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Factors Associated With Excess Body Weight In University Students In Times Of Covid-19, Cinthya Santa Cruz López, Sheyla Tenorio Villanueva, Dámaris Pérez Ramírez, José Cabrejo Paredes
Factors Associated With Excess Body Weight In University Students In Times Of Covid-19, Cinthya Santa Cruz López, Sheyla Tenorio Villanueva, Dámaris Pérez Ramírez, José Cabrejo Paredes
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction: Excess body weight affects the quality of life of millions of young people around the world. Objective: To determine the factors associated with the prevalence of overweight and obesity in university students during COVID-19, from October to December 2020. Methods: Analytical, cross-sectional research with non-experimental design. There was a population of 325 students of the professional career of medical technology and a sample of 169 students of both sexes. Body mass index and waist circumference diameter were used to calculate overweight and obesity. The associated factors were determined by means of a survey validated by expert judgment. Results: 49.1% …
Factors Associated With Anxiety In Medical Interns At A Private University In The Context Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Efrain A. Cehua Alvarez, Joseph Alburqueque Melgarejo, Horus M. Viru Flores, Juan C. Roque-Quezada, Catherine A. Suárez Egoávil, Israrel A. Guerra
Factors Associated With Anxiety In Medical Interns At A Private University In The Context Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Efrain A. Cehua Alvarez, Joseph Alburqueque Melgarejo, Horus M. Viru Flores, Juan C. Roque-Quezada, Catherine A. Suárez Egoávil, Israrel A. Guerra
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
OBJECTIVE: To determine the factors associated with anxiety in medical interns at a private university in the context of the covid-19 pandemic. METHODS: The study design is quantitative, observational, analytical, retrospective, cross-sectional. The sample was comprised of 343 human medicine interns, who were selected by a non-probabilistic snowball type sampling. The Coronavirus Anxiety Scale instrument was used for the diagnosis of anxiety. A Poisson regression model with robust bivariate and multiple variances was used to calculate the prevalence ratio and their respective 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS: The prevalence of anxiety and severe depressive symptoms of 22.74% and 6.71% respectively was …
Eating Habits And Lifestyles Of Medical Students At The Beginning Of The Covid-19 Pandemic Eating, Geraldine A. Espinoza-Gutierrez, Gabriela Yance-Cacñahuaray, Fernando M. Runzer-Colmenares
Eating Habits And Lifestyles Of Medical Students At The Beginning Of The Covid-19 Pandemic Eating, Geraldine A. Espinoza-Gutierrez, Gabriela Yance-Cacñahuaray, Fernando M. Runzer-Colmenares
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
The mortality rate from COVID-19 in Peru continues to increase, considered by January 24, 2022, as the third country with the most cases and deaths in all of South America. Connement favors an extremely sedentary lifestyle, physical inactivity, and poor eating practices causing serious health risks. Objectives: Describe the eating habits and lifestyles of medical students during the CoVID-19 quarantine. Materials and Methods: Multicenter Descriptive Cross-sectional Study. Results: A total of 886 medical students participated. The female gender prevailed with 81.49% (n = 722) compared to the male gender with 18.51% (n = 164). Regarding the perception of health, only …
Immersion Program In Lifestyle Medicine And Its Effects On Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Abigail Ballone
Immersion Program In Lifestyle Medicine And Its Effects On Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Abigail Ballone
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality by COVID-19. Lifestyle Medicine immersion programs consist of a residential internship that performs a multidisciplinary professional follow-up. Objective: To evaluate the effect of the residential lifestyle medicine program on risk factors for cardiovascular disease: weight, blood pressure and glycemia. Methods: Longitudinal, comparative study, with intervention of a Lifestyle Medicine Program. Retrospective data from 2019-2021 of patients who had completed the intervention for 14 days were used. This consisted of a comprehensive follow-up: medical, nutritional, psychological, physical and spiritual of the patients. Results: …
The Lifestyle Associated With The Control Of Arterial Hypertension And Diabetes Mellitus In A Care Center In Lima, During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mariana Callapiña-De Paz, Yoshie Z. Cisneros-Núñez, Norka R. Guillén-Ponce, Jhony A. De La Cruz-Vargas
The Lifestyle Associated With The Control Of Arterial Hypertension And Diabetes Mellitus In A Care Center In Lima, During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mariana Callapiña-De Paz, Yoshie Z. Cisneros-Núñez, Norka R. Guillén-Ponce, Jhony A. De La Cruz-Vargas
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction: Hypertension and diabetes mellitus 2 are prevalent diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed lifestyle and disease control, potentially triggering serious complications. Objectives: To determine the association between lifestyle and the control of chronic non-communicable diseases: arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus 2 during the COVID-19 pandemic in patients of an Urgent Care Center. Materials and methods: Observational, cross-sectional, and analytical study. A sample of 158 patients, between 30 and 79 years old, was included. Control files and medical records were analyzed, anthropometric values were measured, and lifestyle was evaluated through surveys. Results: 51.3% were male, an average of 61 years, …
