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Rev. chil. nutr ; 50(2)abr. 2023.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1515171

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Introducción: La literatura sobre el impacto de la educación alimentaria y nutricional de estudiantes universitarios en las prácticas alimentarias es heterogénea. Estudios han informado de que la educación alimentaria y nutricional puede cambiar los hábitos alimentarios y las elecciones alimentarias mientras que otros no encontraron asociación. Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre el conocimiento nutricional, las prácticas alimentarias y la obesidad en estudiantes universitarios nicaragüenses. Métodos: Estudio de corte transversal analítico que utilizó una muestra de 914 estudiantes universitarios de la ciudad de León en Nicaragua. Se midió el índice de masa corporal a través del peso y la estatura y el nivel de conocimiento nutricional. Las prácticas alimentarias fueron medidas con cuestionarios validados con moderadas modificaciones en base al contexto del país. Los datos fueron analizados mediante ANOVA de una vía, chi-cuadrado, prueba t de Student y regresión lineal. Resultados: Se encontró un bajo nivel de conocimiento nutricional y alta prevalencia de exceso de peso. El conocimiento nutricional de los estudiantes universitarios está asociado positivamente con las prácticas alimentarias. Sin embargo, aunque se tenga un máximo de conocimiento no significa un puntaje máximo de diversidad alimentaria. Asimismo, se reportó que las mujeres tienen una diversidad alimentaria ligeramente mayor a los hombres, pero mayor es la diversidad en el grupo que realizan actividad física y aquellos que tienen bajo peso. Por su parte, el conocimiento nutricional está asociado negativamente con el sobrepeso y la obesidad. Conclusión: se comprueba la hipótesis del impacto positivo del conocimiento nutricional en las prácticas alimentarias y la obesidad.


Background: The literature on the impact of food and nutrition education of university students on eating practices is heterogeneous. Studies have revealed that food and nutrition education can change eating habits and choices while others found no association. Objective: Determine the relationship between nutrition knowledge, eating practices, and obesity in Nicaraguan university students. Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study using a sample of 914 university students from the city of León in Nicaragua. The Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated considering both values of weight and height, and the level of nutrition knowledge and eating practices were measured with validated questionnaires with moderate modifications based on the country context. The data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA, Chi-Square, Student's T-test, and linear regression. Results: A low level of nutrition knowledge and a high prevalence of overweight were found. The nutrition knowledge of university students is positively associated with eating practices. However, even if there is a high degree of nutrition knowledge, it does not mean there is a high dietary diversity score (DDS). Similarly, it was revealed that women have slightly greater dietary diversity scores than men, but greater dietary diversity scores in the group that performs physical activity and those who are underweight. On the other hand, nutrition knowledge is negatively associated with overweight and obesity. Conclusion: the hypothesis of the positive impact of nutrition knowledge on eating practices and obesity is tested.

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Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica ; 38(4): 537-550, oct.-dic. 2021. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1365929

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RESUMEN Objetivos. Evaluar cómo y en qué medida se produce un intercambio desde los cigarrillos convencionales (CC) a los sistemas electrónicos de administración de nicotina (SEAN). Materiales y métodos. Se realizó una revisión sistemática hasta agosto de 2019. El desenlace primario fue la proporción de un intercambio completo o parcial de CC a los SEAN y sus aspectos económicos. Los desenlaces secundarios como medidas de resultado fueron la probabilidad de intercambio y la tendencia en el intercambio por países. Resultados. Se encontraron 3628 referencias y se incluyeron 49 estudios con datos epidemiológicos y económicos. Los estudios económicos sobre la elasticidad cruzada de precios mostraron que los CC son parcialmente intercambiables por SEAN. La mayoría de los estudios reportaron que la prevalencia del consumo de cigarrillos electrónicos se incrementó con el tiempo. Tres estudios reportaron una reducción significativa de los CC consumidos por día entre fumadores duales (convencionales más SEAN) en comparación con los consumidores de CC. El odds ratio ajustado y combinado de dejar los CC entre consumidores de SEAN en comparación con quienes nunca consumieron o lo hicieron en el pasado fue de 1,19 (IC95%: 1,09-1,30; heterogeneidad 0%). Los estudios longitudinales mostraron una creciente prevalencia del uso de cigarrillos electrónicos, principalmente en adolescentes. Se encontró una relación negativa entre el consumo y aumento de precio de CC y electrónicos. Conclusión. La probabilidad de dejar de fumar CC entre consumidores habituales de SEAN se incrementó respecto a los consumidores que nunca o que solían consumir SEAN. Estudios económicos reportaron que los cigarrillos electrónicos son parcialmente intercambiables por los CC.


