, Serrano García, Irma, Calderón-Soto, Jaime, Méndez, Milagros A., Ortiz Torres, Blanca, and Serrano García, Irma

Abstract

In Puerto Rico, it is difficult to get people to participate on research projects. This study presents data based on a 12 session intervention, that took place between 1997 and 1999 with HIV+ homosexual gay men (n=50). Thirty four percent of the participants did not attend the intervention, 36% attended partially, and 30% attended all sessions. The participants´ age and the duration of the intervention were associated with attendance to the groups. Younger partipants attended to less sessions than older partipants. The shorter version of the intervention had a better attendance than the longer version. Some of the obstacles that impeded people to attend the intervention were: health conditions, side effects of the medication, weather conditions, and logistics to get to the meeting place.

Published
2003

25. Support/Cohesion Microsystem Scales

Author

Seidman, Edward, primary, Allen, LaRue, additional, Aber, J. Lawrence, additional, Mitchell, Christina, additional, Feinman, Joanna, additional, Yoshikawa, Hirokazu, additional, Comtois, Katherine Anne, additional, Golz, Judith, additional, Miller, Robin L., additional, Ortiz-Torres, Blanca, additional, and Roper, Gillian Carty, additional

Published
1995
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26. Daily Hassles Microsystem Scale

Author

Seidman, Edward, primary, Allen, LaRue, additional, Aber, J. Lawrence, additional, Mitchell, Christina, additional, Feinman, Joanna, additional, Yoshikawa, Hirokazu, additional, Comtois, Katherine Anne, additional, Golz, Judith, additional, Miller, Robin L., additional, Ortiz-Torres, Blanca, additional, and Roper, Gillian Carty, additional

Published
1995
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27. Involvement Microsystem Scale

Author

Seidman, Edward, primary, Allen, LaRue, additional, Aber, J. Lawrence, additional, Mitchell, Christina, additional, Feinman, Joanna, additional, Yoshikawa, Hirokazu, additional, Comtois, Katherine Anne, additional, Golz, Judith, additional, Miller, Robin L., additional, Ortiz-Torres, Blanca, additional, and Roper, Gillian Carty, additional

Published
1995
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28. Participación ciudadana en la transformación del manejo del agua en Puerto Rico.

Author

Pérez-Vera, Alice J. and Ortiz-Torres, Blanca

Abstract

Water has become a topic of great global concern. The speed of water deterioration has overcome its ordinary recovery cycle, putting at risk health, living conditions and, the national security of any society. The article discusses the importance of changing how we define, manage and evaluate water resources, and the need to integrate citizen participation as an essential tool for the resource's sustainability. It contextualizes Puerto Rico's situation which for decades has faced serious problems with water management. Also, it aims to address this social problem by considering a model that integrates the citizens in the policy or decision making processes for managing this natural resource. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2013

29. Etnografía acelerada para transformar normas sociales sobre género y sexualidad en hombres puertorriqueños heterosexuales.

Author

Ortiz-Torres, Blanca, Rivera-Ortiz, Rafael J., and Mendoza, Sigrid

Abstract

Dominant gender roles contribute to the risk of contracting HIV, for that reason the integration of social norms regarding gender into HIV prevention interventions has been urged. This study aims to adapt and develop an intervention to facilitate the transformation of social norms related to gender and sexual practices in Puerto Rican men. The intervention aims to transform social norms related to gender and sexuality in community bars using the Popular Opinion Leaders Model. After being selected, opinion leaders disseminate messages that stress the importance of equitable relationships between men and women for HIV prevention. The first phase of this intervention is discussed in this article. This phase includes a process of rapid ethnography to identify community settings in which we could develop the intervention and allow us to understand the culture of these community bars. From ethnographic observations we: developed a security protocol, developed a profile of the culture of these bars, chose the bars that participate in the two study conditions, and adapted the intervention instruments to respond to the particularities of our participants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2013

30. Psicología comunitaria: ¿Por qué no cerramos la brecha entre la teoría y la práctica?

Author

Ortiz Torres, Blanca and Ortiz Torres, Blanca

Abstract

This article reviews the professional endeavors of community psychologists for the purpose of exploring the issue of congruence between theoretical formulations and the profession´s field practices. The study attempts and indepth analysis of an ongoing controversy in the hopes of furthering the development of the sociology of knowledge within profession. Various factors that intensify the discrepancies and divergencies between theory and practice are explored.

Published
1988

31. Family Support Scale

Author

Shinn, Marybeth, primary, Wong, Nora W., additional, Simko, Patricia A., additional, and Ortiz-Torres, Blanca, additional

Published
1989
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32. Etnografía acelerada para transformar normas sociales sobre género y sexualidad en hombres puertorriqueños heterosexuales .

Author

Ortiz-Torres B, Rivera-Ortiz RJ, and Mendoza S

Abstract

Dominant gender roles contribute to the risk of contracting HIV, for that reason the integration of social norms regarding gender into HIV prevention interventions has been urged. This study aims to adapt and develop an intervention to facilitate the transformation of social norms related to gender and sexual practices in Puerto Rican men. The intervention aims to transform social norms related to gender and sexuality in community bars using the Popular Opinion Leaders Model. After being selected, opinion leaders disseminate messages that stress the importance of equitable relationships between men and women for HIV prevention. The first phase of this intervention is discussed in this article. This phase includes a process of rapid ethnography to identify community settings in which we could develop the intervention and allow us to understand the culture of these community bars. From ethnographic observations we: developed a security protocol, developed a profile of the culture of these bars, chose the bars that participate in the two study conditions, and adapted the intervention instruments to respond to the particularities of our participants.

Published
2014

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