Association of Harsh physical disciplining and the mental and behavioral health problems among pre-school children in Ethiopia

Background: Harsh physical discipline may have an impact on the emotional and behavioral health and cognitive abilities of children and adolescents. There is little understanding of the association between harsh physical discipline and mental health issues in populations where harsh disciplinary measures are culturally normal. Objective: The primary objective of this research was to investigate the potential correlation between the use of harsh physical discipline methods and the development of mental and behavioral health issues in children. By ex-amining the impact of these disciplinary practices on the psychological well-being of children, this study sought to shed light on the potential long-term consequences of such parenting strategies. Through a thorough analysis of data collected from a diverse sample of families, the researchers aimed to provide valuable insights into the effects of harsh physical disciplining on child mental health outcomes. Methods: A cross-section survey was conducted on 358 pre-school children preschool children and their primary caregivers in ten randomly selected elementary schools in Addis Ababa. The Strengths and Difficulties (SDQ) questionnaire was used to measure the mental and behavioral health of the children. The Parent-Child Conflict Tactics Scale measured the primary caregivers' experience of harsh physical discipline. Result: The study found that more than two of the three primary caregivers witnessed the harsh physical discipline of pre-school children in their lifetime. The study also showed that the likelihood of having any of the mental or behavioral problems was higher among children who experienced harsh physical discipline. AOR = 5.8; 95% CI, 1.7, 17.4). It was also higher among preschool children in the second (AOR = 2.9; 95% CI, (1.2, 7.0)) order of birth and children perceived to have a moderate AOR = 5.0; 95% CI, (1.1, 23.4) and a lower AOR = 17.0; 95% CI, 17.0 (1.3, 218) school performance. Conclusion This study has revealed a concerning connection between the physical discipline of preschool-aged children and the development of mental and behavioral health issues. The findings underscore the importance of policymakers and stakeholders in implementing interventions to prevent harsh verbal and physical discipline of young children. Society as a whole must prioritize the well-being and emotional health of our youngest members, and taking steps to promote positive and nurturing forms of discipline is essential in safeguarding their overall development and future success.

Prevalence of Health Problems, Professional and Financial Satisfaction among Doctors Working Across Vadodara City: A Cross-sectional Study

Background: The present study was conducted to know the distribution of various health problems among doctors and to assess professional and financial satisfaction levels among doctors. Methods: A Google Form questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 122 doctors in Vadodara selected purposively after taking consent. Google form was circulated by email and WhatsApp groups. The form consisted of questions related to demographic details, health problems, financial and job satisfaction. All the responses were recorded and analyzed in MS Excel 2019. Results: Among the 122 doctors, 89 (72.95%) were male and 33 (27.04%) were female and 101 (82.78%) doctors were taking treatment for some ailment. Around 86.9% of doctors regularly opt for a health check-up. Among the health problems reported by doctors, the most common were musculoskeletal ailments (72.13%) followed by hypertension (28.9%), diabetes (17.2), cardiac (12.3%), endocrinal (10.65%), eye (9.01), mental (6.55) problems. Approximately 37.70% of doctors answered that health problems temporarily affect their work; 5.73% of doctors felt the need to modify their work pattern. About 91.80% of doctors were satisfied by their profession, while 108 (88.52%) doctors were financially satisfied with their work. Conclusion: More than half of the professionals complained of musculoskeletal problems. The majority of health care professionals were professionally and financially satisfied.

Clinical features and prognosis of neuroblastoma with intraspinal extension in children / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

