Relação entre apoio social e sono de pessoas idosas cuidadoras em vulnerabilidade social / Relationship between social support and sleep of elderly caregivers in social vulnerability / Relación entre apoyo social y sueño de adultos mayores cuidadores con vulnerabilidad social

Objetivo: analisar a relação entre apoio social e qualidade do sono de pessoas idosas que cuidam de outros idosos em ambiente de vulnerabilidade social. Método: estudo transversal realizado com 65 cuidadores entrevistados por meio de instrumento de caracterização, Índice de Katz, Escala de Lawton e Brody, Índice de Qualidade do Sono de Pittsburgh e Escala de Apoio Social do Medical Outcomes Study, com dados analisados com testes de comparação e de correlação. Resultados: a maioria eram mulheres, cônjuges do idoso cuidado e possuíam sono de má qualidade. Observou-se correlação fraca e inversa entre má qualidade do sono e a dimensão interação social positiva (Rho=-0,27; p=0,028). Identificou-se relação significativa entre: apoio material e disfunção diurna (p=0,034); apoio afetivo e eficiência do sono (p=0,026); interação social positiva e qualidade subjetiva do sono (p=0,001) e disfunção diurna (p=0,008). Conclusão: Quanto maior a interação social positiva, melhor é a qualidade do sono.

Objective: to analyze the relationship between social support and sleep quality of elderly individuals who care for other elderly individuals in a socially vulnerable environment. Method: a cross-sectional study conducted with 65 caregivers interviewed using a characterization instrument, Katz Index, Lawton and Brody Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Scale, with data analyzed using comparison and correlation tests. Results: the majority were women, spouses of the elderly being cared for, and had poor sleep quality. A weak and inverse correlation was observed between poor sleep quality and the positive social interaction dimension (Rho=-0.27; p=0.028). Significant relationships were identified between: material support and daytime dysfunction (p=0.034); emotional support and sleep efficiency (p=0.026); positive social interaction and subjective sleep quality (p=0.001), as well as daytime dysfunction (p=0.008). Conclusion: The higher the positive social interaction, the better the sleep quality.

Objetivo: analizar la relación entre el apoyo social y la calidad del sueño de personas mayores que cuidan de otras personas mayores en entornos socialmente vulnerables. Método: estudio transversal realizado con 65 cuidadores entrevistados mediante un instrumento de caracterización, Índice de Katz, Escala de Lawton y Brody, Índice de Calidad del Sueño de Pittsburgh y Escala de Apoyo Social del Medical Outcomes Study, los datos fueron analizados mediante pruebas de comparación y correlación. Resultados: la mayoría eran mujeres, cónyuges del adulto mayor que recibe el cuidado y tenían mala calidad del sueño. Se observó una correlación débil e inversa entre la mala calidad del sueño y la dimensión de interacción social positiva (Rho=-0,27; p=0,028). Se identificó que había relación significativa entre: apoyo material y disfunción diurna (p=0,034); apoyo afectivo y eficiencia del sueño (p=0,026); interacción social positiva y calidad subjetiva del sueño (p=0,001) y disfunción diurna (p=0,008). Conclusión: Cuanto mayor sea la interacción social positiva, mejor será la calidad del sueño.

Postpartum depression in adolescent mothers before and during COVID-19 and the role of self-esteem, maternal self-efficacy, and social support / Depresión posparto en madres adolescentes antes y durante la pandemia por COVID-19 el papel de la autoestima, la autoeficacia materna y el apoyo social

Abstract Introduction Although the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the mental health of vulnerable populations, such as adolescent mothers, very few studies have documented the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in this population. Objective a) Determine the frequency of PPD (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale [EPDS] ≥ 9) in adolescent mothers before (AM-BP) and during (AM-DP) the pandemic, b) Examine psychosocial factors (self-esteem, maternal efficacy, social support, depression and anxiety in pregnancy, planned and wanted pregnancy) in AM-BP and AM-DP, and c) Determine whether being an AM-DP was a significant factor for experiencing PPD (EPDS ≥ 9). Method Cross sectional study. Subjects: Forty-one AM-BP recruited at Health Centers and interviewed face to face and forty-one AM-DP surveyed online. Results PPD (EPDS ≥ 9) was 42% (p = .001) more frequent in AM-DP. The groups differed significantly in all psychosocial factors, with AM-DP faring worse. Unadjusted regressions showed that being an AM-DP, having lower maternal efficacy and self-esteem, greater dissatisfaction with social support, and depression and/or anxiety in pregnancy increased PPD (EPDS ≥ 9). Adjusted multiple analysis indicated that lower self-esteem was the only factor to maintain its association with PPD (EPDS ≥ 9; p = .017). Discussion and conclusion The pandemic negatively affected PPD (EPDS ≥ 9) and psychosocial factors in AM-DP, as compared to AM-BP, with self-esteem being the main factor associated with PPD (EPDS ≥ 9). In situations of extreme stress as happened in the pandemic, the mental health of adolescent mothers should be prioritized to prevent negative effects such as PPD. PPD preventive and treatment interventions should consider strengthening self-esteem.

Resumen Introducción La pandemia por COVID-19 tuvo un impacto negativo en la salud mental de poblaciones vulnerables, como las madres adolescentes, no obstante, escasos estudios documentaron la prevalencia de depresión posparto (DPP) en esta población. Objetivo a) Conocer la frecuencia de DPP (Escala Edinburgh para la Depresión Postnatal [EPDS] ≥ 9) en madres adolescentes antes de la pandemia (MA-AP) y durante la pandemia (MA-DP), b) Examinar algunos factores psicosociales (autoestima, eficacia materna, apoyo social, depresión y ansiedad en el embarazo, embarazo planeado y deseado) en MA-AP y MA-DP, y, c) Analizar si ser MA-DP, fue un factor significativo para experimentar DPP (EPDS ≥ 9). Método Estudio transversal. Participantes: 41 MA-AP captadas en Centros de Salud y 41 MA-DP encuestadas en línea. Resultados La DPP (EPDS ≥ 9) fue 42% (p = .001) más frecuente en las MA-DP. Los grupos difirieron significativamente en todos los factores psicosociales, en detrimento de las MA-DP. Las regresiones no ajustadas mostraron que ser MA-DP, tener menor eficacia materna y autoestima, mayor insatisfacción con el apoyo social, y depresión y/o ansiedad en el embarazo incrementaron la DPP (EPDS ≥ 9). El análisis múltiple ajustado indicó que una menor autoestima fue el único factor que mantuvo su asociación con DPP (EPDS ≥ 9; p = .017). Discusión y conclusión La pandemia tuvo un efecto negativo en la DPP (EPDS ≥ 9) y en factores psicosociales en MA-DP; la autoestima fue el principal factor asociado a la misma. Ante situaciones de estrés extremo, la salud mental de madres adolescentes debería ser prioritaria para prevenir efectos negativos como la DPP. Intervenciones preventivas y de tratamiento de DPP deben fortalecer la autoestima.

