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Rev. méd. Chile ; 149(8): 1164-1172, ago. 2021. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1389580

ABSTRACT

Background: A massive open online course (MOOC) is an online course aimed at unlimited participation and open access via the Web. Aim: To assess the MOOC experience for teaching nutrition, healthy food consumption, physical activity and health promotion to prevent obesity. Material and Methods: Two MOOC courses, (one with two versions), are described with the registration and evaluation instruments such as surveys carried out at the beginning and at the end of the courses. Effective participants in the three versions were 17.456, 11.121 in MOOC1, 2.351 in MOOC1 second version and 3.984 in MOOC2. Their median age was 31 years, 82% were women, 60% were professionals and 12% were foreigners. Results: In the final evaluation of the three courses, 85% to 99% qualified as "very good" or "good" all the surveyed topics. Thirty five percent of participants reported having lack of time, 11% reported problems with internet connectivity and 3.9%, personal or work problems. Conclusions: This is the first experience with MOOC in health and nutrition to prevent obesity in Chile. Considering the good results and positive evaluation of these courses, we estimate that they are an important tool to prevent obesity and chronic diseases in Chile, Latin America and other regions of the world.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Computer-Assisted Instruction/methods , Education, Distance/methods , Nutritional Status , Surveys and Questionnaires , Obesity/prevention & control
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Rev. chil. nutr ; 44(3): 244-250, 2017. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-899827

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RESUMEN Se describe el estado nutricional, consumo, hábitos alimentarios y habilidades culinarias en alumnos de tercero a quinto año básico de colegios municipales de la comuna de La Reina, Santiago, Chile, para proponer intervenciones que conduzcan hacia una alimentación saludable. El estudio es descriptivo, de corte transversal en 617 niños, 349 hombres y 268 mujeres de tercero (n=193), cuarto (n=202) y quinto básico (n=222). El 30,3% de los niños tenía obesidad, mayor que el 24,2% reportado por la Junta Nacional de Auxilio Escolar y Becas (JUNAEB) en primero básico el 2015. Al 66,2% de los niños les gusta cocinar, pero sólo un 20,0% mezcla y aliña verduras, hace sándwich y pela o pica fruta 4 a 5 días en la semana. Todos los niños (100%) toman once, pero sólo un 60,9% cena en la noche. Un 20,7% toma doble desayuno y un 35,7% come doble almuerzo. Casi todos (97%) llevaban dinero o colación de la casa. El 78,4% llevaba golosinas dulces, 60,0% fruta, 50,0% lácteos y 48,4% bebidas o jugos azucarados y un 45,0% lleva $500 a $1.000 por día al colegio. Existe la necesidad de educar en hábitos de alimentación saludable a los alumnos, incorporando padres con apoyo del Ministerio de Educación, para tener una política de Estado en prevención de la obesidad infantil.


ABSTRACT This article describes the nutritional status, food consumption, dietary behavior and culinary skills of third to fifth grade public school students from the La Reina neighborhood, Santiago de Chile, in order to propose healthy eating interventions. This is a cross-sectional, descriptive study in 617 children (349 males and 268 females) from third (n= 193), fourth (n= 202) and fifth grade (n= 222). Obesity prevalence was 30.3%, greater than the 24.2% reported by National Board of Scholarships and Grants in first grade in 2015. Most of the children reported liking cooking (66.2%), but just 20.0% cooked mixed or seasoned vegetables, made sandwiches, or peeled or cut 4 or 5 days per week. All children (100%) ate a late snack in the afternoon, but only 60.9% ate dinner at night. A second breakfast was eaten by 20.7% of the children and a second lunch by 35.7%. Almost all children (97%) brought money or a snack from home: 78.4% brought candies, 60.0% fruit, 50.0% dairy products and 48.4% soft drinks or juices with sugar, and 45.0% money (500 to 1000 Chilean pesos). It is necessary to educate children in healthy eating habits, with participation of parents and support from the Ministry of Education to prevent children obesity.