Objective:To explore the clinical features, risks of recurrence and prognosis of neuroblastoma (NB) with intraspinal extension in children, and to perform a long-term follow-up to monitor their health problems.Methods:Clinical data of 22 children with NB with intraspinal extension treated in Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine from January 2007 to December 2019 were retrospectively analyzed, including gender, age at diagnosis, clinical stage, and risks of recurrence.They were divided into non-recurrent group and recurrent group, and the survival was analyzed by Kaplan-Meier method.Results:(1)Fifteen(68.2%) children had motor nervous symptoms as the initial symptoms, including lower limb pain, weakness, and limited mobility, and 10(45.5%) showed moderate-to-severe nervous compression.(2)Neuronal enolase(NSE) (<200 μg/L), lactate dehydrogenase(LDH) (≤500 U/L) and vanillylmandelic acid(VMA) were in the normal range in most of children in the non-recurrence group, and a single site was involved.(3)Tumor lesions were not completely resected in the majority of children in the recurrent group, and their NSE (≥200 μg/L), LDH (>500 U/L) and VMA (more than 3 times higher) were abnormally higher, or suffered multisite pyramidal metastasis.(4)The median survival time (MST) was 119.4 months for children in the non-recurrent group, while it was only 25.3 months for those in the recurrent group.The 3-year overall survival (OS) rate was (95.5±6.4)% for the non-recurrent group, compared to only (20.0±17.9)% for children in the recurrent group ( χ2=9.387, P=0.002). Likewise, the 3-year event-free survival (EFS) rate for children in the non-recurrent group was (94.1±5.7)%, whereas it was only (20.0±17.9)% for children in the recurrent group( χ2=29.700, P<0.001). (5)Eleven of 22 children had long-term health problems, especially motor nerve function defects and scoliosis. Conclusions:Motor neurological, and moderate-to-severe neurological compression predominates are the main symptoms of NB children with intraspinal extension at the initial diagnosis.Patients who exhibit intradural tumor remnants, higher NSE, LDH, or VMA levels, and intradural extension with multiple sites of cone metastases are prone to recurrence.Once relapsed, the prognosis is extremely poor.The prognosis of NB with intraspinal extension in children is related to the severity of the initial neurological impairment, the duration of tumor compression, and the treatment regimen.Early diagnosis and intervention may reduce the risk of long-term health problems in children.

Pregnancy with Anxiety and Depression during Covid-19 Pandemic: A single Centre Study

Background: Corona-virus pandemic has become a major health problem worldwide. It evokes mental health disorders affecting the population globally, especially pregnant women and is associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.The aim of the study was to assess anxiety and depression in pregnant women during the Covid-19 pandemic.Material & Methods:This was a cross-sectional study conducted at Islami Bank Central Hospital Kakrail, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Pregnant women visiting the gynae&obs outpatient department, and women who had recently delivered in the gynae ward (in the past 15 days) were included in the study and asked to fill out a questionnaire.Results:A total of 152 patients were enrolled and analyzed in this study. Out of the total, 108 (71.05%) of the patients were less than 30 years, 38 (25.00%) were between 31 and 35 years old, and only 6 (3.95%) were older than 35 years. We found that 103(67.76%) of pregnant women had developed mental health disorders during this pandemic and there is a need to reform policies for the care and counseling of pregnant women as they are particularly susceptible.Conclusions:This study examined the mental health of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of the women thought COVID-19 could affect their pregnancy. Proper screening and diagnosis would bring early treatment to the needy thus preventing complications to both the mother and the newborn.

Accidente ofídico como problema de salud pública serpientes en la ciudad / Ophidian accident as a public health problem snakes in the city

En todo el planeta ocurren mordeduras por serpiente tanto en humanos, como animales; sin embargo, muchos pueblos carecen de recursos para prestar atención sanitaria, administrar suero antiofídico o mantener seguimiento desde lo multidisciplinario al paciente que quedó con secuelas. Objetivo: Establecer alertas tempranas sobre migración o emigración de serpientes hacia la ciudad, respecto al accidente ofídico como problema de salud pública. Materiales y métodos: La investigación es monográfica de tipo documental y muestra pertinencia social. Resultados: Es indispensable abordar tempranamente a la víctima, así como, registrar causas coadyuvantes o desencadenantes del accidente, ya que, dejó de ser exclusivamente rural y se registra en zonas urbanizadas e incluso en la ciudad. El alcance y magnitud de la investigación, sobrepasa lo académico de fortalecer áreas de conocimiento en carreras científicas del pregrado y trasciende a carreras relacionadas, afines y de postgrado, relacionadas indirectamente al problema. Conclusión: Garantizar seguridad del humano y su entorno requiere disposición para la prevención; no obstante, la migración o emigración de ésta biodiversidad revela un problema socio-ambiental, dependiente de entender la gestión académica y alertas tempranas que anuncian que, las serpientes han llegado a la ciudad(AU)

All over the planet snake bites occur in both humans and animals; however, many towns lack the resources to provide health care, administer antivenom serum or maintain multidisciplinary follow-up of the patient with sequelae. Objective: To establish early alerts on the migration or emigration of snakes to the city, regarding the ophidian accident as a public health problem. Materials and methods: The research is monographic documentary type and shows social relevance. Results: It is essential to address the victim early, as well as to record contributing causes or triggers of the accident, since it is no longer exclusively rural and is recorded in urbanized areas and even in the city. The scope and magnitude of the research goes beyond the academic of strengthening areas of knowledge in undergraduate scientific careers and transcends related, related and postgraduate careers, indirectly related to the problem. Conclusion: Ensuring the safety of humans and their environment requires provision for prevention; however, the migration or emigration of this biodiversity reveals a socio-environmental problem, dependent on understanding the academic management and early warnings that announce that the snakes have arrived in the city(AU)