Mental Health Conditions and Suicide Risk Among Costa Rican University Students

Introduction: University students are exposed to academic demands that could impact mental health and trigger suicidal behaviors. Objective: To analyze the mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, and social support) and suicide risk in Costa Rican university students. Materials and Methods: Correlational, predictive, and cross-sectional research was conducted. A census sample of 76 university students was included. Variables encompassed sociodemographic data, social support measured by the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, depression measured by the Beck Depression Inventory-II, anxiety measured by the Beck Anxiety Inventory, and suicide risk measured by the Plutchik Suicide Risk Scale. An online survey was used. Descriptive analysis, variance analysis, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression were performed. Significance level set at p<0.05. Results: The student body had a mean age of 19.43 years ±1.75, with gender identity evenly distributed. 38.20% reported moderate-severe symptoms of depression, and 32.90% indicated suicide risk. Differences were observed between gender identity in terms of social support and anxiety (p<0.05). Correlations were found between mental health conditions and suicide risk (p=0.001). Depression was identified as a factor contributing to an increased risk of suicide (p=0.001). Discussion: Previous literature confirms that mental health conditions such as low social support, depression, and anxiety in university students would predispose to the suicide risk. Conclusions: There is a segment of the university student population experiencing adverse mental health conditions and suicide risk, for whom care strategies focused on their needs should be developed.

Introducción: El estudiantado universitario está expuesto a demandas académicas que podrían afectar la salud mental e incitar las conductas suicidas. Objetivo: Analizar las condiciones de salud mental (depresión, ansiedad y apoyo social) y el riesgo de suicidio en estudiantes universitarios costarricenses. Materiales y Métodos: Investigación correlacional, predictiva y transversal. Muestra censal de 76 estudiantes universitarios. Las variables fueron datos sociodemográficos, apoyo social medido por la Escala Multidimensional de Apoyo Social Percibido, depresión medida por el Inventario de Depresión de Beck-II, ansiedad medida por el Inventario de Ansiedad de Beck y riesgo de suicidio medido por la Escala de Riesgo Suicida de Plutchick. Se utilizó una encuesta en línea. Se realizó análisis descriptivo, análisis de varianza, correlación de Pearson y regresión lineal múltiple. Nivel de significancia p<0,05. Resultados: El estudiantado tuvo una edad media de 19,43 años ±1,75, la identidad de género se distribuyó igualitariamente. El 38,20% manifestó síntomas moderado-severo de depresión, 32,90% refirió riesgo de suicidio. Hubo diferencias entre identidad de género según apoyo social y ansiedad (p<0,05). Se presentaron correlaciones entre las condiciones de salud mental y el riesgo de suicidio (p=0,001). La depresión determinó un aumento del riesgo de suicidio (p=0,001). Discusión: La literatura previa confirma que condiciones de salud mental como bajo apoyo social, depresión y ansiedad en estudiantes universitarios suscitarían el riesgo de suicidio. Conclusiones: Existe un sector del estudiantado universitario que presenta condiciones de salud mental adversas y riesgo de suicidio, para el que se debe desarrollar estrategias de cuidado centradas en sus necesidades

Introdução: Estudantes universitários estão expostos a demandas acadêmicas que podem afetar a saúde mental e incitar ao comportamento suicida. Objetivo: Analisar as condições de saúde mental (depressão, ansiedade e apoio social) e o risco de suicídio em estudantes universitários da Costa Rica. Materiais e Métodos: Pesquisa correlacional, preditiva e transversal. Amostra censitária de 76 estudantes universitários. As variáveis foram dados sociodemográficos, apoio social medido pela Escala Multidimensional de Suporte Social Percebido, depressão medida pelo Inventário de Depressão de Beck-II, ansiedade medida pelo Inventário de Ansiedade de Beck e risco de suicídio medido pela Escala de Risco de Suicídio de Plutchick. Foi utilizada uma pesquisa online. Foram realizadas análise descritiva, análise de variância, correlação de Pearson e regressão linear múltipla. Nível de significância p<0,05. Resultados: O corpo discente tinha idade média de 19,43 anos ±1,75, a identidade de gênero estava distribuída igualmente. 38,20% apresentaram sintomas de depressão moderados a graves, 32,90% relataram risco de suicídio. Houve diferenças entre identidade de gênero segundo suporte social e ansiedade (p<0,05). Foram apresentadas correlações entre condições de saúde mental e risco de suicídio (p=0,001). A depressão determinou risco aumentado de suicídio (p=0,001). Discussão: A literatura anterior confirma que condições de saúde mental como baixo apoio social, depressão e ansiedade em estudantes universitários aumentariam o risco de suicídio. Conclusões: Existe um setor de estudantes universitários que apresenta condições adversas de saúde mental e risco de suicídio, para o qual devem ser desenvolvidas estratégias de cuidado focadas em suas necessidades.

Research on Satisfaction Degree of Doctor-patient Communication Quality based on Patient Perception / 中国医学伦理学

Objective sampling method was used to conduct a questionnaire survey on outpatients in two hospitals in Guangdong province in order to evaluate patients’ satisfaction with the quality of medical service. This paper explored the factors that affect patients’ evaluation of medical service quality, and found that patients’ age was negatively correlated with the evaluation of medical service quality. It is suggested that the establishment of friendly medical institutions should be carried out according to the national policy. At the same time, the management mechanism of hospital should be improved, the number of medical service centers for "efficient" should be increased, and the medical service personnel should be regularly trained; carry out medical knowledge education in community, improve the popularization of personal medical knowledge and close the cognitive gap between doctors and patients.