Subject(s)
Humans , Students , Food and Nutrition Education , Nutritional Status , Education, Primary and Secondary , Feeding Behavior , Pediatric Obesity/prevention & control , Nutritional Sciences
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Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1390106

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Introducción: el cuestionario FINDRISK permite evaluar la probabilidad de desarrollar diabetes mellitus (DM) a 10 años. Objetivo: determinar la probabilidad de desarrollar DM a 10 años en el personal de salud, teniendo en cuenta el estilo de vida y su carga familiar utilizando el cuestionario FINDRISK. Materiales y métodos: estudio prospectivo, descriptivo, de corte trasversal, realizado en 100 individuos, personal de blanco del Hospital de Clínicas, desde el 1 de septiembre de 2015 a 31 de octubre de 2015. Resultados: la muestra fue mayoritariamente del sexo femenino (77%), predominantemente joven (73%), 19% tienen padres y/o hermanos con DM. Tenían peso normal 32%, sobrepeso 27%, obesidad GI 24% y obesidad GII 17%. Solo realizan actividad física 30,4%. La mitad consumen frutas y verduras todos los días. Solo 6% presentaban antecedentes de hiperglicemia. El 43% presenta riesgo muy elevado por circunferencia abdominal. Solo 16% consumen regularmente medicamentos para la hipertensión arterial. Aplicando el cuestionario de FINDRISK la media global fue de 14,4 ± 4,4 (rango 7 -24) siendo similar en ambos sexos (p 0,6). En la valoración del riesgo, presentaban FINDRISK riesgo alto casi la mitad (47%) de los funcionarios, seguido de 31% riesgo ligeramente elevado, riesgo moderado 11% y riesgo muy alto 11%. En el análisis bivariado, utilizando como punto de corte de 15 del FINDRISK, encontramos que 38% de los funcionarios tienen nivel de riesgo alto. Conclusión: más de un tercio del personal de blanco tiene un alto nivel de riesgo de desarrollar DM en su evolución si no se toman medidas preventivas para evitarlo. Se deberían tomar medidas para disminuir la aparición de casos nuevos o retardar el inicio de la DM.


Introduction: FINDRISK questionnaire evaluates the probability of developing mellitus (DM) within 10 years. Objective: To determine the probability of developing DM within 10 years in healthcare personnel, considering lifestyle and family burden using the FINDRISK questionnaire. Material and methods: Cross-sectional descriptive prospective study performed in 100 individuals, healthcare personnel of the Hospital de Clínicas from September 1 to October 3, 2015. Results: The sample population was mostly women (77%), predominantly young (73%), 19% has parents and/or brothers/sisters with DM. Thirty two percent had normal weigh, 27% was overweight, 24% had GI obesity and 17% GII obesity. Only 30.4% made physical activity. Half eats fruits and vegetables every day. Only 6% had history of hyperglycemia and 43% presented a very high risk by abdominal circumference. Only 16% used regularly drugs for arterial hypertension. Applying the FINDRISK questionnaire, the global mean was 14.4 ± 4.4 (range 7 - 24) being similar in both genders (p = 0.6). In the risk assessment, almost half (47%) of the employees presented high risk followed by slightly high risk (31%), moderate risk (11%) and very high risk (11%). In the bivariate analysis using 15 of FINDRISK as a cut-off point, it was found that 38% of the employees had high risk levels. Conclusion: More than a third of the healthcare personnel had high risk level of developing DM in their evolution if preventive measures are not taken to avoid it. Measures should be taken to reduce the appearance of new cases or delay the beginning of DM.

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Rev. méd. Chile ; 144(2): 194-201, feb. 2016. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-779487

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Background: Unhealthy lifestyles and overweight are common among blue collar workers. Aim: To evaluate a nutrition education intervention in construction workers to prevent chronic diseases. Material and Methods: One hundred forty two participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 69) and or a control group (n = 73). The experimental group received nutrition education consisting in individual lifestyle counseling, group workshop, group counseling in healthy lifestyles, and environmental intervention. At baseline and after one year of intervention, clinical evaluations consisting in laboratory determinations, anthropometry and nutritional assessment evaluation were carried out. Results: The experimental group experienced a significant decrease in waist circumference, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and an increase in HDL cholesterol. A significant reduction in total calorie intake, especially at the evening snack was observed during week-days. The same reduction in total calories occurred at dinner during the week-end. A significant increase was observed in the consumption of fruits, vegetables and fish. In the control group there was a significant increase in weight, waist circumference, body mass index, glucose and insulin, without changes in total calorie intake or healthy food consumption. High soft drink consumption did not change in both groups. Conclusions: In construction workers, integral nutrition intervention at the individual, group and environmental level had an impact in nutritional and biochemical indicators.


