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Av. psicol. latinoam ; 41(3): 1-13, 20230905.
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: biblio-1530705

RESUMO

El presente trabajo se propone examinar las propiedades psicométricas de la adaptación al contexto argentino de la escala de fear of missing out (FoMO, miedo a perderse algo) en una muestra compuesta por residentes del Área Metropolitana de Buenos Aires (amba, Argentina). La escala permite medir un único factor que establece el grado en que las personas se encuentran pendientes de las actividades ajenas en comparación con las propias. Del estudio participaron 416 personas con edades entre 18 y 66 años (M = 28.82) y de diferentes géneros (hombres = 25 %; mujeres = 75 %). Los análisis confirmatorios arrojaron valores superiores a 0.90 para los índices ifi, nnfi y cfi, y para el rmsea, valores inferiores a 0.08. La consistencia interna evaluada a partir de los estadísticos alfa ordinal y omega de McDonald fue aceptable (α = 0.77; ω = 0.99). La evidencia de validez externa de la escala demostró asociaciones significativas con la escala de autoestima de Rosenberg (rses), de manera consistente con estudios previos.


The present study examines the evidence of validity and reliability of the Argentine version of the fear of missing out (FoMO) scale in a sample of residents in the Area Metropolitana de Buenos Aires (amba) (Argentina). The scale consists in a single factor that allows us to measure the degree to which people are aware of other people's activities compared with their own experiences. This study involved 416 individuals with ages between 18 and 66 years (M = 28.82) and of different genders (Male = 25 %; Female = 75 %). The confirmatory factor analysis yielded values higher than 0.90 for the ifi, nnfi, and cfi indices and the rmseavalues lower than 0.08, figures considered as adequateadjustment indicators. The internal consistency was evaluated from Cronbach's Alpha and the McDonald's Omega statistic, obtaining acceptable figures (α = 0.77; ω = 0.99). The external validity analysis showed sig-nificant associations with the Rosenberg self-esteemscale, following previous studies


Este artigo tem como objetivo examinar as proprieda-des psicométricas da adaptação ao contexto argentino da escala fear of missing out (FoMO, medo de perder alguma coisa) em uma amostra composta por residen-tes da Região Metropolitana de Buenos Aires (rmba) (Argentina). A escala permite medir um único fator que estabelece o grau de conhecimento das pessoas sobre as atividades dos outros em comparação com as suas próprias. Participaram do estudo 416 pessoas com idades entre 18 e 66 anos (M = 28.82) e de diferentes gêneros (homens = 25 %; mulheres = 75 %). As aná-lises confirmatórias produziram valores superiores a 0.90 para os índices ifi, nnfi e cfi e valores inferiores a 0.08 para o rmsea. A consistência interna avaliada pelas estatísticas alfa e ômega ordinal de McDonald foram aceitáveis (α = 0.77; ω = 0.99). Evidências de validade externa da escala demonstraram associações significativas com a escala de autoestima de Rosenberg (rses), consistentes com estudos anteriores


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Humanos
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Rev. Asoc. Méd. Argent ; 136(3): 14-22, sept. 2023. ilus
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: biblio-1553353

RESUMO

El presente artículo es una reseña biográfica de la vida del Dr. Christofredo Jakob, desde su formación en Alemania, las personalidades que acompañaron su desarrollo y las publicaciones científicas en suelo germano. Luego llegarían los inicios de su trabajo en la Argentina y los principales alcances de sus investigaciones. A través de esta reseña recorremos los comienzos del estudio sistemático del sistema nervioso en el país y recordamos el Día del Neurocientífico argentino. (AU)


This article is a biographical review of the life of Dr. Christofredo Jakob, from his training in Germany, the personalities who accompanied his development and the scientific publications on German soil. Then came the beginnings of his work in Argentina and the main achievements of his research. Through this review, we retrace the beginnings of the systematic study of the nervous system in the country and we remember the Day of the Argentine Neuroscientist. (AU)


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História do Século XIX , História do Século XX , Médicos/história , Neurobiologia , Neurociências , Argentina , Pesquisa Biomédica , Alemanha
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Int. j. morphol ; 41(3): 711-716, jun. 2023. ilus
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: biblio-1514285

RESUMO

Realizamos una reseña de los primeros años de la Asociación Argentina de Anatomía, que se creó en el año 2000 y que actualmente continúa vigente. Se describen sus orígenes, objetivos, primeros presidentes y congresos, así como publicaciones, además de sus relaciones inter-societarias, entre ellas se destaca la Sociedad Chilena de Anatomía.


SUMMARY: We make a review of the first years of the Argentine Association of Anatomy, which was created in the year 2000 and which is currently still in force. Its origins, objectives, first presidents and congresses are described, as well as publications, in addition to its inter-societal relations, among them the Chilean Society of Anatomy stands out.