ABSTRACT Objectives. To assess how and in what extent the electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use substituted the consumption of traditional combustible cigarettes (c-cigarettes, c-cig). Materials and Methods. We performed a systematic review of the literature up to August 2019 in scientific databases. Primary outcomes were proportion of complete or partial substitution of conventional to electronic cigarettes and related economic aspects. Secondary outcomes were odds ratio of substitution and country-wise time trends. Results. We retrieved 3,628 references and included 49 studies, providing economic and epidemiological data. Economic studies of cross-price elasticity showed that combustible cigarettes are partially substitutable for electronic cigarettes. Most studies reported that electronic cigarettes consumption prevalence increased over time. Three studies reported a significant reduction of combustible cigarettes consumed per day among dual users (combustible- plus electronic- cigarettes users) versus combustible-cigarettes users. The pooled adjusted odds ratio of quitting combustible cigarettes among electronic cigarettes users versus never or past electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes, e-cig) users was 1.19 (95% confidence interval 1.09 to 1.30; heterogeneity score 0%). Longitudinal studies showed globally a growing prevalence of electronic cigarettes use, mainly in adolescents. A negative relationship between consumption and price increase of electronic and combustible cigarettes was found. Conclusion. The chance of quitting smoking combustible cigarettes among current electronic nicotine delivery systems users was increased with respect to never- or past- electronic nicotine delivery systems users. Economic studies reported that electronic cigarette is partially substitutable for combustible cigarettes.


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Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems , Systematic Review , E-Cigarette Vapor , Tobacco Use Disorder , Meta-Analysis , Cigarette Smoking , Nicotine
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Rev. bras. epidemiol ; 24: e210003, 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, SES-SP | ID: biblio-1144142

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ABSTRACT: Objective: To identify environmental factors present in areas with high density of road traffic accidents (RTA) in Leon, Nicaragua. Methods: The analysis included all accidents recorded by the Police Department in León City, from January to June 2017. All crashes were georeferenced, and data were collected from the environment elements within a perimeter of 20 meters from the site in which accidents occurred with a pre-tested data collection instrument. We specified a Poisson regression model to estimate incidence rate ratios (IRR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) to determine environmental factors associated with the event incidence. For the identification areas with high, medium, and low occurrences of crashes, kernel density around points in which RTA occurred were estimated. Results: Out of 667 recorded crashes, 90% involved men aged 15-40, and motorcycle accidents represented 60% of injuries or deaths. Environmental factors that were positively associated with RTA included good road conditions (adjusted IRR = 1.36, 95%CI 1.13 - 1.63) and the existence of bicycle lanes (adjusted IRR = 1.64, 95%CI 1.29 - 2.10). Environmental characteristics associated with higher speeds and heavier accidents can increase their incidence. Conclusion: We found that high-foot-traffic commercial or touristic centers are three areas with high density of crashes. Local authorities can use these findings to promote road safety measures in high-incidence areas in León City.