Subject(s)
Humans , Energy Intake , Construction Industry , Health Education/methods , Chronic Disease/prevention & control , Life Style , Urban Population , Blood Glucose/analysis , Body Mass Index , Case-Control Studies , Nutrition Assessment , Chile , Cholesterol/blood , Nutritional Status , Longitudinal Studies , Waist Circumference , Insulin/blood
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Arch. latinoam. nutr ; Arch. latinoam. nutr;64(3): 182-191, sep. 2014. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-752697

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El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar el efecto de un programa de intervención con metodologías educativas innovadoras en alimentación y nutrición en profesores y alumnos de prebásica y básica, para lograr una mejoría en sus conocimientos, ingesta alimentaria y estado nutricional. Se realizó un estudio cuasi experimental en que se evaluó conocimiento, consumo alimentario y estado nutricional al inicio y término de la intervención educativa. La muestra quedó constituida por 25 profesores y 465 alumnos de Los Andes y 352 estudiantes controles de San Felipe. La intervención consistió en 9 sesiones educativas para los profesores en temas de alimentación saludable durante 5 meses, con transferencia de conocimientos a sus alumnos. Hubo una mejoría significativa en conocimiento y una disminución en el consumo de alimentos poco saludables en los alumnos de los profesores que recibieron la capacitación, con respecto al grupo control, sin cambios significativos en el estado nutricional de ambos grupos. En conclusión, la intervención en los profesores mejoró el conocimiento e ingesta de alimentos saludables en sus alumnos, sin modificar el estado nutricional por su corta duración. Si esta estrategia se mantiene en el tiempo y se incorpora al currículo escolar, puede lograr resultados en el largo plazo, incorporando a los padres en esta tarea.


The objective of the study was to assess the impact of a nutrition education program for teachers to improve food knowledge, food consumption and the nutritional status of their pre basic and basic students. A quasi-experimental study was carried out, with a pre-post evaluation of food knowledge, food consumption and nutritional status. The sample was 25 teachers and 465 students in Los Andes, with 352 students as control group in San Felipe. The nutrition intervention consisted in 9 interactive workshops for teachers during 5 months, transferring the information to the students. In the experimental group there was a significant improvement in food knowledge and a decrease in non-healthy food consumption in students, compared with the control group, without changes in nutritional status. In conclusion, the intervention in teachers improved food knowledge and healthy food consumption in students. As a consequence of the short period of intervention, the nutritional status did not change. If these strategies are maintained over time and incorporated to the school curricula could achieve more significant results, in particular if parents are incorporated in school nutrition education programs.


Subject(s)
Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Male , Feeding Behavior , Health Education , Health Promotion , School Health Services , Schools , Chile , Faculty , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Program Evaluation , Students
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 142(7): 833-840, jul. 2014. graf, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-726174

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Background: The less affluent and educated members of the society tend to be less prone to healthy lifestyles. Aim: To describe feeding habits, nutrition, quality of life and working conditions of construction workers comparing two recent surveys, namely the 2009 Chilean National Health Survey (NHS) and the 2010 Work, Employment and Health Survey (WEH). Material and Methods: One hundred ninety male workers aged 43 ± 13 years were surveyed about feeding habits during working days and weekends, smoking and usual physical activity. Weight, height and blood pressure were also measured. Results: In 2010, 82% of workers were overweight or obese compared with 67% rates in the NHS of 2009. The rate of sedentariness was 86% compared with 84% in the NHS of 2009 and 93% in the WEH 2010. Forty one percent smoked and those aged less than 25 years consumed more calories than the other age groups. There was a high intake of carbonated beverages, bread, salted and red meats and a low consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes and fish. Seventy seven percent had a meal at midafternoon and only 25% ate supper. Lunch had a fixed schedule, was considered good and usually was prepared by a family member. The level of satisfaction with work, family life and life in general was high. The satisfaction with health and physical condition was lower. Conclusions: The unhealthy lifestyles of these construction workers should alert health authorities.


