Publications by authors named "Andres Ignacio Vecino-Ortiz"

Objective: In Bogotá, Colombia, motorcyclists represent a concern as the proportion of motorcycle users between 2013 and 2018 has increased from 18% to 35%. Despite available risk reduction strategies, the fatality rates are also growing, notably in young adults (15-29 years old). This study aims at identifying correct helmet use patterns and its relationship with official records of injuries and casualties in the city over time.

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Introduction: High blood pressure is a public health problem worldwide. In Colombia, its prevalence is 25% with a high mortality rate. The psychosocial factors affecting pharmacological adherence among patients have not been sufficiently studied and despite international evidence on their impact, in Colombia, there is a paucity of research on the role of chronic stress in the relationship between socioeconomic status and pharmacological adherence.

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In the South American nation of Colombia, as elsewhere, patients with type 2 diabetes often avoid care that could prevent their condition from worsening. Availability of health insurance may play a role in explaining this behavior. Some patients with diabetes skip preventive measures because they have insurance and calculate that they can access curative services later in life.

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In recent years, interest on researching on antenatal care issues and other health promotion and prevention interventions has increased. However, even though there is a growing interest in publishing about antenatal care use, evidence concerning which, and how socioeconomic conditions influence whether a pregnant woman demands or not antenatal consultations on the assumption that the theoretical access to this service has not entry barriers, is still limited. In order to generate this evidence, a two-stage analysis was performed with data gathered on the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) carried out by Profamilia in Colombia during 2005.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Andres Ignacio Vecino-Ortiz"

  • - Andres Ignacio Vecino-Ortiz's research primarily focuses on public health and safety issues in Colombia, particularly the impact of socioeconomic factors and stress on health outcomes, as seen in his work on pharmacological adherence among hypertensive patients and prevention behaviors in diabetes care.
  • - His study on helmet use among motorcyclists in Bogotá highlights a growing trend in motorcycle usage and increasing fatality rates, emphasizing the critical role of enforcement and proper helmet use in reducing injuries and mortality.
  • - Vecino-Ortiz's contributions also extend to antenatal care, where he investigates the demand determinants among pregnant women, identifying socioeconomic influences on healthcare access and utilization within the Colombian context.

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