Hospital Maternal Infantil German Urquidi in Cochabamba, Bolivia

By Anonymous (not verified) , 20 August, 2026
ID
46
Pathway
Population, Community, and Global Health
Description
We investigated breast and gynecological cancer patients' self-efficacy for self-care, dietary choices, and physical activity after their diagnosis. Because self-care self-efficacy has not been rigorously studied in this population before, our 30–45 minute survey was designed to capture three things: factors associated with self-efficacy in the existing literature, patients' level of self-efficacy, and finally their readiness for and maintenance of lifestyle changes after diagnosis. Through this project, we were engaged in study design, survey administration, and collaboration with international healthcare professionals. FLUENCY IN SPANISH NECESSARY. Opportunities to shadow in Hospital German Urquidi Maternal Infantil in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Goals
1. Study design
2. Data collection and analysis
3. Learn about healthcare delivery and patient care in the context of Cochabamba, Bolivia
Mentor
Maira Castaneda-Avila
Mentor E-mail
Maira.CastanedaAvila@umassmed.edu
Department
Epidemiology
Prior Students
Seo-Hyun Yoo (2029; seo-hyun.yoo@umassmed.edu); Jessica Hunnewell (2029; jessica.hunnewell@umassmed.edu); Mukund Desibhatla (2029; mukund.desibhatla@umassmed.edu); Sasha Hussain (2029; sasha.hussain3@umassmed.edu)
Availability
Yes
Number Spots
4