Factores asociados al consumo de alcohol en adolescentes residentes en Lima, Perú / Factors associated with alcohol consumption in adolescents living in Lima, Peru

Introducción: El consumo de alcohol es particularmente alto en América Latina y el Caribe. Los estudios en Perú sobre prevención y consumo de drogas en estudiantes de educación secundaria lo reportan como problema de salud. Objetivo: Determinar las variables del factor personal, familiar y social que están asociadas con el consumo de alcohol en adolescentes de un colegio particular del distrito de Villa María del Triunfo, Lima, en 2016. Material y Métodos: Estudio transversal, con una muestra de 194 adolescentes, se aplicó muestreo aleatorio estratificado, donde los estratos fueron los grados de estudio del primero al quinto grados de secundaria. Se recolectó la información mediante la aplicación de un cuestionario estructurado. Resultados: 47,4 por ciento de los escolares consumió alcohol en el último año; con respecto al factor personal a los estudiantes que les ofrecieron bebida alcohólica tuvieron 11,84 (OR = 11,84; 95 por ciento CI 5,31:26,4; p** <0,001) veces más de probabilidad de consumirla respecto a los estudiantes que no les ofrecieron. Con respecto al factor familiar, los estudiantes que no tienen ningún familiar enfermo en casa tienen 2,21 (OR = 2,21; IC 95 por ciento 1,11:4,36; p** <0,001) veces más de uso de medicamentos. Las variables del factor social no fueron factores de riesgo. Conclusiones: Casi la mitad de los adolescentes consumieron bebidas alcohólicas en el último año y según los factores favorecedores del consumo destaca en primer lugar el factor personal, seguido de familiares; el factor social no estuvo asociado con el consumo de alcohol(AU)

Introduction: Alcohol consumption is particularly high in Latin America and the Caribbean. Studies conducted on drug prevention and use in high school students in Peru report it as a health problem. Objective: To determine the variables related to personal, family and social factors associated with alcohol consumption in adolescents from a private school in the district of Villa María del Triunfo, Lima, in 2016. Material and Methods: Cross-sectional study with a sample of 194 adolescents, using a stratified random sampling where the strata were the study grades from the first to the fifth grades of secondary school. The information was collected by applying a structured questionnaire. Results: Our results show that 47,4 percent of schoolchildren consumed alcohol in the last year; with respect to the personal factor, the students who were offered alcoholic drinks were 11,84 (OR = 11,84; 95 percent CI 5,31:26,4; p** <0,001) times more likely to consume an alcoholic beverage compared to the students who were not offered them. Regarding family factor, the students who did not have a sick family member at home were 2,21 (OR = 2,21; IC 95 percent 1,11:4,36; p** <0,001) times more likely to consume alcoholic beverages compared to students who had a sick family member at home. The variables related to social factor were not risk factors. Conclusions: Almost half of the adolescents consumed alcoholic beverages in the last year and according to the factors favoring consumption, the personal factor stands out in the first place, followed by relatives; the social factor was not associated with alcohol consumption(AU)

Caracterización de la violencia en el noviazgo en estudiantes de Medicina de la provincia de Cienfuegos / Characterization of dating violence in Medicine students from the province of Cienfuegos

RESUMEN Introducción: la violencia en el noviazgo es reconocida como una de las principales manifestaciones de violencia en estudiantes universitarios; requiere estudio e intervención. Objetivo: caracterizar la violencia en el noviazgo de estudiantes de Medicina de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos. Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo en 240 estudiantes de segundo año de Medicina. Se utilizó un cuestionario autoadministrado. Las variables fueron: sexo, edad, años de estudio, tipos de violencia más frecuentes en el noviazgo, manifestaciones de tipos de violencia, direccionalidad, conocimiento de las consecuencias negativas, y tipos de consecuencias. Se empleó la estadística descriptiva. Resultados: un 62,5 % percibió la violencia psicológica como la más frecuente. El 85,8 % describió diversas manifestaciones y el 14,2 % no pudo hacerlo. Se reconoció entre las manifestaciones o expresiones conductuales psicológicas la cosificación, degradación y las amenazas. En la violencia física, los golpes, y en la sexual, mirar a las mujeres como objetos sexuales e infidelidad. Imperó bidireccionalidad en las agresiones (63 %). Se demostró con un 87,5 % que la violencia tiene consecuencias negativas en la esfera cognitivo-afectivo-conductual. Conclusiones: los estudiantes percibieron que la violencia en el noviazgo es bidireccional, con predominio de la violencia psicológica, que genera daños a la salud. La convergencia entre la percepción del evento y los escasos conocimientos que poseen acerca de la violencia en el noviazgo, entorpece develar la magnitud de este problema de salud. Aquí radica la necesidad de realizar un conjunto de actuaciones dirigidas a su reducción (AU).