RESUMO: Objetivo: Identificar os fatores ambientais presentes em áreas com alta densidade de acidentes de trânsito rodoviário (ATR) em León, Nicarágua. Métodos: Foram incluídos na análise todos os acidentes registrados pelo Departamento de Polícia da cidade de León de janeiro a junho de 2017. Georreferenciamos todos os acidentes e coletamos dados dos elementos ambientais em um perímetro de 20 metros do local até os acidentes ocorridos por meio de um instrumento de coleta de dados pré-testado. Foi especificado um modelo de regressão de Poisson para estimar as razões das taxas de incidência (TI) e intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%) para determinar os fatores ambientais associados à incidência do evento. Para identificar áreas com alta, média e baixa ocorrência de acidentes, estimamos a densidade do núcleo em torno dos pontos onde o ATR ocorreu. Resultados: Dos 667 acidentes registrados, 90% envolveram homens com idades entre 15 e 40 anos, e os acidentes de motocicleta representaram 60% dos ferimentos ou mortes. Os fatores ambientais que foram associados positivamente aos ATR incluíram boas condições da estrada (TI ajustada = 1,36; IC95% 1,13 - 1,63) e a existência de ciclovias (TI ajustada = 1,64; IC95% 1,29 - 2,10). Características ambientais associadas a velocidades mais altas e acidentes mais pesados podem aumentar a incidência deles. Conclusão: Constatamos que os centros comerciais ou turísticos com tráfego intenso são três áreas com alta densidade de acidentes. As autoridades locais podem usar essas descobertas para promover medidas de segurança no trânsito em áreas de alta incidência na cidade de León.


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Humans , Male , Adolescent , Adult , Young Adult , Accidents, Traffic/statistics & numerical data , Attention , Risk Factors , Geographic Information Systems , Environment , Nicaragua/epidemiology
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Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica ; 36(4): 583-591, oct.-dic. 2019. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1058773

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RESUMEN Objetivo. Estimar la prevalencia y determinar los factores asociados a la no utilización de instituciones prestadoras de servicios de salud (NUIPSS) en inmigrantes adultos venezolanos en Perú. Materiales y métodos. Estudio transversal analítico de la «Encuesta Dirigida a la Población Venezolana que Reside en el País¼ 2018. Se calculó la proporción de inmigrantes con NUIPSS (inmigrantes con algún síntoma o malestar, enfermedad, recaída de enfermedad crónica, accidente y molestia o problema como depresión, miedo, enojo, ansiedad, estrés y que consideraron que no era tan grave o necesario acudir a una institución prestadora de servicios de salud). Se estimaron razones de prevalencia (RP) crudas y ajustadas (RPa) de presentar NUIPSS usando modelos lineales generalizados. Resultados . Se incluyeron 2144 venezolanos inmigrantes. El 57,2% presentó NUIPSS, reportando motivos como: no contar con dinero (64,5%), carecer de seguro de salud (24,3%), automedicación (12,8%) y no disponer de tiempo (8,4%). Residir en Arequipa (Rpa:0,69; IC95%: 0,57-0,83) o Trujillo (Rpa: 0,87; IC95%: 0,76-0,99), padecer una enfermedad crónica (Rpa: 0,83; IC95%: 0,71-0,97) y estar afiliado al Seguro Integral de Salud (SIS) (Rpa: 0,28; IC95%: 0,13-0,61) se asoció con una menor probabilidad de NUIPSS. Ser de un grupo etario más joven al de 60 a más años se asoció con una mayor probabilidad de NUIPSS. Conclusiones. Uno de cada dos venezolanos inmigrantes en Perú presenta NUIPSS. Contar con SIS incrementa la probabilidad de acudir a atención médica en inmigrantes venezolanos en territorio peruano. Incrementar el aseguramiento público en salud de esta población, que actualmente es bajo, podría incrementar el uso de servicios de salud.


ABSTRACT Objective. To estimate the prevalence and determine the factors associated with the non-utilization of healthcare facilities (NUHCF) among adult Venezuelan migrants in Peru. Materials and Methods. An analytical cross-sectional study of the "Survey of the Venezuelan Population Residing in Peru" 2018. We calculated the proportion of immigrants with NUHCF (immigrants with some symptom or malaise, illness, relapse of chronic illness, accident and discomfort, or other problem such as depression, fear, anger, anxiety, and stress, and who did not consider that it was serious or that they needed to visit a healthcare facility). Raw and adjusted (PRa) prevalence ratios (PR) for presenting NUHCF were estimated using generalized linear models. Results. The study included 2,144 Venezuelan migrants: 57.2% presented NUHCF, reporting reasons such as: not having money (64.5%), lack of health insurance (24.3%), self-medication (12.8%), and not having time (8.4%). Living in Arequipa (PRa: 0.69; 95% CI: 0.57-0.83) or Trujillo (PRa: 0.87; 95% CI: 0.76-0.99), suffering from a chronic disease (PRa: 0.83; 95% CI: 0.71-0.97), and being enrolled in the Seguro Integral de Salud (SIS) insurance (PRa: 0.28; 95% CI: 0.13-0.61) was associated with a lower probability of NUHCF. Belonging to an age group under 60 years was associated with a higher probability of NUHCF. Conclusions. One out of two Venezuelan migrants in Peru presents NUHCF. Having SIS increases the likelihood of Venezuelan migrants in Peruvian territory seeking medical attention. Increasing public health insurance for this population, which is currently low, could increase the utilization of health services.