Subject(s)
Adult , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Construction Industry , Feeding Behavior , Life Style , Nutritional Status , Obesity/epidemiology , Blood Pressure , Body Mass Index , Chile/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Educational Status , Energy Intake , Feeding Behavior , Smoking/epidemiology
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 142(2): 184-192, feb. 2014. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-710986

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Background: Health promotion in Chile is essential, considering its current epidemiologic status where chronic diseases are predominant. Aim: To report the evaluation of an on-line Diploma in health promotion for Primary Health Care professionals. Material and Methods: Two hundred sixty four professionals from all regions of the country (40% rural and 60% urban) took the Diploma. It lasted 8 months with 248 academic hours distributed in 5 modules with a total of 15 units. The program was evaluated with four surveys answered by the students (general description of participants, mid-term, final and follow-up). Results: Students were highly satisfied with the program and especially with its interactive methodology which included tutorials, individual and group assignments, online discussions and a final project. The drawbacks were time restrictions and limited internet access. Ninety percent of students completed the course with an overall mean grade of 5.57 (out of a 1-7 scale). The follow-up survey showed that students implemented the new health promotion knowledge acquired, and put in practice their final assignment in their local counties. Also, most students improved their working conditions. Conclusions: The on-line interactive and participative methodology applied in this Diploma had positive results and the evaluation model can be applied in other health promotion on-line education programs.


Subject(s)
Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Education, Distance/standards , Health Promotion , Inservice Training/standards , Primary Health Care , Chile , Education, Distance/methods , Inservice Training/methods , Internet , Program Evaluation , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Arch. latinoam. nutr ; Arch. latinoam. nutr;63(1): 37-45, Mar. 2013. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-740221

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El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar el efecto de una intervención educativa sobre el consumo de frutas, verduras y pescado en familias de niños preescolares y escolares mediante una intervención de tres meses y una evaluación antes y después, en 27 familias intervenidas y 32 controles, de colegios municipales de una comuna de Santiago, Chile. Al inicio y final de la intervención se aplicó a cada niño y su padre una encuesta de frecuencia de consumo de frutas, verduras y pescado y de conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas de alimentación familiar. La intervención consistió en seis talleres de cocina de 90 minutos cada uno para los encargados de la preparación de alimentos en el hogar, utilizando además video y fotografía participativa. Los resultados mostraron un mayor consumo de frutas, verduras y pescado en el grupo intervenido (test de Kolmogorov-Smirnov, test de Wilcoxon, p<0,05). Al comparar el consumo pre-post por grupo, las diferencias resultaron significativas para el intervenido en todos los casos (test de Wilcoxon para muestras pareadas, p<0,05). En los padres, el consumo de frutas aumentó en 135,8 g, el de verduras en 19,5 g y el de pescado en 10,2 g diarios. En los niños, las frutas aumentaron 92,1 g, las verduras 65,9 g y el pescado 5,2 g al día. Todas las familias intervenidas (n=22) incorporaron algún cambio significativo en la alimentación saludable de su hogar. Los resultados muestran que es posible realizar cambios en los hábitos alimentarios de las familias, con la implementación de una intervención educativa que incluya talleres de cocina y materiales audiovisuales.