ABSTRACT Introduction: dating violence is recognized as one of the main manifestations of violence in university students; it requires study and prevention. Objective: to characterize dating violence of medical students of the University of Medical Sciences of Cienfuegos. Materials and methods: a descriptive study was carried out in 240 second-year medical students. A self-administered questionnaire was used. The variables were: sex, age; years of study, most frequent types of dating violence, manifestations of violence types, directionality, knowledge of the negative consequences and types of consequences. Descriptive statistics was used. Results: 62.5 % of students perceived psychological violence as the most frequent. 85.8 % described several manifestations and 14.2 % were unable to do so. Among psychological behavioral manifestations or expressions, they recognize reification, degradation and threats; blows are integrated into the physical violence, and looking at women as sexual objects and infidelity into the sexual violence. Bi-directionality prevailed in aggressions (63 %). It was shown in 87.5 % that violence has negative consequences in the cognitive-affective-behavioral sphere. Conclusions: the students perceived that dating violence is bidirectional with a predominance of psychological violence generating health damages. The combination between their perception of the event and the little knowledge they have about dating violence hinders disclosing the magnitude of this health problem. Herein lays the need of carrying out a group of actions aimed at reducing it (AU).

Usefulness of serum albumin as a prognostic factor in dengue

Background: Dengue is a major public health problem throughout subtropical and tropical regions. In more severe or complicated dengue, patients present with a severe febrile illness characterized by abnormalities of hemostasis and increased vascular permeability, which in some instances results in a hypovolemic shock. Dengue is endemic in more than 100 countries in tropical and subtropical regions with an estimated 390 million infections occurring worldwide, among which 96 million infections are clinically apparent. The objective of this study is to assess the usefulness of serum albumin as a prognostic factor in dengue.Method: This observational study enrolled 100 patients who were admitted in KIMS Hospital from June 2017 to June 2018 without any co morbidities as mentioned in the exclusion criteria. On day 4 of illness hemoglobin, packed cell volume, platelet and serum albumin were done, and the participants were classified into 3 groups based on clinical manifestationResults: In this study, hemoglobin was elevated on day 4 in group 3 when compared to other groups and it was statistically significant. Hemoconcentration and low platelet values were also seen in group 3 when compared to other groups showing statistical significance.Serum albumin was also low in group 3 when compared to other groups, which was strongly significant.Conclusion: Hence serum albumin can be used as a prognostic factor in dengue.

Perception of smoking habits and related diseases among society

Background: Smoking is practiced by a third of world’s population. Tobacco is leading cause of deaths world over. Six million people (1/8 second) die from tobacco each year. Objective of this study was to study demographic profile and awareness regarding tobacco smoking among people of Rohilkhand, Bareilly.Methods: Randomly selected individuals of Rohilkhand region. Questionnaire method involved.Results: Among 1040 sample size, 70% were males with mean age of 37.68 years. 73.94% population belonged to upper lower socio-economic class. 52% (62.9% male and 26.6% females) were current smokers of which 60.6% were exclusive beedi smokers. 50% were unaware of oral and lung cancer due to smoking. 34% were unaware about effects of passive smoking. 48.48% smokers report cough with expectoration as commonest symptom. 60% finds peer group influential for the behavior. 76.9% smokers are willing to quit smoking. 63.4% are open for counseling. 26% were unaware of ban/law related to smoking in public places. 68% believe there is increasing trend in prevalence of its use, among minors, educational institutes and hospitals.Conclusions: Despite high awareness of ill effects of smoking, there is an increasing trend in prevalence of smoking with an increased involvement of minors attributed to peer pressure. People are unaware of passive smoking and its harmful effect on body. Moreover, advertisements, visuals and captions have failed in making an impact. There occurs a need of awareness programmes, intervention sessions, medical therapy and strict anti-smoking laws by the government, social welfare and healthcare volunteers to help people quit and control the menace in society.