Relationship between occupational coping self-efficacy and health-related productivity loss in ICU nurses： path analysis of perceived social support / 四川精神卫生

BackgroundCompared with absenteeism， health-related productivity loss has a long-lasting negative effect， and poses a greater harm and loss. The health-related productivity loss is mediated by self-efficacy， and perceived social support has been shown to have an impact on health-related productivity loss， whereas the interaction mechanism among the three remains unclear. ObjectiveTo investigate the status of perceived social support， occupational coping self-efficacy and health-related productivity loss among ICU nurses， and to test the mediation role of perceived social support in the relationship between occupational coping self-efficacy and health-related productivity loss. MethodsFrom September to November， 2021， purposive sampling technique was adopted to select 468 ICU nurses in 8 tertiary hospitals in Sichuan Province. Subjects were assessed using self-made general information questionnaire， Perceived Social Support Scale （PSSS）， Occupational Coping Self Efficacy Scale for Nurses （OCSE-N） and Stanford Presenteeism Scale-6 （SPS-6）. Pearson correlation analysis was used to examine the correlation among variables. Amos 24.0 was utilized to test the mediation role of perceived social support in the relationship between occupational coping self-efficacy and health-related productivity loss. ResultsA total of 415 ICU nurses completed the valid questionnaire survey. ICU nurses scored （63.13±11.62） on PSSS， （22.24±6.15） on OCSE-N， and （16.83±4.24） on SPS-6. Health-related productivity loss was detected in 279 ICU nurses （67.23%）. Correlation analysis denoted that PSSS total score was positively correlated with OCSE-N total score （r=0.348， P<0.05）， and negatively correlated with SPS-6 total score （r=-0.274， P<0.05）. OCSE-N total score was negatively correlated with SPS-6 total score （r=-0.421， P<0.05）. The direct effect value of occupational coping self-efficacy on health-related productivity loss was -0.401， and perceived social support showed a mediation role in the relationship between occupational coping self-efficacy and health-related productivity loss （the indirect effect value was -0.052， accounting for 11.48% of the total effect）. ConclusionThe occupational coping self-efficacy of ICU nurses may affect the health-related productivity loss through the action path of perceived social support.［Funded by Scientific Research Project of Sichuan Provincial Health Commission （number， 19PJ042）］

Presenteeism and social interaction in the "new normal" in Japan: a longitudinal questionnaire study

BACKGROUND@#Although social interaction and social support during the "new normal" due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be related to presenteeism, the effect between these factors has not been clear for Japanese workers. The aim of this study was to describe the presenteeism of Japanese workers with reference to social interaction and social support following the lifestyle changes due to COVID-19 and to assess whether social interaction and social support affected their presenteeism.@*METHODS@#The data were obtained from internet panel surveys from October 2020. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and multiple linear regression was conducted using the data from the first, fourth and fifth surveys, which were conducted during October to November 2020, July to August 2021, and September to October 2021, respectively. To measure presenteeism, questions from "absenteeism and presenteeism questions of the World Health Organization's Heath and Work Performance Questionnaire", short version in Japanese was utilized. Multiple linear regressions were conducted to investigate the effects of social interaction and social support-related factors on presenteeism.@*RESULTS@#A total of 3,407 participants were included in the analysis. The mean score of absolute presenteeism from the fifth survey was 58.07 (SD = 19.71). More time spent talking with family, a larger number of social supporters and a higher satisfaction level for social support were associated with a higher absolute presenteeism score.@*CONCLUSIONS@#Our results suggested that social support reduced the presenteeism of the Japanese workers during the "new normal" due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Social interaction with family also relieved presenteeism.

Association of perceived social support and emotional regulation among college students / 中国学校卫生

Objective@#To understand the current situation of college students emotional regulation and its correlation with perceived social support, so as to provide a reference for improving emotional regulation ability among college students.@*Methods@#From September 15 to October 15, 2022, a total of 15 560 students from 27 colleges and universities in Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong, Shanghai, Anhui, Hebei, Yunnan, Shanxi and Gansu were enrolled by stratified random sampling method. The Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS) and the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ) were used to investigate, and multiple stepwise regression was used to explore the relationship between perceived social support and emotion regulation of college students.@*Results@#The scores of emotion regulation, cognitive reappraisal and expression inhibition were 44(40, 50), 24(20, 28) and 20(19, 24) respectively. There were significant differences in the scores of emotion regulation, cognitive reappraisal and expression inhibition by age, grade, household registration, only child status,cost of living, and sleep ( H/Z =77.72, 49.73, -5.10, -9.77, 7.68, 168.27 ; 204.55, 317.32, -5.96, -7.60, 131.20, 968.08; 82.18, 148.04, -2.30, -8.03, 64.82, 188.08, P <0.05). In addition, the multiple stepwise regression found that family support, friend support, and other support in perceived social support all had a positive impact on the emotional regulation state of college students ( β =0.137,0.207,0.090), and family support and friend support had a significant positive effect on expression inhibition( β =0.079,0.053) and cognitive reappraisal( β =0.153,0.296)( P <0.01).@*Conclusion@#The perceived social support can directly affect the emotional regulation of college students, and improving the emotional regulation ability has a positive significance to promote the mental health level among college students.

Caregiver burden, family adaptation, partnership, growth, affection, and resolve, anxiety levels, and perceived social support in relatives of patients with open heart surgery

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between caregiver burden, family adaptation, partnership, growth, affection, and resolve score, anxiety levels, and the perceived social support of the relatives of patients who had open heart surgery. METHODS: Volunteers among the relatives of patients who had open heart surgery in our cardiovascular surgery clinic and were followed up in the first 3 months were included in the study. The cardiovascular surgeons recorded the sociodemographic data of the relatives of the patients and directed them to a psychiatry clinic for further evaluation. The caregiver burden scale, family adaptation, partnership, growth, affection, and resolve scale, anxiety level scale, and perceived social support scale were applied to the relatives of the patients who participated in the study. RESULTS: Within the scope of the study, a total of 51 individuals, 29.4% (n=15) men and 70.6% (n=36) women, were included in the evaluation. The participants' ages ranged from 32 to 68 years, with an average age of 48 years. There was a statistically significant relationship between the caregiving burden scale score and the scale scores other than age (p<0.05). There was a statistically significant difference in terms of caregiving burden scale score, working status, physical and psychological problems, changes in home life, and changes in family relationships (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: The fact that the need for security and intimacy is related to anxiety and depression can be interpreted as the caregiving problems of the relatives of the patients who think that their patients are safe and feel closer to the intensive care personnel will decrease. Their depression and anxiety levels will also decrease.

Apoio social na prática de atividade física de trabalhadores / Apoyo social en la práctica de actividad física de trabajadores / Social support in workers' physical activity

Resumo Objetivo Analisar a função dos apoios sociais formal e informal na prática de atividade física durante o tempo livre de trabalhadores. Métodos Estudo transversal realizado com 395 trabalhadores técnicos administrativos em uma universidade pública. Os dados foram coletados utilizando: questionário sociodemográfico, Questionário de Atividade Física Habitual de Baecke e Escala de Apoio Social para a prática de Atividade Física. Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva, teste t de Student, teste d de Cohen e Análise de Variância. Resultados Os participantes que referiram algum tipo de apoio para atividade física no tempo livre (92,2%) apresentaram maiores médias no escore de atividade física. O apoio institucional (58,0%) teve função de destaque como potencial influenciador em comparação ao apoio de chefias imediatas (14,2%), embora elas tenham exercido um certo diferencial entre os trabalhadores da manutenção. Conclusão O apoio social tem função importante na promoção da atividade física no tempo livre de trabalhadores. As iniciativas institucionais de estímulo ao comportamento ativo no ambiente de trabalho carecem de alinhamento com o incentivo por parte dos superiores imediatos, para que sejam mais efetivas.