The objective of this study was to assess the impact of a nutrition education intervention on fruits, vegetables and fish consumption in pre-school and school age children families, through a three months education intervention with a pre-post evaluation in 27 intervened families and 32 controls from public schools in Santiago, Chile. A food-frequency questionnaire on fruits, vegetables and fish, and a survey on food and nutrition knowledge, attitudes and practices were applied to children and their parents. The intervention consisted in six 90 minutes cooking workshops, including the utilization of videos and photovoice for those who cooked in the families. Results showed a significant more consumption of fruits, vegetables and fish in the intervened than in the control group (test de Kolmogorov-Smirnov, test de Wilcoxon, p<0,05). Comparing pre-post consumption by group, significance differences were for the intervened group in all cases. (test de Wilcoxon for paired samples, p<0,05). In parents, fruit consumption increased 135.8 g, vegetables 19.5 g, and fish 10,2 g per day. In children, the increase in fruits was 92.1 g, vegetables 65.9, and fish 5.2 g per day. All the intervened families (n=22) introduced a significant healthy food improvement at home. Results showed that it is possible to change food habits in families with the implementation of a nutrition education intervention including cooking workshops, videos and photovoice.


Subject(s)
Adult , Animals , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Male , Diet Surveys , Feeding Behavior , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Health Education/methods , Health Promotion/methods , Chile , Fishes , Fruit , Nutrition Assessment , Parents , Socioeconomic Factors , Vegetables
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Arch. latinoam. nutr ; Arch. latinoam. nutr;62(3): 275-282, Sept. 2012. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-710632

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Se describe la consulta a expertos mediante la técnica Delphi para consensuar su opinión sobre contenidos del material educativo en alimentación saludable para profesores, alumnos de prebásica, básica y sus familias. El cuestionario se elaboró con los resultados de encuestas y grupos focales con niños, padres y profesores realizados previamente. Este cuestionario fue enviado a 54 expertos en nutrición, educación y comunicación en una primera ronda, cuyos resultados fueron analizados y reenviados en una segunda ronda con las preguntas donde no había consenso. El ciclo se completó con una validación realizada con padres y profesores sobre los principales tópicos consensuados en las dos rondas con los expertos. Los principales consensos fueron priorizar los materiales educativos audiovisuales por sobre los escritos y privilegiar actividades participativas (talleres de cocina, juegos, actividades) por sobre las pasivas (información en reuniones de padres, entrega de material educativo y conferencias de expertos). Existió consenso en educar en conductas saludables, como no dar dinero a los niños para que lleven a la escuela; escoger comida saludable en las salidas familiares y asociar actividades recreativas con alimentación saludable durante fines de semana; preferir la comida saludable preparada en casa en vez de la comida procesada; restringir las golosinas y comer fuera de hora; comer en familia sin ver TV y preferir comida en vez de tomar té o merienda en la noche. Estos resultados son fundamentales para diseñar materiales educativos en alimentación saludable tendientes a cambiar los malos hábitos alimentarios actuales, que contribuyen en forma importante a aumentar el problema de la obesidad infantil.


Delphi method to identify education material on healthy food for teachers, school-age children and their parents. Delphi method applied to get expert consensus about healthy food topics to include in educational materials for preschool and school-age children, their parents and teachers is described. The questionnaire was developed with the results of surveys and focus groups in children, parents and teachers made previously. The questionnaire was mailed to 54 experts in nutrition, education and communication in a first round. The results were analyzed and forwarded in a second round with the subjects without consensus. The cycle was completed by a validation conducted with teachers and parents and were prioritized by audiovisual educational materials on the writings, favoring participatory activities such as cooking workshops, games, activities over the passive (information at parent meetings, delivery of educational materials and conferences of experts). There was consensus on education in health behaviors such as not giving them money to carry to school, make healthy food choices on family outings and recreational activities associated with healthy eating during weekends; prefer healthy food prepared at home instead of the processed food; restrict eating out candy and prefer family meals without watching TV and food instead of taking a snack in the evening. These results are critical to design educational materials on healthy eating plans to change current eating habits that are contributing significantly to increase the childhood obesity.