Anxiety, Depression, Somatization And Experiential Avoidance Indicators In Peruvian University Students In Quarantine By Covid-19, Héctor Sánchez Carlessi, Luis Yarlequé Chocas, Leda Javier Alva, Edith Nuñez Llacuachaqui, Carlos Arenas Iparraguirre, Maria Matalinares Calvet, Eduardo Gutiérrez Santayana, Irma Egoavil Medina, Jorge Solis Quispe, Ceyda Fernandez Figueroa
Anxiety, Depression, Somatization And Experiential Avoidance Indicators In Peruvian University Students In Quarantine By Covid-19, Héctor Sánchez Carlessi, Luis Yarlequé Chocas, Leda Javier Alva, Edith Nuñez Llacuachaqui, Carlos Arenas Iparraguirre, Maria Matalinares Calvet, Eduardo Gutiérrez Santayana, Irma Egoavil Medina, Jorge Solis Quispe, Ceyda Fernandez Figueroa
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction: The COVID-19 quarantine has greatly affected university students in Peru, generating a series of physical, psychological and behavioral effects. Objective: To determine the factors associated with anxiety, depression, somatization and experiential avoidance in peruvian university students quarantined by COVID-19. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was carried out. The sample was made up of 1264 university students from various departments of Peru, anxiety, depression, somatization and experiential avoidance were taken as dependent variables, which were evaluated with the questionnaire "The Inventory of unadjusted psychosocial behavior, in the presence of COVID-19 in the Peruvian population” and the AAQ II, for the …
Work Conditions And Personal Protective Equipment Against Covid-19 In Health Personnel, Lima-Peru, Jarvis Raraz Vidal, Henry Allpas Gomez, Flor Torres Salome, Wenner Cabrera Patiño, Rafael Ramos Gómez, Lilian Alcántara Leyva, Flor Aldea Chihuantito, Viviana Colona Risco, Omar Raraz Vidal
Work Conditions And Personal Protective Equipment Against Covid-19 In Health Personnel, Lima-Peru, Jarvis Raraz Vidal, Henry Allpas Gomez, Flor Torres Salome, Wenner Cabrera Patiño, Rafael Ramos Gómez, Lilian Alcántara Leyva, Flor Aldea Chihuantito, Viviana Colona Risco, Omar Raraz Vidal
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Objective: To determine the association between working conditions and access to personal protective equipment (PPE) in health personnel in the city of Lima-Perú. Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional and analytical study. The sample was of 323 respondents virtually in the city of Lima, who met the selection criteria, captured between 07/09/2020 to 08/09/2020. The data collection instrument was validated by expert judgment with a score> 80% (content validity). An analysis was carried out with the generalized linear model of the poisson family, log link function, robust models with fit. A statistically significant value of p <0.05 was considered. Results: 52% of health personnels (HP) worked more than 12 hours and only 55% received one PPE per work day. 50.9% of the HCP almost never received a mask. In the multivariate analysis, the SP with ages <26 years (p=0.00) and from 26 to 55 years (p=0.00) received an incomplete PPE. HP who did not have an employment relationship with the institution (p=0.006) and those who worked in areas with little contact with COVID-19 patients (p=0.022) received a mask on few occasions. Conclusion: Health personnels under 56 years of age rarely received PPE. When they work without an employment relationship and belonged to areas with little contact with COVID-19 patients, they sometimes received a mask.
Regional Distribution Of Covid-19 Mortality In Peru, Maria Flores López, Alonso Soto Tarazona, Jhony A. De La Cruz-Vargas
Regional Distribution Of Covid-19 Mortality In Peru, Maria Flores López, Alonso Soto Tarazona, Jhony A. De La Cruz-Vargas
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Objectives: Compare the death rate from COVID-19 at the national level by regions and departments from March to September 2020. Methods: Quantitative, observational, cross-sectional, ecological and retrospective study. The data was extracted from the National Death System (SINADEF) in Microsoft Excel 2016 and imported into Stata. The variables were described as frequencies and percentages. Mortality was obtained by dividing the total deaths over the total population according to the last census. An adjusted exploratory analysis was performed using robust regression methods to evaluate the association between mortality by department and regions adjusted for age and sex of the deceased. P <0.05 was considered significant. Results: 32535 deaths were reported, 69.84% were male and the median was 67. The mortality rate in the Costa region 145 deaths were calculated (n = 24,276), followed by Sierra with 51 (n = 4434) and Selva with 63 (n = 2545). There were significant differences in mortality according to the region, in the comparison of the coast with the Sierra region a beta coefficient of -96.28 was found (p <0.001 IC -123.76 -68.77), while in the comparison with the Selva it was determined a coefficient of -50.38 (p 0.01 95% CI -91.47 -9.29). No significant association was found between the mortality rate and the average age or sex of the deceased by department. Conclusion: The death rate from COVID-19 at the national level was 101 per 100 000 inhabitants. The mortality rate found was higher on the Costa region than in the Sierra and Selva, regardless of the proportion of men, women or age.