Resumen Objetivo Analizar la función del apoyo social formal e informal en la práctica de actividad física durante el tiempo libre de trabajadores. Métodos Estudio transversal realizado con 395 trabajadores técnicos administrativos de una universidad pública. Los datos se recopilaron utilizando un cuestionario sociodemográfico, el Cuestionario de Actividad Física Habitual de Baecke y la Escala de Apoyo Social para la Práctica de Actividad Física. Los datos se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva, test-T de Student, prueba d de Cohen y análisis de varianza. Resultados Los participantes que relataron algún tipo de apoyo para actividad física en el tiempo libre (92,2 %) presentaron mayores promedios en el puntaje de actividad física. El apoyo institucional (58,0 %) tuvo una función destacada como posible influenciador en comparación con el apoyo de jefes directos (14,2 %), aunque estos últimos hayan ejercido cierto diferencial entre los trabajadores de mantenimiento. Conclusión El apoyo social tiene una función importante en la promoción de la actividad física en el tiempo libre de trabajadores. Las iniciativas institucionales de estímulo a un comportamiento activo en el ambiente de trabajo necesitan estar alineadas con el incentivo por parte de los superiores inmediatos para que sean más efectivas.

Abstract Objective To analyze the role of formal and informal social support in the practice of physical activity during workers' leisure time. Methods A cross-sectional study carried out with 395 technical administrative workers at a public university. Data were collected using sociodemographic questionnaire, Baecke Habitual Physical Activity Questionnaire and Physical Activity and Social Support Scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Student's t test, Cohen's d test and Analysis of Variance. Results Participants who reported some type of support for physical activity in their leisure time (92.2%) had higher means in the physical activity score. Institutional support (58.0%) had a prominent role as a potential influencer compared to support from immediate superiors (14.2%), although they had a certain differential among maintenance workers. Conclusion Social support plays an important role in promoting physical activity in workers' leisure time. Institutional initiatives to encourage active behavior in the work environment need to be aligned with encouragement by immediate superiors so that they are more effective.

Desafios da prematuridade: importância da rede de apoio social na percepção de mães de neonatos / Challenges of prematurity: importance of the social support network in the perception of mothers of newborns / Desafíos de la prematuridad: importancia de la red de apoyo social en la percepción de las madres de recién nacidos

Introdução: o nascimento de um bebê prematuro, por vezes, necessita de internação em unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal, o que resulta na mudança de toda dinâmica familiar. Isso ocorre devido ao longo período de hospitalização para o bebê e consequente permanência dos pais no ambiente hospitalar. Objetivo: conhecer os desafios da prematuridade e o papel do apoio social na percepção das mães durante o internamento do seu filho em uma unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal. Metodologia: estudo de abordagem qualitativa, cujos dados foram coletados mediante entrevistas, com sete mães, entre março e agosto de 2018. Os dados foram submetidos a análise de conteúdo proposta por Bardin. Resultados: verificou-se que entre os desafios mais comuns enfrentados pelas mães durante o período de internação estão relacionados ao medo da perda do filho hospitalizado, o apoio da equipe de enfermagem e da família as principais estratégias para enfrentar este momento. Conclusão: o reconhecimento dos desafios enfrentados e o apoio social por familiares e pela equipe de enfermagem são fundamentais a fim de minimizar as dificuldades enfrentadas pelas famílias dos recém-nascidos durante o processo de hospitalização.

Introduction: the birth of a premature baby sometimes requires hospitalization in a neonatal intensive care unit, which results in a change in all family dynamics. This occurs due to the long period of hospitalization for the baby and the consequent permanence of the parents in the hospital environment. Objective: to know the challenges of prematurity and the role of social support in the perception of mothers during their child's hospitalization in a neonatal intensive care unit. Methodology: study with a qualitative approach, whose data were collected through interviews with seven mothers, between March and August 2018. The data were submitted to content analysis proposed by Bardin. Results: it was found that among the most common challenges faced by mothers during the period of hospitalization are related to the fear of losing the hospitalized child, the support of the nursing team and the family are the main strategies to face this moment. Conclusion: recognition of the challenges faced and social support by family members and the nursing team are essential in order to minimize the difficulties faced by families of newborns during the hospitalization process.

Introducción: el nacimiento de un bebé prematuro en ocasiones requiere hospitalización en una unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales, lo que resulta en cambios en toda la dinámica familiar. Esto ocurre debido al largo período de hospitalización del bebé y la consecuente estancia de los padres en el ambiente hospitalario. Objetivo: comprender los desafíos de la prematuridad y el papel del apoyo social en la percepción de las madres durante la hospitalización de su hijo en una unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales. Metodología: estudio cualitativo, cuyos datos fueron recolectados a través de entrevistas a siete madres, entre marzo y agosto de 2018. Los datos fueron sometidos al análisis de contenido propuesto por Bardin. Resultados: se encontró que entre los desafíos más comunes que enfrentan las madres durante el período de hospitalización están relacionados con el miedo a perder a su hijo hospitalizado, siendo el apoyo del equipo de enfermería y de la familia las principales estrategias para afrontar este momento. Conclusión: el reconocimiento de los desafíos enfrentados y el apoyo social por parte de los familiares y del equipo de enfermería son fundamentales para minimizar las dificultades que enfrentan las familias de los recién nacidos durante el proceso de hospitalización.

Social and family support, emotional dysregulation and depression: Associations and pathways / Apoio social e familiar, desregulação emocional e depressão: associações e caminhos

Abstract Objective Emotional dysregulation, family and social support are associated with depression. The present study aims to explore, by path analysis, relationships between these variables. Method The path analysis method was applied, and, additionally, comparisons of the means were made between participants with and without a diagnosis of depression and suicide attempts. The sample consisted of 712 Brazilians (M = 23.8; SD = 8.13), 66.7% of whom were women. Results The results show a correlation between both types of support for emotional dysregulation and depression. Emotional dysregulation was found to be an associated variable in depression. Positive correlations were observed between emotional dysregulation and depression. Both were negatively correlated with family and social support. Conclusion People with a diagnosis and previous suicide attempts had higher averages in emotional dysregulation and depression, and lower averages in family and social support.

Resumo Objetivo Desregulação emocional, suportes familiar e social estão associadas a depressão. Este estudo visa explorar, via análise de caminho, as relações entre estas variáveis. Método Foi aplicado o método de análises de caminho e de modo complementar foram feitas comparações das médias entre participantes com e sem diagnóstico de depressão e tentativas de suicídio. A amostra foi composta por 712 brasileiros, (M = 23,8; DP = 8,13), sendo 66,7% mulheres. Resultados Os resultados mostram associação entre ambos os suportes para desregulação emocional e depressão. A desregulação emocional mostrou-se como variável ligada a depressão, assim foram observadas correlações positivas entre desregulação emocional e depressão. Ambas se correlacionaram negativamente com apoio familiar e social. Conclusão Pessoas com diagnóstico e tentativas anteriores de suicídio apresentaram maiores médias em desregulação emocional e depressão, e menores em apoio familiar e social.