Mental health problems among military personnel during the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019: Cause analysis and coping strategy / 第二军医大学学报

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-2019) has greatly affected the normal production and life of the society. Mental health conditions of military personnel are very important for the maintenance of the stability of the army. Based on the previous studies, this study explored the mental health problems that may occur among first-line officers and soldiers, isolated personnel and stationed officers and soldiers, analyzed their causes, and proposed the coping strategies from the perspectives of problem solving and emotion regulation.

Prácticas pa ra la prevención de accidentes en el hogar en cuidadores de niños de 1 a 5 años en un barrio de Cartagena (Colombia) / Practices for the prevention of accidents in the home in caregivers of children from 1 to 5 years in a district of Cartagena (Colombia)

Introducción: los accidentes en la población infantil constituyen una importante causa de morbilidad y mortalidad convirtiéndose hoy día en un problema de salud pública mundial, principalmente la población más afectada son los niños en etapa preescolar, por la vulnerabilidad y dependencia del cuidador. Objetivos: describir las prácticas para la prevención de accidentes en el hogar en cuidadores de niños de 1 a 5 años en un barrio de Cartagena (Colombia). Materiales y métodos: estudio cuantitativo descriptivo transversal. Constituido por 354 cuidadores de niños menores de 5 años, se utilizó la técnica de observación y la aplicación del instrumento con base a la práctica N° 15 de AIEPI (Atención Integrada a las Enfermedades Prevalentes de la Infancia). Resultados: socio demográficamente los cuidadores fueron principalmente de género femenino (87%), con 20 ­ 29 años de edad (44,9%), madres de los niños (61,3%), conviven en unión libre (54,2%), son bachilleres (50,3%), de estrato uno (91,8%), amas de casa (62,7%), con hijos (93,8%), residen en casas (54,5%). Los niños de 1 a 5 años fueron mayoritariamente de género masculino (51,7%), y han presentado accidentes (75,1%), sobre todo, caídas (61,9%). El nivel de riesgo de accidentes en el hogar fue bajo (85%), y las prácticas de prevención suelen ser regulares (55,1%). Conclusión: los niños enfrentan relativamente bajo riesgo de accidente en el hogar, sin embargo, las prácticas para prevenirlos resultan ser regulares..(AU)

Introduction: accidents in children are an important cause of morbidity and mortality,becoming today a global public health problem, mainly the most affected population are children in preschool, for the vulnerability and dependence of the caregiver. Objectives:to describe the practices for the prevention of accidents at home in caregivers of children from 1 to 5 years of age, in a neighborhood of Cartagena (Colombia). Materials and methods: quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study. Consisting of 354 caregivers of children under 5 years of age, the technique of observation and the application of the instrument was used based on practice No. 15 of IMCI (Integrated Management of Childhood Illness). Results: demographic partner caregivers were mainly female (87%), with 20 - 29 years of age (44.9%), mothers of children (61.3%), live together in a free union (54.2%), are high school graduates (50.3%), of stratum one (91.8%), housewives (62.7%), with children (93.8%), reside in houses (54.5%). Children from 1 to 5 years old were male (51.7%), and had accidents (75.1%), especially falls (61.9%). The level of accident risk in the home was low (85%), and prevention practices are usually regular (55.1%). Conclusion: children face relatively low risk of accident in the home, however, practices to prevent them turn out to be regular..(AU)

La Tuberculosis a través de la Historia: un enemigo de la humanidad / Tuberculosis through history: an enemy of mankind

Introducción: La tuberculosis es una enfermedad infectocontagiosa causada por el Mycobacterium tuberculosis, la cual representa un serio problema de salud. Se evidencia, a través de la Historia, la lucha del hombre en su afán de contrarrestarla y los estragos que la enfermedad ha causado y provocado innumerables muertes sin importar razas, edad, clases sociales, aunque si afectando en mayor medida a los más desposeídos. Objetivo: Describir algunos aspectos generales que caracterizan la historia de la tuberculosis y su efecto negativo sobre la salud del hombre, precisar la lucha de las instituciones de salud a nivel mundial contra esta enfermedad y aspectos del programa de prevención y control utilizado en Cuba. Material y Métodos: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en el período comprendido entre mayo y junio de 2015. Se evaluaron revistas de impacto de Web of Sciencies (43 revistas) y revistas cubanas. Se consultaron las bases de datos de sistemas referativos, como MEDLINE, PubMed y Scielo con la utilización de descriptores como tuberculosis pulmonar tuberculosis Infection. Se incluyeron artículos en idioma inglés y español, y publicaciones de los últimos 5 años. Se obtuvieron 55 artículos, y se circunscribió el estudio a 27 que enfocaron estas temáticas de manera más integral. Conclusiones: La tuberculosis es una enfermedad muy antigua y a pesar del avance científico y social alcanzado, continúa siendo un inminente peligro para la salud. Constituye un compromiso político de todas las naciones mejorar y desarrollar programas y servicios de salud para el mejor desempeño en la lucha contra esta enfermedad(AU)