Subject(s)
Child , Humans , Delphi Technique , Whole Foods/analysis , Health Promotion/standards , Nutrition Policy , Obesity/prevention & control , Faculty , Focus Groups , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Health Promotion/methods , Parents , Qualitative Research , Students
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Rev. panam. salud pública ; 21(2/3): 136-144, feb.-mar. 2007. graf, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-452863

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La prioridad política otorgada por el Gobierno de Chile a la promoción de la salud se expresa en el desarrollo alcanzado por el Consejo Vida Chile y su Plan Nacional de Promoción de la Salud (PNPS). En este artículo se presenta el modelo evaluativo del PNPS chileno y sus principales resultados preliminares en el ámbito técnico y económico en el período 1998-2006. Para medir los resultados de las metas de proceso se utilizaron indicadores de cobertura (número de personas, de espacios promotores de la salud y de actividades) y del grado de cumplimiento de las estrategias. El número de actividades durante el período aumentó significativamente; 98 por ciento de los municipios del país cuentan con un plan comunal de promoción y un comité Vida Chile, que surge como instancia de trabajo intersectorial y ejecutora del Plan Comunal de Promoción; se incrementó el número de organizaciones sociales incorporadas a las estrategias de promoción de la salud; 34 por ciento de los establecimientos de educación del país (preescolar, básica y media) resultaron acreditadas como entidades promotoras de la salud; y aproximadamente 20 por ciento de la población total del país de todos los grupos de edad recibió beneficios directos de los planes comunales de promoción en 2006, entre otros logros. El costo total anual per capita de los planes comunales ascendió a $US 6,60. Los principales factores facilitadores identificados fueron contar con la participación de las organizaciones sociales y redes comunitarias y disponer de un presupuesto adecuado para el plan comunal. Los factores obstaculizadores más frecuentes fueron la falta de tiempo o de recursos humanos para la promoción, la dispersión geográfica de la población y los problemas de accesibilidad a las actividades. Se hacen recomendaciones para la aplicación y el mejoramiento de los programas de promoción de la salud en la comunidad.


The Government of Chile has placed a high priority on health promotion. This is evident in the advances made through its National Plan for Health Promotion (Plan Nacional de Promoción de la Salud) and the Vida Chile National Council for Health Promotion (Consejo Nacional para la Promoción de la Salud Vida Chile). Chaired by the minister of health, Vida Chile is made up of 28 public and private institutions from around the country. Vida Chile has a network of local councils that have been established in the country's comunas (communes, or local-level divisions of the country's provinces) and that include government officials and representatives of local societal and community organizations and private businesses. This report details the methods used to evaluate the National Plan as well as provides a preliminary assessment of the technical and financial results for the 1998-2006 period. Coverage indicators (number of participants; number of accredited health-promoting schools, workplaces, and universities; and number of health promotion events) and the extent of strategy implementation were used to measure the success of the program. Health promotion activities grew markedly during this period. Among the notable accomplishments were the following four: (1) 98 percent of the communes now have their own community health promotion plan and intersectoral Vida Chile committee to implement the plan, (2) there has been an increase in societal and community groups involved in the health promotion strategies, (3) 34 percent of the primary and secondary schools have become accredited health-promoting schools, and (4) approximately 20 percent of the total population benefited directly from community-health-plan activities in 2006. The average per capita cost of the community health plans' activities in 2006 was US$ 6.60. The two most important factors that facilitated the operation of the local health promotion plans were participation by community and societal groups and having an adequate budget for the local activities. Hindering factors included a lack of time and/or human resources to devote to health promotion, a geographically dispersed population, and difficulty in accessing the activities


Subject(s)
Humans , Health Policy , Health Promotion , Health Services Administration , Chile
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Vigía (Santiago) ; 10(25): 2-9, 2007. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS, MINSALCHILE | ID: lil-571859