Prevalência de depressão entre estudantes de Medicina em universidade de Goiás / Prevalence of depression among medicine Medicine students at a university in Goiás

RESUMO Introdução: Depressão é uma designação sindrômica que pode compreender um amplo espectro de quadros clínicos, mas que tem despertado interesse acadêmico tanto por sua prevalência quanto pelo investimento em dispositivos terapêuticos. O Brasil lidera, na América Latina, o ranking de pessoas com depressão em termos absolutos e relativos, e, no mundo, está entre as nações com a maior prevalência de condições clínicas designadas como depressão (5,9% do total ou cerca de 11,5 milhões de pessoas). Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo determinar a prevalência de depressão e condições associadas entre estudantes dos cursos de Medicina da Universidade de Rio Verde, no estado de Goiás. Métodos: Trata-se de um Estudo transversal realizado na Universidade de Rio Verde com estudantes de Medicina. Realizou a coleta de dados mediante instrumento autoaplicável, cujo desfecho foi o diagnóstico médico referido de depressão. Realizaram-se análises bruta e ajustada por meio da regressão de Poisson. Resultado: Dos 1.609 participantes do estudo, 334 (20,8%; IC95% 18,8; 22,7) apresentaram depressão. Na análise ajustada, permaneceram associados sexo feminino, idades acima de 20 anos, baixo apoio social, fumantes e autopercepção de saúde classificada como razoável e ruim. Conclusão: A prevalência de depressão foi elevada, apontando para o sofrimento mental entre estudantes dos cursos de Medicina, sendo importante que as escolas conheçam essa realidade. A variável associada ao desfecho passível de modificação foi apoio social, indicando a importância da implantação de estratégias que minimizem o problema e a elaboração de políticas com aconselhamento educacional e apoio psicológico para os alunos.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Depression is a syndromic term that can encompass a broad spectrum of clinical conditions, but which has aroused academic interest as a result of both its prevalence and the investment in therapeutic devices. Brazil leads Latin America in the ranking of people with depression in absolute and relative terms, and globally has one of the highest rates of prevalence of clinical conditions designated as depression (5.9% of the total population or around 11.5 million people). Objective: To determine the prevalence of depression and associated conditions among medical students at the University of Rio Verde in the state of Goiás. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out at the University of Rio Verde/GO with medical students. Data collection was through a self-administered instrument, the outcome of which was the referred medical diagnosis of depression. Raw and adjusted data analyses were performed using Poisson regression. Results: Among the 1609 study participants, 334 (20.8%; CI 95% 18.8; 22.7) had depression. In the adjusted analysis, the remaining associated factors were: female gender, age over 20 years with low social support, smokers and self-perceived health classed as fair and poor. Conclusion: The prevalence of depression was high, pointing to mental suffering among medical students, and it is important for schools to be aware of this reality. The variable associated with the outcome that could be modified was social support, indicating the importance of implementing strategies that minimize the problem and the development of policies with educational counseling and psychological support for students.

Survival analysis of Chagas disease patients, beneficiaries of social security and social assistance in Brazil, 1942-2016 / Análise de sobrevida de portadores da doença de Chagas, beneficiários da previdência e da assistência social no Brasil, 1942-2016

ABSTRACT Objective To analyze the survival of patients with Chagas disease, beneficiaries of social security and social assistance, in Brazil, from 1942 to 2016. Methods This is a retrospective cohort study with data from the Brazilian Ministry of Social Security. The event of interest was death, and the survival functions were estimated by the Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression methods. Results In the period "onset of the disease until death", women (HR=0.54; 95%CI 0.43-0.53) and receiving social security benefits (HR=0.13; 95%CI 0.11-0.23) were associated with longer survival. Lower survival was associated with the cardiac form of the disease (HR=2.64; 95%CI 2.23-3.12), living in a rural area (HR=1.23; 95%CI 1.14-1.21), and manifestation of the disease between the years 2000 and 2016 (HR=5.32; 95%CI 4.74-5.93). Likewise, in the period "work disability until death", women (HR=0.51; 95%CI 0.41-0.52) and receiving social security benefits (HR=0.24; 95%CI 0,14-0.45) were associated with longer survival, as well as the cardiac form of the disease (HR=1.95; 95%CI 1.83-2.13), living in a rural area (HR=1.31; 95%CI 1.21-1.54), and manifestation of the disease between 2000 and 2016 (HR=1.53; 95%CI 1.33-1.71) were associated with lower survival. Conclusion The main predictors of mortality and survival of patients with Chagas disease who receive social security and assistance benefits in Brazil were presented. These findings can guide the definition of priorities for follow-up actions by Primary Health Care, currently recommended for the longitudinal management of the disease.

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar a sobrevida de portadores da doença de Chagas, beneficiários da previdência e da assistência social no Brasil, 1942-2016. Métodos Estudo de coorte retrospectivo com dados do Ministério da Previdência Social. O evento de interesse foi o óbito, e as funções de sobrevida foram estimadas pelos métodos Kaplan-Meier e de regressão de Cox. Resultados No período "início da doença até o óbito", o sexo feminino (HR=0,54; IC95% 0,43-0,53) e recebimento de benefícios previdenciários (HR=0,13; IC95% 0,11-0,23) foram associados a maior sobrevida. A menor sobrevida esteve associada à forma cardíaca da doença (HR=2,64; IC95% 2,23-3,12), residência em zona rural (HR=1,23; IC95% 1,14-1,21) e manifestação da doença entre os anos de 2000 e 2016 (HR=5,32; IC95% 4,74-5,93). Da mesma forma, no período "incapacidade laboral até o óbito", o sexo feminino (HR=0,51; IC95% 0,41-0,52) e o recebimento de benefícios previdenciários (HR=0,24; IC95% 0,14-0,45) foram associados a maior sobrevida, assim como forma cardíaca da doença (HR=1,95; IC95% 1,83-2,13), residência em zona rural (HR=1,31; IC95% 1,21-1,54) e manifestação da doença entre os anos de 2000 e 2016 (HR=1,53; IC95% 1,33-1,71) associaram-se a menor sobrevida. Conclusão Os principais preditores de mortalidade e sobrevida de portadores de doença de Chagas que recebem benefícios previdenciários e assistenciais no Brasil foram apresentados. Estes achados podem nortear a definição de prioridades de ações de acompanhamento pela atenção primária à saúde, preconizada atualmente para o manejo longitudinal da doença.