Perception Of Knowledge And Attitudes Towards Covid-19 In A Group Of Citizens In The Urban Area Of Huánuco, Mely Ruiz Aquino, Anibal Diaz Lazo, Milward Ubillús, Alejandrina Aguí Ortiz
Perception Of Knowledge And Attitudes Towards Covid-19 In A Group Of Citizens In The Urban Area Of Huánuco, Mely Ruiz Aquino, Anibal Diaz Lazo, Milward Ubillús, Alejandrina Aguí Ortiz
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Objective. To identify relationship between knowledge and type of attitudes towards COVID-19 in the citizens of the urban area of Huánuco. Methods. Observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach. It was carried out in the city of Huánuco, 2020. Sample comprised 168 citizens. A previously validated knowledge questionnaire and an attitudes scale towards COVID-19 were applied. Pearson's χ² test and Spearman's correlation coefficient (rho) were applied. Results. When analyzing the type of knowledge regarding COVID-19, 62.5% (105) of the sample was located in the category “unknown”. Analyzing the type of attitudes perceived by citizens towards COVID-19, 36.9% (62) …
Skin Manifestations In Young Military Personnel Diagnosed With Covid 19 - Peru, Richard Febres Ramos, Stephany Vilchez Bravo
Skin Manifestations In Young Military Personnel Diagnosed With Covid 19 - Peru, Richard Febres Ramos, Stephany Vilchez Bravo
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
COVID-19 is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. The infection has been reported to demonstrate different types of skin manifestations including urticarial, maculopapular, papulovesicular, purpuric, livedoid, and thrombotic-ischemic lesions. Given the high mortality rate of the infection, timely and accurate identification of relevant skin manifestations can play a key role in early diagnosis and management.Skin manifestations, a well-known effect of viral infections, are beginning to be reported in patients with COVID-19 disease. These manifestations most often are morbilliform rash, hives, vesicular rashes, acral lesions, and livedoid rashes. Some of these skin manifestations …
Risk Factors For Mortality From Covid-19 In Hospitalized Patients: A Logistic Regression Model, Irma Luz Yupari, Lucia Bardales Aguirre, Julio Rodriguez Azabache, Jaylin Barros Sevillano, Angela Rodríguez Díaz
Risk Factors For Mortality From Covid-19 In Hospitalized Patients: A Logistic Regression Model, Irma Luz Yupari, Lucia Bardales Aguirre, Julio Rodriguez Azabache, Jaylin Barros Sevillano, Angela Rodríguez Díaz
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction: The population is susceptible to COVID-19 and knowing the most predominant characteristics and comorbidities of those affected is essential to diminish its effects. Objective: This study analyzed the biological, social and clinical risk factors for mortality in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 in the district of Trujillo, Peru. Methods: A descriptive type of study was made, with a quantitative approach and a correlational, retrospective, cross-sectional design. Data was obtained from the Ministry of Health’s database, with a sample of 64 patients from March to May 2020. Results: 85,71% of the total deceased are male, the most predominant occupation is Retired …
Covid-19: Revisión De La Literatura Y Su Impacto En La Realidad Sanitaria Peruana, Alberto Córdova Aguilar, Germán Rossani A.
Covid-19: Revisión De La Literatura Y Su Impacto En La Realidad Sanitaria Peruana, Alberto Córdova Aguilar, Germán Rossani A.
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introducción: La enfermedad denominada COVID-19 es una pandemia causada por el virus SARS-CoV-2 (síndrome agudo respiratorio severo 2). En el Perú, el paciente cero o primer caso con COVID-19 fue detectado el último 6 de marzo y desde entonces el virus continúa su propagación. El gobierno nacional lucha contra esta enfermedad desde varios frentes, pero la situación sanitaria difiere mucho con la de países desarrollados. Objetivo: Revisar el estado actual de la enfermedad y analizar su posible impacto en el sistema de salud peruano. Métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda bibliográfica de diversos estudios desde la aparición de la enfermedad (diciembre …