IZURIETA GUEVARA, MÓNICA GIOCONDA

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IZURIETA GUEVARA, MÓNICA GIOCONDA
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CISPEC - Centro de Investigación en Salud Pública y Epidemiología Clínica

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    Climate Change and health: vulnerability pathways and resilience policies
    (Medwave Estudios Limitada, 2025-10-27)
    IZURIETA GUEVARA, MÓNICA GIOCONDA  
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    Juan Marcos Parise-Vasco
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    LALANGUI VIVANCO, KARINA DEL ROCÍO  
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    Daniel Simancas-Racines
    Climate change is a serious threat to public health. The intensity and devastation of 21st-century climate events exacerbate the vulnerability of certain social groups that already face historical disadvantages. The objective of this article is to examine various dimensions of health vulnerability in the context of anthropogenic climate change. A narrative review was conducted based on articles published in the last five years from the Scopus, Medline/PubMed, LILACS databases, and an intentional search of current publications by international organizations and commissions focused on the topic. The review identified and characterized four types of health vulnerability dimensions: social, economic, geographic, and health infrastructure; it also presents multiple intersectionalities that converge at the interface of climate change and health which increase the risk of physical and mental illnesses. Based on the proposed discussion, public policy guidelines are suggested for resilient health systems and effective information structures for timely decision-making.
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    Spatiotemporal trends in hospitalizations and mortality due to mental disorders in Ecuador 2014–2023. A national epidemiological study
    (Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2025-11-24)
    NÚÑEZ VÁSQUEZ, CRISTINA ELIZABETH  
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    LALANGUI VIVANCO, KARINA DEL ROCÍO  
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    IZURIETA GUEVARA, MÓNICA GIOCONDA  
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    Yekaterina Altuna
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    Daniel Simancas-Racines
    Background: Mental disorders constitute a growing public health concern, accounting for a substantial share of global morbidity and mortality. In Ecuador, despite increasing policy attention, the availability of epidemiological evidence remains limited. This study examines hospitalizations and mortality due to mental disorders (ICD-10 F00–F99) from 2014 to 2023, aiming to generate robust evidence to support informed decision-making and strengthen mental health planning within the national health system. Methods: This study analyzed data from national public-access registries. Descriptive statistics were calculated by sex, age, year, region, and province, and crude rates per 100,000 inhabitants were estimated. Spatiotemporal patterns were examined using k-means clustering and visualized through thematic maps. Results: Between 2014 and 2023, Ecuador recorded 93,680 hospitalizations and 2,281 deaths due to mental disorders, with the highest hospitalization burden observed among individuals aged 20–29 years and a notable increase among females aged 10–19. Substance use disorders predominated in men, whereas mood disorders were more frequent in women. Spatial clustering revealed distinct regional patterns, with the Sierra region, home to approximately 43% of the population, exhibiting the highest hospitalization and mortality rates, whereas the Galápagos province showed extreme temporal variability. Conclusion: Over the past decade, Ecuador has experienced a steady increase in hospitalizations and deaths associated with mental disorders. The results underscore the urgent need to strengthen community-based mental health systems, update national care models, and develop evidence-based promotion and prevention strategies.
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    Assessing the impact of a business intelligence program on the employability and well-being of low-income women: a quasi-experimental study protocol
    (Frontiers Media SA, 2025-11-13)
    Marco Faytong-Haro
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    Alonso Quijano-Ruiz
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    Daniel Sanchez-Pazmiño
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    Patricio Alvarez-Muñoz
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    Jose Diaz-Montenegro
    Women are underrepresented globally in the field of data analytics, particularly in underdeveloped countries. We present a protocol to assess the impact of the New Dimensions program, a data analytics and business intelligence course sequence that aims to address this gender gap by providing free business intelligence training to disadvantaged women in Ecuador. The program offers both technical (Business Intelligence) and soft skills training, including Excel, Power BI, SQL, GitHub, R, Tableau, statistics, Python, and workshops on empowerment, employability, and public speech. The purpose of this quasi-experimental study is to assess the impact of this training program on employability and other well-being outcomes of the participants. A total of 80 individuals will be part in the study, of which 70 will be selected to participate in the program, 50 will receive both hard and soft skills training, and 20 only soft skills training. Ten individuals will form part of the control group with no intervention. The study design involves a nonrandomized control group composed of rejected applicants. Data will be collected through an online application form and a computer-based exam. The outcome measures are participants' labor market outcomes, income, food security, and economic stratification, among others. This protocol will prospectively evaluate the program's potential effectiveness; findings will inform future, larger randomized studies focused on employability and well-being in underrepresented groups.
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    Disparidades rural-urbanas en la mortalidad materna en Ecuador: Un análisis desde una perspectiva de género (2019–2021)
    (2025)
    SÁNCHEZ VERDUGA, SAMI GABRIELA  
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    IZURIETA GUEVARA, MÓNICA GIOCONDA  
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    LALANGUI VIVANCO, KARINA DEL ROCÍO  
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    QUENTIN, EMMANUELLE  
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    NÚÑEZ VÁSQUEZ, CRISTINA ELIZABETH  
    La mortalidad materna es un indicador sensible de desigualdad en los sistemas de salud. En Ecuador persisten marcadas brechas sociales entre zonas rurales y urbanas, acentuadas por factores estructurales como el territorio, la etnicidad y el género. Este estudio analiza las disparidades rural-urbanas en la mortalidad materna entre 2019 y 2021 desde un enfoque interseccional y de derechos humanos. Se utilizaron datos oficiales del Ministerio de Salud Pública e INEC, así como herramientas de análisis estadístico y georreferenciación. Los hallazgos evidencian razones de mortalidad materna más elevadas en el área rural, provincias fronterizas y especialmente entre mujeres racializadas y de edades avanzadas. Se concluye que los sistemas de salud deben contemplar recursos e inversión en estas áreas y grupos, así como las operaciones logísticas y de comunicación necesarias para una oportuna atención prenatal.