Beneficios de pertenecer a un grupo de apoyo de cuidadoras de niños con discapacidad múltiple: un estudio cualitativo / Benefits of being part of a support group for caregivers of children with multiple disabilities: a qualitative study

RESUMEN Objetivo. Explorar la percepción de los beneficios de participar en un grupo de apoyo de cuidadoras de niños con discapacidad múltiple. Materiales y métodos. Estudio cualitativo, enfoque etnográfico focalizado, realizado de octubre del 2022 a febrero del 2023, muestreo por conveniencia, participaron 20 cuidadoras de niños con discapacidad múltiple. La información se recolectó mediante observación participante, grupos de discusión y entrevistas semiestructuradas. Se realizó análisis temático aplicando las propuestas por Braun y Clark. Resultados. Los temas emergentes fueron: red de apoyo social: integrarse, informarse y ayudarse mutuamente; espacio de aprendizaje: se aprende a cuidar y a cuidarse; promueve el empoderamiento: identificar y enfrentar barreras de acceso. Conclusiones. El grupo de apoyo funciona como una red de apoyo social, proporciona información, reduce la incertidumbre, facilita el afrontamiento y la resiliencia tras el nacimiento y crianza de un hijo con discapacidad múltiple. Espacio donde se aprende a cuidar y a cuidarse a sí mismo y donde se promueve el empoderamiento para la defensa de los derechos de los niños con discapacidad.

ABSTRACT Objective . To explore the perceived benefits of participating in a support group of caregivers of children with multiple disabilities. Materials and methods. A qualitative study with a focused ethnographic approach was conducted from October 2022 to February 2023, in which we applied convenience sampling. We included 20 caregivers of children with multiple disabilities. Information was collected through participant observation, focus groups, and semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was performed by applying Braun and Clark's proposals. Results. The emerging themes were: social support network: integrating, informing, and helping each other; learning space: learning to take care and to take care of oneself; promoting empowerment: identifying and facing access barriers. Conclusions. We found that the support group functions as a social support network provides information, reduces uncertainty, and facilitates coping and resilience after the birth and upbringing of a child with multiple disabilities. It is a space where one learns to care for and take care of oneself and where empowerment for the defense of the rights of children with disabilities is promoted.

Mental workload and social support in primary health care workers / Carga de trabajo mental y apoyo social en trabajadores de atención primaria de salud / Carga mental de trabalho e o apoio social em trabalhadores da atenção primária à saúde

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the relationship between mental workload and social support in Primary Health Care workers. Method: This is a quantitative cross-sectional survey with healthcare professionals from Primary Health Care in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Data were collected online between July 2021 and April 2022, using the questionnaire with sociodemographic, employment and healthcare profile information; Job Stress Scale; and Subjective Mental Workload Scale. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, Spearman's correlation, chi-square or Fischer's exact test (with statistical significance established at p<0.05) and internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Results: The largest group of workers had an adequate mental workload (48.7%) and there was a prevalence of low social support (57.6%). Mental load had a significant association with having time for leisure (p<0.001) and satisfaction with work (p=0.028). Furthermore, satisfaction with work had a significant relationship with social support (p<0.001). Furthermore, social support had negative and significant correlations with mental load in the health consequences (r=-0.377; p<0.001) and work characteristics (r=-0.192; p=0.008) dimensions. Conclusion: Workers with a high mental workload have a lower perception of social support, which may have an impact on their health, considering work characteristics. Furthermore, aspects of satisfaction and leisure activities should be promoted as a way of promoting quality of life at work.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar la relación entre carga de trabajo mental y apoyo social en trabajadores de atención primaria de salud. Método: Se trata de una encuesta cuantitativa transversal con profesionales de la salud de la Atención Primaria de Salud de Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Los datos se recopilaron en línea entre julio de 2021 y abril de 2022 a través de un cuestionario con información del perfil sociodemográfico, laboral y de salud, Job Stress Scale y Escala de Carga Mental Subjetiva en el Trabajo. Los datos fueron analizados con estadística descriptiva, correlación de Spearman, chi-cuadrado o prueba exacta de Fischer (con significación estadística establecida en p<0,05) y consistencia interna mediante el coeficiente alfa de Cronbach. Resultados: Un grupo mayor de trabajadores tenía una carga de trabajo mental adecuada (48,7%) y prevalecía un bajo apoyo social (57,6%). La carga mental tuvo asociación significativa con tener tiempo para ocio (p<0,001) y satisfacción con el trabajo (p=0,028). Además, la satisfacción con el trabajo tuvo una relación significativa con el apoyo social (p<0,001). Además, el apoyo social tuvo correlaciones negativas y significativas con la carga mental en las dimensiones consecuencias para la salud (r=-0,377; p<0,001) y características laborales (r=-0,192; p=0,008). Conclusión: Los trabajadores con alta carga mental de trabajo tienen una menor percepción de apoyo social, lo que puede repercutir en su salud, considerando las características del trabajo. Además, se deben potenciar aspectos de satisfacción y actividades de ocio como forma de promover la calidad de vida en el trabajo.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a relação entre a carga mental de trabalho e o apoio social em trabalhadores da atenção primária à saúde. Método: trata-se da pesquisa transversal quantitativa com profissionais de saúde da Atenção Primária à Saúde do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Os dados foram coletados online entre julho de 2021 e abril de 2022, por meio dos seguintes instrumentos: questionário com informações sociodemográficas, laborais e perfil de saúde; Job Stress Scale; e Escala Subjetiva de Carga Mental no Trabalho. Analisaram-se os dados com estatística descritiva, correlação de Spearman, teste Qui-Quadrado ou Exato de Fischer (com significância estatística estabelecida em p<0,05) e consistência interna usando o coeficiente Alpha de Cronbach. Resultados: maior contigente de trabalhadores apresentou carga mental de trabalho adequada (48,7%) e houve prevalência de baixo apoio social (57,6%). A carga mental teve associação significativa com o ter tempo para lazer (p<0,001) e satisfação com o trabalho (p=0,028). Ainda, satisfação com o trabalho obteve relação significativa com apoio social (p<0,001). Ademais, apoio social teve correlações negativas e significativas com a carga mental nas dimensões consequências para a saúde (r=-0,377; p<0,001) e as características do trabalho (r=-0,192; p=0,008). Conclusão: os trabalhadores com alta carga mental têm menor percepção de apoio social, o que pode repercutir na saúde, considerando as características do trabalho. Ainda, os aspectos da satisfação e as atividades de lazer deveriam ser promovidos como forma de promoção de qualidade de vida no trabalho.

