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Experiencia de caries y calidad de vida de jóvenes en situación de encierro

Rev. salud pública; 18 (5), 2016
RESUMEN Objetivo Evaluar el impacto de la experiencia de caries en la calidad de vida de jóvenes institucionalizados del Área correccional de Córdoba, Argentina. Método Se realizó examen clínico a 70 jóvenes, se determinó el índice de experiencia de caries CPOD y tipo de tratamiento necesario...

Physical activity in a rural community in Colombia

Rev. salud pública; 18 (5), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To characterize physical activity profiles in a rural community in the southwest of Colombia and to identify knowledge gaps on this issue in the country. Methods Cross-sectional study conducted in a rural area in Puerto Caldas, Pereira, Risaralda. The population of the study was obt...

Desigualdades en la continuidad de la atención ambulatoria de población desplazada en Colombia 2012-2013

Rev. salud pública; 18 (5), 2016
RESUMEN Objetivo Establecer desigualdades en la continuidad de la atención ambulatoria de la población desplazada con diagnóstico de depresión. Métodos Estudio transversal a partir del registro clínico, del periodo entre el 1 de junio de 2012 y 30 de junio de 2013, sobre las personas con diagnó...

Interference of heart and transcutaneous oxygen monitoring in the measurement of bioelectrical impedance analysis in preterm newborns

J. pediatr. (Rio J.); 92 (5), 2016
Abstract Objective: To verify if the connection of electrodes for heart and transcutaneous oxygen monitoring interfere with the measurement of electrical bioimpedance in preterm newborns. Methods: This was a prospective, blinded, controlled, cross-sectional, crossover study that assessed and compared p...

Wake-up stroke: Clinical characteristics, sedentary lifestyle, and daytime sleepiness

Summary Objective: Wake-up stroke (WUS) is defined when the exact time of the beginning of the symptoms cannot be determined, for the deficits are perceived upon awakening. Sleep alterations are important risk factors for stroke and cardiovascular diseases. This study evaluates the characteristics of pa...

Interest in research among medical students: Challenges for the undergraduate education

Summary Introduction: In recent decades, there has been a reduction in the number of graduates from medical schools who choose to pursue a career in scientific research. That has an impact on the profile of graduates, since medical education depends on understanding the formation of scientific evidence....

Prevalence and factors associated with urinary incontinence in climacteric

SUMMARY Objective: To estimate the prevalence and identify associated factors to urinary incontinence (UI) in climacteric women. Method: In a cross-sectional study with a stratified random sample, 1,200 women aged between 35 and 72 years were studied, enrolled in the Family Health Strategy in the city ...

Growth curves in Down syndrome with congenital heart disease

SUMMARY Introduction: To assess dietary habits, nutritional status and food frequency in children and adolescents with Down syndrome (DS) and congenital heart disease (CHD). Additionally, we attempted to compare body mass index (BMI) classifications according to the World Health Organization (WHO) curve...

Comparando a qualidade de vida de idosos institucionalizados e nãoinstitucionalizados

Objetivo: avaliar comparativamente a qualidade de vida de idosos institucionalizados e não institucionalizados. Método: estudo observacional realizado em Cuité-PB com amostra constituída por 40 idosos, subdivididos igualmente para cada categoria. Os dados foram coletados utilizando-se o questionário...

Qualidade de vida e fatores associados à saúde de idosos diabéticos

Objetivo: avaliar a qualidade de vida de idosos acometidos por diabetes mellitus tipo 2 e identificar os fatores associados. Método: estudo descritivo e transversal realizado com 68 idosos diabéticos do município de Cajazeiras, Paraíba, em 2012. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente através do ...