Introduction: Tuberculosis is an infectious-contagious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which represents a serious health problem. The man´s fight against this disease has been evidenced through history. He has demonstrated his desire to control it and the damage it has caused such as uncountable deaths regardless race, age, and social classes; mainly affecting the dispossessed. Objective: To describe some general aspects that characterize the history of tuberculosis and its negative effect on man´s health, specify the fight of health care centers worldwide against this disease, and present prevention and control measures used in Cuba. Material and methods: A bibliographic review was carried out during the period between May and June, 2015. Impact factor journals from the Web of Sciences (43 journals), and Cuban journals were evaluated. Reference databases such as MEDLINE, PubMed, and SciELO were consulted using some descriptors such as pulmonary tuberculosis, and tuberculosis infection. Articles in English and Spanish languages were included, as well as publications of the last 5 years. A total of 55 articles were obtained, and the study was limited to 27 ones that focused these topics in a more comprehensive way. Conclusions: Tuberculosis is a very old disease and, despite the scientific and social progress achieved, it continues being an imminent danger to health. The development of programs and health services for best actions in the fight against this disease is a political commitment of all nations(AU)

Casos nuevos de tuberculosis y análisis de la tendencia de la enfermedad en el municipio de Santiago de Cuba / New cases of tuberculosis and analysis of the disease tendency in Santiago de Cuba municipality

Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y transversal para caracterizar la población de pacientes con tuberculosis del municipio de Santiago de Cuba, durante los trienios 2008-2010 y 20142016, así como el análisis gráfico de la tendencia de la enfermedad. La población estuvo conformada por 101 casos nuevos con diagnóstico confirmado. Se calcularon las tasas de incidencia y la diferencia porcentual de tasas. Se estimaron porcentajes superiores de afectados en las edades jóvenes e intermedias de la vida (25-34 y 35-44 años) con 21,8 y 22,8 por ciento en el primer trienio, así como 20,7 y 18,2 por ciento en el segundo, respectivamente; aunque en ambos periodos, los mayores riesgos se desplazaron hacia las edades más envejecidas. En ambos trienios predominó el sexo masculino (79,2 y 77,9 por ciento, respectivamente), así como los riesgos de enfermar superiores en el primero con 11,3 casos por cada 100 mil habitantes de dicho sexo. La tendencia de la enfermedad exhibió una progresiva disminución de los pacientes, aunque de forma lenta e irregular

A descriptive and cross-sectional study to characterize the population of patients with tuberculosis in Santiago de Cuba municipality, was carried out during 2008-2010 and 2014-2016, as well as the graphic analysis of the disease tendency. The population was formed by 101 new cases with confirmed diagnosis. The incidence rates and the rates percentage difference were calculated. Higher percentages of affected patients in the young and intermediate ages of life were considered (25-34 and 35-44 years) with 21.8 and 22.8 percent in the first triennium, as well as 20.7 and 18.2 percent in the second, respectively; although in both periods, the highest risks moved toward the most aged. In both trienniums the male sex prevailed (79.2 and 77.9 percent, respectively), as well as the risks of getting sick were higher in the first one with 11.3 cases every 100 thousand inhabitants of this sex. The disease tendency showed a progressive decrease of the patients, although in a slow and irregular way

Estimating the adequacy of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation case rate for pneumonia cases admitted at the general medicine wards of the Philippine General Hospital from January to May 2013