Fatores associados a adesão e barreiras a terapêutica medicamentosa: relação com o apoio social em idosos / Factors associated with medication adherence and therapeutic barriers: relationship with social support in the elderly / Factores asociados a la adherencia a la medicación y barreras terapéuticas: relación con el apoyo social en ancianos

Objetivo: associar a adesão e as barreiras da terapêutica medicamentosa com o apoio social em idosos. Método: estudo transversal e analítico, realizado em um ambulatório na cidade de São Paulo ­ SP, com 117 idosos, no período de março a novembro de 2019. Para coleta de dados foram utilizados o teste de Morisky Green (TMG) e a escala Brief Medical Questionnaire, e a Medical Outcomes Study. A correlação entre as variáveis foi realizada pelo teste de Kruskal-Wallis e o teste de Mann-Whitney. Em todas as análises comparativas foi utilizado um nível de significância de 5% e intervalo de confiança de 95%. Resultados: idosos que possuem apoio social na dimensão emocional e de informações apresentaram menores barreiras na adesão dos medicamentos (p=0,0216). Conclusões:esses resultados têm implicações importantes para a prática clínica, pois, os idosos mais vulneráveis com baixo apoio social possuem maiores barreiras ao uso da medicação

Objective: to associate adherence and barriers to medication therapy with social support in the elderly. Method: cross-sectional and analytical study, carried out in an outpatient clinic in the city of São Paulo ­ SP, with 117 elderly people, from March to November 2019. The Morisky Green test (TMG) and the Brief scale were used to collect data Medical Questionnaire, and the Medical Outcomes Study. The correlation between variables was performed using the Kruskal-Wallis test and the Mann-Whitney test. In all comparative analyzes a significance level of 5% and a confidence interval of 95% were used. Results: elderly people who have social support in the emotional and informational dimensions presented lower barriers to medication adherence (p=0.0216). Conclusions: these results have important implications for clinical practice, as the most vulnerable elderly people with low social support have greater barriers to using medication

Objetivos: asociar la adherencia y barreras a la terapia con medicamentos con el apoyo social en ancianos. Método: estudio transversal y analítico, realizado en un ambulatorio de la ciudad de São Paulo ­ SP, con 117 ancianos, de marzo a noviembre de 2019. Se utilizó la prueba de Morisky Green (TMG) y la escala Brief para recolectar datos del Cuestionario Médico y el Estudio de Resultados Médicos. La correlación entre variables se realizó mediante la prueba de Kruskal-Wallis y la prueba de Mann-Whitney. En todos los análisis comparativos se utilizó un nivel de significancia del 5% y un intervalo de confianza del 95%. Resultados: los ancianos que cuentan con apoyo social en las dimensiones emocional e informacional presentaron menores barreras para la adherencia a la medicación (p=0,0216). Conclusiones: estos resultados tienen implicaciones importantes para la práctica clínica, ya que las personas mayores más vulnerables y con bajo apoyo social tienen mayores barreras para el uso de medicamentos

Vítimas indiretas dos homicídios: impactos; apoio recebido e estratégias de superação / Indirect homicide victims: impacts, support received, and coping strategies

Resumo O Brasil tem apresentado elevado percentual de homicídio e mortes por intervenção legal. Este artigo faz parte de um estudo qualitativo de casos múltiplos sobre vítimas indiretas que perderam parentes por homicídio devido à ação de agentes de segurança e de policiais no Rio de Janeiro. Os dados provêm de quatro entrevistas individuais com familiares de pessoas mortas por policiais e três familiares de policiais vítimas de homicídio, que foram submetidos à análise temática. Os depoimentos revelaram os impactos da perda do familiar na saúde das vítimas indiretas, como o intenso sofrimento mental e a repercussão negativa em ocupações humanas, como trabalho, lazer, sono e cuidado em saúde. Ante a experiência traumática, o apoio das instituições é limitado, ao passo que grupos ativistas e entidades ligadas aos direitos humanos são relatados, pelos entrevistados, como de grande ajuda na elaboração da dor da perda, sobretudo no grupo dos que perderam seus entes pela ação policial. O estudo indica a necessidade de pesquisas sobre as lacunas entre os equipamentos e políticas públicas e as necessidades das vítimas indiretas.

Abstract Brazil has recorded a high percentage of homicides and deaths due to legal intervention. This article is part of a qualitative multiple case study about indirect victims who lost relatives to homicide perpetraded by security agents and police officers in Rio de Janeiro. Data were collected in four individual interviews with family members of people killed by police officers and three family members of police officers who were victims of homicide, and then subjected to thematic analysis. The testimonies revealed the major impacts of the loss of a family member on the indirect victim's health, such as intense mental suffering and the negative impacts on human occupations such as work, leisure, health care, and sleep. Institutional support is limited in the face of the traumatic experience, whereas activist groups and entities tied to human rights advocacy are of great help in overcoming the pain of loss, especially for those who have lost their family members to the police. Further research is needed about the gaps between public facilities and policies and the needs of indirect victims.

Percepción de apoyo social en padres de niños con diabetes mellitus tipo 1

Fundamento: el apoyo de familiares y del equipo de salud a los padres cuidadores de sus hijos diabéticos es fundamental para el afrontamiento a los cambios que provoca esta enfermedad en la dinámica familiar. Objetivo: describir la percepción de los padres cuidadores sobre el apoyo familiar y de los Sistemas de Salud en el comienzo de sus hijos con diabetes mellitus tipo 1. Métodos: estudio cualitativo descriptivo realizado mediante entrevista semiestructurada a cuatro padres cuidadores de niños con diagnóstico de diabetes tipo 1. El consentimiento informado fue realizado vía Google Forms y la entrevista fue vía plataforma ZOOM. Las entrevistas tuvieron una duración de 30 minutos. El análisis de las entrevistas se realizó utilizando el programa ATLAS.ti versión 22. Resultados: el comienzo de la enfermedad de los niños fue recibido por los padres con mucha confusión y falta de conocimiento. En cuanto a las redes de apoyo, los padres declararon la soledad como vivencia en el cuidado de los niños y, en relación a los equipos de salud, relataron que está enfocada en los cuidados básicos que tenían que cumplir, como la alimentación y el control glucémico, con ausencia de preocupación por el apoyo emocional. Conclusiones: las necesidades de apoyo desde los equipos de salud, a los padres cuidadores, más allá del control de la enfermedad, es una necesidad explícita desde la evidencia, que aún no ha sido considerada por los Sistemas de Salud. El apoyo debe trascender la familia, con una actuación importante de los profesionales de la salud y todo el contexto en que están insertos los niños, para contribuir a un manejo adecuado de la enfermedad.