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En octubre de 2004 se aplicó por primera vez en Chile-país la Encuesta Mundial de Salud Escolar, iniciativa de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, cuyo objetivo es conocer la prevalencia de factores de riesgo y protectores en adolescentes de 13 a 15 años de edad. La encuesta se aplicó en 100 establecimientos de las regiones I, V, Metropolitana y VIII. El muestreo fue estratificado bietápico. El cuestionario autoadministrado de 91 preguntas indaga en estilos de vida, salud mental, accidentes, factores protectores, entre otros tópicos. En 2005 se aplicó la encuesta por segunda vez, en 100 colegios de las regiones Metropolitana y VIII; la mitad de ellos contaban con la estrategia “Establecimientos Educacionales Promotores de la Salud” (EEPS). Además, los jóvenes fueron pesados y medidos. Este artículo presenta una síntesis de los principales resultados de ambas encuestas. 2004: el consumo diario de frutas bordeó el 20 por ciento y el de verduras se encontró entre el 30 y 37 por ciento. Entre el 14 y el 17 por ciento de los alumnos ha tenido relaciones sexuales alguna vez en su vida. En salud mental, alrededor del 30 por ciento refirió síntomas posiblemente depresivos, siendo la prevalencia mayor en mujeres. entre el 20 y 22 por ciento de los encuestados consideró seriamente la posibilidad suicidarse en los últimos 12 meses y alrededor del 16 por ciento hizo un plan acerca de cómo suicidarse. La prevalencia mensual de consumo de alcohol fue de 25-33 por ciento. El 45- 49 por ciento de los estudiantes señaló que sus padres escucharon y se preocuparon por sus problemas. 2005: la prevalencia de sobrepeso se encontró entre 25 y 28 por ciento y de obesidad entre 7-8 por ciento, sin diferencias por sexo, entre regiones y según la presencia de la estrategia EEPS. No se encontraron diferencias entre los establecimientos con y sin estrategia en la prevalencia de factores de riesgo y protectores. Los resultados de esta encuesta confirman la elevada prevalencia...


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Sexual Behavior , Alcohol Drinking , Risk Factors , Data Collection/methods , Mental Health/statistics & numerical data , Chile , Life Style , Data Collection/statistics & numerical data
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Rev. panam. salud pública ; 14(4): 281-288, oct. 2003. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-351757

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This piece describes and analyzes the situation with respect to physical activity in Chile and the policies and strategies that have been developed in order to combat sedentary lifestyles. The level of sedentary lifestyles in the Chilean population is very high, with 91 percent performing less than 30 minutes of physical activity three times per week. This predicament has worsened as a result of increased urbanization and economic growth over the past decade, with a resulting increase in the number of cars and televisions, along with a rise in the number of hours that workers are on the job each day. In order to deal with this situation a policy to develop physical activity was implemented as a part of the country's general health promotion policy. This policy is overseen by the CHILE LIFE Council (Consejo VIDA CHILE), which is made up of 28 Chilean institutions. The policy encompasses various strategies, such as preparing guides to active living for the Chilean population, conducting educational activities and human resources training for kindergartens and other schools, establishing regulatory measures, performing research, carrying out media campaigns, reclaiming public spaces for recreation, and creating incentives for physical activity in the workplace. These strategies have been well received by the general population, academicians, professionals, and technicians. This makes it possible to foresee achieving in the medium and long term the objectives that have been set: more active lives and a better state of health for the Chilean population


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Exercise , Government Programs , Health Promotion/methods , Chile , Physical Endurance
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Rev. chil. nutr ; 21(2/3): 98-111, ago.-dic. 1993. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-144097

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El presente estudio ha sido realizado en el contexto del conjunto de acciones impulsadas para promover, proteger y apoyar la lactancia materna en Chile. Este artículo presenta un resumen de las principales disposiciones del código internacional de comercialización de sucedáneos de la leche materna; con resultados del monitoreo realizado en Santiago durante enero de 1993. Los principales hallazgos dicen relación con la constatación de numerosas prácticas de comercialización que están influyendo en la decisión de las madres para amamantar a sus hijos y en la acción del personal de salud. Finalmente plantea que para el logro de las metas de lactancia materna y nutrición materno-infantil es necesario una acción participativa e intersectorial en los diferentes niveles de la sociedad


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Humans , Infant , Breast Feeding , Breast-Milk Substitutes/supply & distribution , Product Surveillance, Postmarketing , Bottle Feeding , Chile , Food Labeling/legislation & jurisprudence , Food Samples , Legislation, Food/standards , Dairy Products/classification , Dairy Products/standards , Products Publicity Control/legislation & jurisprudence , Food and Nutritional Health Promotion/legislation & jurisprudence
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