BACKGROUND: In 2011, PhilHealth introduced the case rate payment scheme and no balance billing policy for selected diseases which will supposedly provide financial protection to patients while promoting efficiency in hospitals. There are concerns that tertiary government hospitals might end losing money as they managed mostly complicated cases.OBJECTIVE: To estimate the adequacy of the pneumonia case rates for cases admitted in the charity Medicine wards of the Philippine General Hospital.METHODS: Costing of a random sample of ward admissions for pneumonia moderate- and high-risk from January 1 to June 30, 2013 was done. Charts were retrieved to collect data on diagnostic tests, medications and mechanical ventilator use and converted to costs using price lists. Additional costs were estimated using WHO-CHOICE values. Estimated admission cost was compared to case rates to assess adequacy.RESULTS: A sample of 113 moderate-risk and 42 high-risk pneumonia cases were reviewed. For moderate-risk pneumonia, the estimated mean admission cost was PhP26,033.82 (SD: 42,987.58) with only 26.5% having costs ofPhP15,000 or lower. For high-risk pneumonia, the average was PhP33,260.65 (SD: 21,865.07) with 64.4% having expenses at PhP32,000.00 or lower.CONCLUSION: The case rate of PhilHealth seems to be adequate for the cost of high-risk pneumonia but not for moderate-risk. Studies utilizing costs and for other diseases should be performed.

Representaciones sociales de líderes comunitarios sobre el consumo de sustancias psicoactivas en un sector marginal de la comuna 18 de la ciudad de Cali-Colombia en el año 2018 / Social representations of community leaders on the consumption of psychoactive substances in a marginal sector of the ciyi of Cali

el objetivo primordial de este estudio fue Comprender las representaciones sociales de los líderes de organizaciones de base comunitaria sobre el consumo de sustancias psicoactivas en un sector barrial de la comuna 18 en la ciudad de Cali. Método: Se desarrolló un estudio bajo un enfoque investigativo cualitativo y su diseño se asumió como un estudio de representaciones sociales, el cual se suscribe al paradigma interpretativo-constructivista. Resultados: Las representaciones sociales son una especie de conocimiento de sentido común por medio del cual los individuos y las comunidades convierten una realidad física en construcciones perceptibles de aquello que les rodean, convirtiendo lo extraño en familiar. Esta descripción está basada en el proceso de codificación y categorización que se teje alrededor de los componentes de las Representaciones Sociales, a saber; La información, las actitudes y el campo de la representación social.

Introduction: Social representations are a kind of common sense knowledge by means of which individuals and communities convert a physical reality into perceptible constructions of what surrounds them, converting the strange into familiar. The main objective of this study was to understand the social representations of the leaders of community-based organizations on the consumption of psychoactive substances in a neighborhood sector of commune 18 in the city of Cali. Method: A study was developed under a qualitative research approach and its design was assumed as a study of social representations, which subscribes to the interpretive-constructivist paradigm. Results: The community leaders defined the two-dimensional phenomenon, on the one hand; a health problem, evidencing a series of scientific knowledge in the participants, which influences the constitution of the Social Representation of psychoactive substance consumption as a disease, and on the other hand, a social problem given that it is associated with social determinants and of policies that are outside the scope of consumption itself. Conclusion: The Social Representations that leaders and community-based organizations attribute to the use of psychoactive substances in the sector of the commune 18 are characterized by being made up of meanings that are woven between a scientific knowledge about the consumption of substances, an institutional discourse and the moral assessment system established in the context of the community.

La hipertensión arterial: un problema de salud internacional / Arterial hypertension: an international health problem

En el mundo actual la hipertensión arterial una de las enfermedades más comunes que afectan la salud humana, siendo patología y factor de riesgo importante para otras enfermedades, por lo que las estrategias de intervención de salud deben estar dirigidas, a la prevención primaria o de ocurrencia y a la secundaria o de progresión. La Organización Mundial de la Salud, en 1974 realizó un proyecto comunitario, en el cual se incluyó a Cuba por sus resultados sanitarios, surge entonces en el Ministerio de Salud Pública, el Primer Programa Nacional para Prevención y Control de la Hipertensión Arterial; en la actualidad coordinado por dicha organización y el Ministerio de Salud se realiza un Programa de Intervención de Salud de esta entidad en la provincia de Matanzas, en un policlínico del municipio cabecera. El objetivo de este trabajo es valorar los contenidos teóricos del tema y con la experiencia acumulada de los autores durante estos años por los roles asistenciales y educativos desempeñados en las Ciencias Médicas, en Cuba y en las misiones internacionalistas (AU).