Foundation: the support of family members and the health team for parents caring for their diabetic children is essential for facing with the changes that this disease causes in family dynamics. Objective: to describe the perception of parent caregivers about family support and Health Systems at the beginning of their children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Methods: qualitative descriptive study carried out through semi-structured interviews with four parent caregivers of children with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Informed consent was carried out via Google forms and the interview was via the ZOOM platform. The interviews lasted 30 minutes. The analysis of the interviews was carried out using the ATLAS.ti version 22 program. Results: the beginning of the children's illness was received by parents with much confusion and lack of knowledge. Regarding the support networks, the parents declared loneliness in the experience of caring for the children and, in relation to the health teams, they reported that it is focused on the basic care that they had to fulfill, such as food and hygiene, glycemic control, with absence of concern for emotional support. Conclusions: the support needs from health teams to parent caregivers, beyond disease control, is an explicit need from the evidence, which has not yet been considered by Health Systems. Support must go beyond the family, with important action by health professionals and the entire context in which children are inserted, to contribute to adequate management of the disease.

Discriminación percibida por pacientes en seguimiento por COVID-19. Tajamar Regalado, Ecuador

Fundamento la COVID-19 tuvo repercusión en el estado biopsicosocial de la población. Entre las actitudes y comportamientos, la discriminación se manifestó como una de las respuestas a diferentes niveles de interrelación personal y social. Objetivo describir la discriminación percibida por pacientes en seguimiento por COVID-19. Métodos estudio descriptivo y transversal, realizado en el periodo septiembre de 2021 a febrero de 2022, con todos los pacientes con seguimiento por COVID-19 (N=89) residentes en el barrio de Tajamar Regalado (Tulcán, Ecuador). Mediante la encuesta se obtuvo información sobre las variables: tipo de institución donde recibió seguimiento médico, percepción de discriminación, apoyo social y apoyo comunitario. Resultados el 60,67 % de los pacientes refirió que casi siempre lamentaba haberse contagiado de COVID-19; el 59,55 %, que siempre sintió ser discriminado por haber padecido la enfermedad; el 40,45 %, que casi siempre consideró importante utilizar medidas de protección para evitar más contagios en su comunidad; el 48,31 % planteó que casi siempre recibió consejería por el personal de salud; y el 59,55 % consideró que su salud mental se vio afectada. Casi la mitad de los pacientes expresó haber recibido un apoyo social muy malo, y el 51,68 % un apoyo social malo parte de las autoridades en particular. Conclusiones durante la pandemia de COVID-19 existió un rechazo social a los pacientes contagiados, el cual provocó afectaciones en la salud mental de estos. Se evidenció una falta de apoyo por parte de la comunidad y las autoridades; y una escasa consejería por el personal de salud.

Foundation COVID-19 had an impact on the population' biopsychosocial state. Among attitudes and behaviors, discrimination manifested itself as one of the responses to different levels of personal and social interrelation. Objective to describe the discrimination perceived by patients being monitored for COVID-19. Methods descriptive and cross-sectional study, carried out from September 2021 to February 2022, in all patients monitored for COVID-19 (N=89) who live in Tajamar Regalado neighborhood (Tulcán, Ecuador). Through the survey, information was obtained on the variables: type of institution where they received medical follow-up, perception of discrimination, social support and community support. Results 60.67% of patients reported that they almost always regretted having been infected with COVID-19; 59.55%, who always felt they were discriminated against for having suffered from the disease; 40.45%, who almost always considered it important to use protective measures to avoid further infections in their community; 48.31% stated that they almost always received counseling from health personnel; and 59.55% considered that their mental health was affected. Almost half of the patients expressed having received very bad social support, and 51.68% received bad social support from the authorities in particular. Conclusions during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was social rejection of infected patients, which caused effects on their mental health. A lack of support from the community and authorities was evident; and little counseling by health personnel.

Diseño y validación de una escala de soporte social para adolescentes / Design and validation of a social support scale for adolescents

Introducción: el soporte social es de gran importancia en la adolescencia; aquellos adolescentes con mayor soporte tienen mejores estrategias de salud. Existen pocos instrumentos para evaluar el soporte social en todas sus dimensiones y las fuentes de éste, ninguno ha sido validado en español. El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar la validez y confiabilidad de un nuevo instrumento para identificar el soporte social y la fuente de este soporte en adolescentes. Material y métodos: la escala de soporte social para adolescentes (ESSA) consiste en un cuestionario de autoaplicación de 22 ítems, con cinco opciones de respuesta tipo Likert que van de nunca a siempre, con seis subescalas: familia, mejor amigo, compañeros de clase, profesores, otras relaciones, y salud general y oral. Los datos de la ESSA se recogieron de estudiantes de secundaria (N = 191; edad media 16.1 ± 1.2 años). Los análisis psicométricos incluyeron análisis factorial de ejes principales, consistencia interna (alfa de Cronbach) y correlaciones de la escala con la Escala Multidimensional de Apoyo Social Percibido (MSPSS) y la Escala de Depresión 20 del Centro de Estudios Epidemiológicos (CESD20) (correlaciones de Spearman, p). Resultados: el análisis factorial de ejes principales mostró que la escala explica el 72.23% de la variabilidad. La escala completa mostró una consistencia interna adecuada, con un alfa de Cronbach = 0.92 [0.90-0.93]. En cuanto a la validez discriminativa, la correlación con las puntuaciones de la escala CES-D20 fue ρ = -0.32, la escala mostró una fuerte correlación con las puntuaciones MSPSS (p = 0.81). Los resultados fueron estables en la repetibilidad (ICC = 0.93). Conclusiones: la ESSA es válida y confiable. Este instrumento podría ser adecuado para una amplia gama de aplicaciones de investigación entre la población adolescente (AU)

Introduction: social support is of great importance in adolescence; those who have more support have better health strategies. There are few instruments to evaluate social support in all its dimensions and the sources of this support, and none has been validated in Spanish. The aim of this study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of a new instrument to identify social support and the source of this support for adolescents. Material and methods: the adolescent social support scale (ADSSS) consists of a 22-item self-report questionnaire with 5 Likert-type responses ranging from never to always and six different subscales: family, best friend, classmates, teachers, other relationships, and general and oral health. ADSSS data were collected from high school students (N = 191; mean age 16.1 years [standard deviation = 1.2]). Psychometric analyses included main axis factor analysis, internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha), and scale correlations with the multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale-20 (CES-D20) (Spearman correlations, p). Results: main axis factor analysis showed that the scale explained 72.23% of the variability. The entire scale showed adequate internal consistency, with Cronbach's alpha = 0.92 [0.90-0.93]. For discriminative validity, the correlation with CES-D20 scores was p = -0.32, and the scale showed a strong correlation with MSPSS scores (p = 0.81). The results were stable across repeated measurements (ICC = 0.93). Conclusions: the ADSSS has good reliability and validity. This instrument could be suitable for a broad range of research applications among adolescents (AU)