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Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Transients and Migrants/statistics & numerical data , Health Services/statistics & numerical data , Insurance, Health/statistics & numerical data , Peru , Venezuela/ethnology , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Age Factors
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Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica ; 36(4): 620-628, oct.-dic. 2019. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1058788

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RESUMEN Objetivos. Estimar la satisfacción con la atención en salud recibida en los establecimientos del Ministerio de Salud (MINSA) en el Perú y determinar sus factores asociados en adultos peruanos. Materiales y métodos. Estudio analítico de corte transversal empleando datos de la Encuesta Nacional de Hogares sobre Condiciones de Vida y Pobreza (ENAHO) 2018. La satisfacción con la atención en salud recibida fue calificada como: muy mala, mala, buena, y muy buena. Se describieron las características de la población en estudio mediante frecuencias y proporciones ponderadas. Para determinar los factores asociados a la satisfacción con la atención recibida, se estimó un modelo logístico ordinal generalizado. Resultados. Se incluyó un total de 14 206 adultos (población expandida: 7 684 602) que reportaron haber sido atendidos en algún establecimiento de salud del MINSA. A nivel nacional, el 74,3% de usuarios reportó una satisfacción con el servicio recibido como «bueno o muy bueno¼. Padecer una enfermedad crónica, tener una lengua materna nativa o vivir en aglomeraciones poblacionales mayores a 2000 personas se asoció con una menor satisfacción con la atención recibida. Vivir en la selva se asoció con un reporte de mayor satisfacción con la atención. Conclusiones. Tres de cada cuatro usuarios externos califican como buena o muy buena la atención recibida en establecimientos del MINSA. Existen subgrupos poblacionales con una menor satisfacción de la atención recibida. Incidir en la mejora de la satisfacción de estos usuarios mejoraría la calidad de la atención en el MINSA, el mayor prestador en salud en Perú.


ABSTRACT Objectives. To estimate satisfaction with the healthcare received at facilities of the Ministry of Health (MINSA) of Peru and determine its associated factors in Peruvian adults. Materials and Methods. Analytical cross-sectional study using data from the National Household Survey on Living Conditions and Poverty (ENAHO) 2018. Satisfaction with healthcare received was rated as very bad, bad, good, and very good. The characteristics of the study population were described using weighted frequencies and proportions. To determine the factors associated with satisfaction with the care received, a generalized ordinal logistic model was estimated. Results. The study included a total of 14,206 adults (expanded population: 7,684,602) who reported having been treated at a MINSA healthcare facility. At the national level, 74.3% of users reported satisfaction with the service received as "good or very good". Having a chronic illness, having a native mother tongue, or living in a population with agglomerations of more than 2000 people were associated with lower satisfaction with the care received. Living in the jungle area was associated with a report of greater satisfaction with the care. Conclusions. Three out of four external users rate the care received at MINSA facilities as good or very good. There are population subgroups with less satisfaction with the care received. Improving the satisfaction of these users would improve the quality of care at the facilities of MINSA, the largest health provider in Peru.


