Results: 2010

Sociodemography, Oral Health Status and Behaviours Related to Oral Health Literacy

Abstract Objective: To assess the relationships of socio-demography, self-reported oral health status, and behaviour with oral health literacy (OHL) among adults. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during a mega carnival in Kuala Lumpur. Socio-demographic, oral health status, a...

Knowledge of Primary School Teachers Regarding Dental Trauma Management in Hail Region, Saudi Arabia

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the knowledge of elementary school teachers about the management of dental trauma. Material and Methods: An observational study, with the cross-sectional design, was conducted among primary school teachers in Hail, Saudi Arabia during January 2017. The questionnaire dist...

Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas relacionadas con las infecciones intrahospitalarias en Nicaragua
Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to intrahospital infections in Nicaragua

Rev. inf. cient; 98 (1), 2019
Introducción: las infecciones asociadas a la asistencia sanitaria constituyen un grave problema de la salud pública a nivel mundial por su frecuencia y elevada mortalidad. Objetivo: identificar el nivel de conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas para controlar las infecciones intrahospitalarias del perso...

Evaluación de la susceptibilidad y autoeficacia ante VIH/sida en profesionales de Estomatología
Evaluation of susceptibility and self-efficacy against HIV/AIDS in stomatology professionals

Rev. inf. cient; 98 (1), 2019
Introducción: el VIH/sida es una de las enfermedades que mayor repercusión social ha tenido y afecta a millones de personas. Objetivo: identificar la susceptibilidad y la autoeficacia de los profesionales de la salud de la Facultad de Estomatología de la Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (FE...

Morbilidad neurológica en el Policlínico Ramón López Peña, Santiago de Cuba, enero a diciembre de 2018
Neurological morbidity in the Ramón López Peña Polyclinic, Santiago de Cuba, January to December 2018

Rev. inf. cient; 98 (2), 2019
Introducción: la demanda neurológica ambulatoria ha ido creciendo constantemente. Existen pocos datos estadísticos sobre las patologías neurológicas en nuestra población. Objetivo: caracterizar la morbilidad neurológica del Policlínico Docente “Ramón López Peña” en el periodo comprendido d...

Factors associated with the presence of triatomines in rural areas of south Argentine Chaco

Abstract INTRODUCTION: The domestic and peridomestic presence of Triatoma infestans depends on several factors, such as human behavior, vector behavior, ecology, and the environment. METHODS: This work was conducted in 139 domiciliary units, where triatomines were captured and risk factors in domicil...

Fatores relacionados ao consumo do narguilé entre estudantes de medicina

J. bras. pneumol; 45 (5), 2019
RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar o nível de conhecimento sobre os malefícios do narguilé, a frequência e os fatores psicossociais envolvidos na sua utilização entre os estudantes de Medicina de dois diferentes períodos e sua relação com a intenção de parar de utilizar. Métodos Foram avaliados alunos...

Addressing travelers' perception of risk in pre-travel care: Reports from a travel clinic in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Travel medicine is aimed at promoting health risk reduction. However, travelers' perception of risk is subjective and may influence implementation of recommendations. This study reports on travelers' perception of risk, pre-travel characteristics, and recommended interventions. M...

Knowledge about HIV/AIDS in older adults using the services of Family Health Strategy

Abstract INTRODUCTION: This study evaluated knowledge about HIV/AIDS in elders using the services of Family Health Strategy. METHODS: Cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study involving 238 participants. Mini-Mental State Examination and QHIV3I were applied. RESULTS: About 30% of participa...