In the current world, arterial hypertension is one of the most common diseases affecting human health, being pathology and important risk factor for other diseases; therefore the strategies of health intervention should be aimed to the primary or occurrence prevention and to the secondary or progression prevention. In 1974, the World Health Organization developed a community project in which Cuba was included because of its health results. The First National Program for Arterial Hypertension Prevention and Control started then in the Ministry of Public Health. Currently, coordinated by the aforementioned organization and the Ministry of Health, a Program of Health Intervention of this entity is carried out in the province of Matanzas, in one of the policlinics of the capital municipality. The aim of this work is assessing the theoretical contents of the theme on the bases of the experience accumulated by the authors in Medical Sciences, in Cuba and in the international missions (AU).

La violencia como problema de salud pública en Venezuela: algunas reflexiones desde la perspectiva del profesional de seguridad ciudadana / Violence as public health problem in Venezuela: some reflections from the perspective of the citizen security professional

En este artículo se efectúa una valoración crítica acerca de la violencia como problema de salud en Venezuela y cómo afecta a la seguridad ciudadana, debido a la importancia que ha adquirido en la actualidad esta temática, relacionada con los derechos humanos, la participación ciudadana, la necesaria convivencia y la capacidad que tengan las comunidades para mejorar su salud y condiciones de vida. Además, se profundiza en el estado actual de la formación del profesional de seguridad ciudadana en la Universidad Nacional Experimental de la Seguridad, en Caracas, Venezuela, y se exponen ciertas limitaciones en dicho proceso que demandan un replanteamiento didáctico

A critical valuation about the violence as health problem in Venezuela and how it affects the citizen security is carried out in this work, due to the importance that this thematic has acquired at the present time, related to the human rights, the citizen participation, the necessary coexistence and the capacity that have the communities to improve their health and life conditions. Also, it is deepened in the current state of the citizen security professional training in the Experimental National University of Security, in Caracas, Venezuela, and certain limitations in this process that demand a didactic reconsideration are exposed.

Study on Domestic Violence against women in Nepalese village of Terai Region

Background and Objectives: The South East Asian Region has one of the highest incidences of gender based violence in the world which deprives women from the use of their right and liberty. This study was under taken to explore the causes and consequences of domestic violence against women in Meghanath Gorhanna VDC in Mahottari district of Nepal.Material and Methods: : An explorative quantitative and qualitative research design based study was conducted from September to December 2014 in married female of ward, No. 1, 2 and 4 of Meghanath Gorhanna VDC which is located in Mahottari district of Nepal suffering from domestic violence. Sample size consisted of 20 in each ward and sum of total was 60. In-depth interviews, focused group discussion and observation were tools used for data collection.Results: The result of this study reveals that 40% of victims were between age group 20 to 29 years. Domestic violence was higher among illiterate 20(33%). 12(20%) of the women were victimized due to alcoholism of their husband followed by male honor and patriarchal social values. Similarly, majority of the respondents 47(78.3%) suffered from psychological abuse followed by physical assault. 20(33.3%) women were suffered from physical violence. 10% women were suffered from sexual abuse and harassment. The findings also suggest 23(35%) had mental health problem and 14(23 %) women were suffered from reproductive health problem.Conclusion: The study highlights that various factors such as excessive intake of alcohol, patriarchal system of the society, polygamy, sexual dissatisfaction and dowry contributes for the domestic violence in women. The adverse effects of the violence on women are physical health problem, mental health problem, reproductive health problem, chronic conditions and negative health behavior.

Health Problems in a Rural Island of Okinawa: Changes Over 25 Years / 日本プライマリ・ケア連合学会誌

<p><b>Introduction: </b>Currently, there are no studies on changes in health problems due to population aging in Japan. This study was conducted to estimate the changes by comparing the present health problems using the International Classification of Primary care second edition (ICPC-2) with a previous study.</p><p><b>Methods: </b>We conducted a retrospective open cohort study on a rural island in Okinawa. We classified health problems of all patients using ICPC-2, and compared the data with a previous study using the International Classification of Health problems in Primary care-2 defined (ICHPPC-2 defined) from 1990.</p><p><b>Result: </b>The total number of visits to the clinic was 4660 per year (age 0-14 years, n=828; age 15-64, n=2146; age 65 or older, n=1688). In 2015, the frequency of musculoskeletal, skin and general, and unspecified problems was higher. The number of health problems contained within the top 50% of all health problems, which is an indicator of the comprehensiveness of practice, was higher in the previous study.</p><p><b>Conclusion: </b>The present study suggested that orthopedic and dermatological disorders increased, and greater comprehensiveness of practice is needed.</p>