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Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Quality of Health Care , Patient Satisfaction/statistics & numerical data , Delivery of Health Care/standards , Peru , Residence Characteristics/statistics & numerical data , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica ; 36(4): 553-561, oct.-dic. 2019. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1058791

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RESUMEN Objetivos: Identificar la prevalencia y factores asociados al uso de servicios de salud oral en adultos mayores (AM) peruanos durante el 2018. Materiales y métodos: Análisis secundario de los datos de 4874 AM peruanos de la Encuesta Demográfica y de Salud Familiar (ENDES) 2018. Se consideró el uso de servicio de salud oral (sí/no) en razón de los seis meses previos a la aplicación de la encuesta como variable dependiente, las variables independientes fueron: sexo, edad, área de residencia, nivel educativo, estado civil, dominio geográfico, limitación física, afiliación a un seguro de salud, lengua hablada y quintil de bienestar. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo usando frecuencias absolutas y proporciones ponderadas, y un análisis multivariado empleando modelos lineales generalizados (familia Poisson). Resultados: Del total de AM, 52,6% fueron mujeres, 52,9% pertenecían al grupo de 60 a 69 años de edad, 77% pertenecían al área urbana y 81,1% estuvieron afiliados a un seguro de salud. La prevalencia del uso de servicios odontológicos durante los últimos seis meses fue 24,9%. El análisis multivariado encontró asociación con el área de residencia (p<0,001), el nivel educativo superior (p=0,001), la afiliación a un seguro de salud (p<0,001), el dominio geográfico (p=0,019) y todos los quintiles de bienestar (p<0,001). Conclusiones : La prevalencia de uso de servicios de salud oral en AM fue baja, y sus factores asociados fueron el área de residencia, el nivel educativo, la afiliación a un seguro de salud, el dominio geográfico y los quintiles de bienestar.


ABSTRACT Objectives : To identify the prevalence and factors associated with the use of oral health services in Peruvian older adults (OA) during 2018. Materials and Methods . Secondary analysis of data on 4,874 Peruvian OAs from the Demographic and Family Health Survey (ENDES) carried out in 2018. The use of oral health services was considered (yes/no) based on the six months prior to the application of the survey as a dependent variable. The independent variables were sex, age, area of residence, educational level, marital status, geographical domain, physical limitation, health insurance, spoken language, and welfare index quintile. A descriptive analysis was performed using absolute frequencies and weighted proportions, and a multivariate analysis using generalized linear models (Poisson regression). Results . From the total of OAs, 52.6% were women, 52.9% belonged to the 60-69 age group, 77% belonged to the urban area, and 81.1% had a health insurance. The prevalence of the use of dental care services in the last six months was 24.9%. Multivariate analysis found association with area of residence (p<0.001), higher educational level (p=0.001), health insurance affiliation (p<0.001), geographic domain (p=0.019), and all welfare index quintiles (p<0.001). Conclusions . The prevalence of the use of dental care services in OAs was low, and its associated factors were the area of residence, educational level, health insurance, geographic domain, and welfare index quintiles.


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Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Dental Health Services/statistics & numerical data , Insurance, Health/statistics & numerical data , Peru , Rural Population/statistics & numerical data , Urban Population/statistics & numerical data , Health Surveys , Educational Status
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 147(5): 545-556, mayo 2019. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1014263

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Introduction and Objective: There is little evidence in Latin America about the impact of the ACC/AHA 2017 guideline. Taking as reference the JNC 7 guideline, the objective of our study is to estimate changes in the prevalence of arterial hypertension (HBP) according to socio-demographic characteristics and geographic regions, applying the criteria of the new ACC / AHA guide 2017. Methods: Cross-sectional study of the Demographic and Family Health Survey conducted in Peru in 2017. Standardized weighted hypertension prevalence's were estimated for the WHO population according to both guidelines, and absolute differences with 95% CI. Results: We included 30,682 people aged 18 years and over, with an average age of 42.3 years, 51.1% women. The standardized prevalence of HBP for 2017 according to JNC 7 was 14.4% (95% CI: 13.8-15.1) and according to ACC / AHA 2017 it was 32.9% (95% CI: 32.0-33.7), so the prevalence increase is 18.5 percentage points, being higher in males than females (24.2 vs 12.9 respectively). In people with obesity and / or who consume tobacco, the increases were higher (24.3 and 24.1 percentage points respectively). In the regions of Tacna, Ica and Metropolitan Lima, the increase, in comparison with the JNC 7 guidelines, overcome the national average (22.4, 20.7 and 20.4, percentage points, respectively). Conclusions: Considering the context of a Latin American country and knowing the epidemiology of hypertension in Peru, the potential adoption of the ACC/AHA 2017 guidelines for the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of hypertension should be accompanied by an evaluation of the impact at the individual, system and social level.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Young Adult , Guidelines as Topic , Hypertension/epidemiology , Peru/epidemiology , Reference Standards , Socioeconomic Factors , United States , Smoking/epidemiology , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies , Sex Distribution , Age Distribution , Diabetes Mellitus/epidemiology , American Heart Association , Hypertension/diagnosis , Hypertension/therapy
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Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica ; 35(3): 390-399, jul.-sep. 2018. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-978907

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RESUMEN Objetivos. Estimar el gasto de bolsillo en salud (GBS) e identificar sus factores asociados en adultos mayores peruanos. Materiales y métodos. Estudio transversal analítico de la Encuesta Nacional de Hogares sobre Condiciones de Vida y Pobreza (ENAHO) 2017. Se consideró como adulto mayor a todo individuo de 60 y más años y el GBS como variable principal de estudio. Se estimaron razones de prevalencia (RP) y razones de prevalencia ajustada (RPa) para cada uno de los factores asociados a GBS. Las medias del GBS fueron estimadas mediante un modelo lineal generalizado con distribución gamma y función de enlace log. Todos los intervalos de confianza (95 %) de los estimadores fueron calculados mediante bootstrapping con el método basado en la normal. Resultados. Se incluyeron 18 386 adultos mayores, de los cuales en el 56,5 % se reportó GBS. La media y mediana del GBS es de 140,8 (USD 43,2) y 34,5 (USD 10,6) soles, respectivamente. Factores como procedencia urbana, mayor nivel de educación, padecer enfermedades crónicas y mayores gastos per cápita aumentan hasta 1,6 veces la probabilidad de GBS. En los afiliados al Seguro Integral de Salud (SIS) se reduce el GBS en 63,0 soles (USD 19,3) comparado con aquellos sin ningún seguro de salud. Conclusiones. Seis de cada diez adultos mayores peruanos reportó GBS para atender su salud. Esto genera inequidad en el acceso a los servicios de salud, principalmente para los grupos socialmente vulnerables. Se sugiere investigar el impacto económico de los seguros sanitarios y el abordaje preventivo-promocional de las enfermedades crónicas, en aras de reducir el GBS y mejorar la eficiencia del sistema de salud peruano.


ABSTRACT Objectives . To estimate out-of-pocket spending on health (GBS) and identify its associated factors in Peruvian older adults. Materials and Methods. Analytical cross-sectional study of the National Household Survey on Living Conditions and Poverty (ENAHO) 2017. Older adults were considered to be all individuals aged 60 and over and the GBS was considered the main study variable. Prevalence ratios (PR) and adjusted prevalence ratios (PRa) were estimated for each of the factors associated with GBS. GBS means were estimated using a generalized linear model with gamma distribution and log binding function. All confidence intervals (95%) of the estimators were calculated by bootstrapping with the normal-based method. Results . Eighteen 386 older adults were included, of which 56.5% reported GBS. The mean and median GBS is S/. 140.8 (USD 43.2) and S/. 34.5 (USD 10.6), respectively. Factors such as urban origin, a higher level of education, chronic diseases and higher per capita expenses increase the probability of GBS by up to 1.6 times. In those affiliated to the Integral Health Insurance (SIS), the GBS is reduced by 63.0 soles (USD 19.3) compared to those without any health insurance. Conclusions . Six out of ten older Peruvian adults reported GBS to attend to their health needs. This generates an access inequity in terms of health services, mainly for socially-vulnerable groups. We suggest researching into the economic impact of health insurance and the preventive-promotional approach to chronic diseases, in order to reduce GBS and improve the efficiency of the Peruvian health system.


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Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Poverty/statistics & numerical data , Social Conditions/statistics & numerical data , Health Expenditures/statistics & numerical data , Peru , Cross-Sectional Studies , Health Surveys
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