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História do Século XX , História do Século XXI , Sociedades Médicas/história , Anatomia/história , Argentina
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Medicina (B.Aires) ; 83(1): 129-132, abr. 2023. graf
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1430782

RESUMO

Resumen Presentamos el caso de una mujer de 38 años sin antecedentes personales relevantes, residente de Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, que consultó por fiebre, cefalea retroocular mialgias, ar tralgias y exantema maculopapular pruriginoso en dorso de manos y pies de 6 días de evolución. El laboratorio presentaba linfopenia, trombocitopenia grave y hepatitis anictérica. El cónyuge había cursado internación tres semanas antes por un cuadro de similares características sin diagnóstico etiológico. Posteriormente, la paciente evolucionó con metrorragia y petequias axilares asociados a fotofobia, somnolencia y temblor fino de la lengua, con líquido cefalorraquídeo normal, cumpliendo tratamiento con ceftriaxona 2 g/día intravenoso por 7 días. La tomografía computarizada de abdomen y pelvis evidenciaba un hematoma de pared abdominal izquierdo. Se derivaron muestras serológicas al Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Virales Humanas Dr. Julio I. Maiztegui para virus dengue, leptospirosis y hantavirus con resultados no reactivos y RT-PCR de virus Junín que resultó positiva. Retrospectivamente se realizó el diagnóstico del cónyuge por detección de anticuerpos IgG para virus Junín por ELISA y prueba de neutralización. Ninguno de los dos casos presentaba un nexo epidemiológico claro. Nuestro objetivo es remarcar la importancia de la sospecha clínica fuera de áreas endémicas.


Abstract We present the case of a 38-year-old woman with no relevant medical history, resident of the City of Buenos Aires, who was admitted in hospital for presenting fever, retroocular headache, myalgia, arthralgia, and maculopapular pruritic rash on the back of the hands and feet of 6 days of evolution. Laboratory tests revealed lymphopenia, severe thrombocytopenia, and anicteric hepatitis. Her husband had been hospitalized three weeks earlier for a condition of similar characteristics without etiological diagnosis. Subsequently, it evolved with metrorrhagia and axillary petechiae associated with photophobia, drowsiness, and fine tremor of the tongue with normal cerebrospinal fluid, treated with intravenous ceftriaxone 2 g/day for 7 days. Computed tomography of abdomen and pelvis showed a left abdominal wall hematoma. Serological samples were sent to the National Institute of Human Viral Diseases Dr. Julio I. Maiztegui for dengue virus, leptospirosis and hantavirus with non-reactive results, and RT-PCR of Junín virus that was positive. Retrospectively, the spouse was diagnosed by detection of IgG antibodies to Junin virus by ELISA and neutralization tests. Neither of the two cases had a clear epidemiological link. Our aim is to highlight the importance of clinical suspicion outside of endemic areas.

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Medicina (B.Aires) ; 83(1): 163-171, abr. 2023. graf
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1430791

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Resumen El desarrollo científico, tecnológico y económico del cannabis medicinal requiere la evolución de las normas y políticas públicas que abordan el fenómeno del redescubrimiento de la potencia científica y terapéutica del cannabis medicinal de calidad farmacéutica. Para encarar la problemática de la inexistencia de productos derivados de cannabis de industria nacional con aprobación sanitaria, el Gobierno de Jujuy decidió implementar un abordaje estatal integral de salud pública. En este artículo desarrollamos los ejes centrales de un modelo de gestión que comprende la creación de un marco legal e institucional, la implementación de un programa sanitario que incluye la capacitación profesional, la investigación y la elaboración de evidencia cientí fica de alta calidad, en el marco de un programa de producción pública de cannabis de grado farmacéutico que abarca toda la cadena productiva, desde el cultivo hasta la elaboración farmacéutica y la posterior distribución en farmacias bajo normas internacionales de buenas prácticas. El programa se encuentra en vigencia desde 2017, dentro de un panorama regulatorio nacional en desarrollo que convive con la estigmatización de la planta de cannabis en el marco social y médico, las dificultades de financiación y la escasa evidencia mundial en planes sanitarios efectivos de cannabis medicinal. Nuestra experiencia puede colaborar con otros administradores de salud, con semejante o diferente socio-demografía y entorno regulatorio, para resolver las barreras de acceso al cannabis medicinal y mejorar las condiciones de los pacientes que lo requieran.


Abstract The scientific, technological, and economic development of medicinal cannabis requires the evolution of public regulations and policies that address the phenomenon of the rediscovery of the scientific and therapeutic power of medicinal cannabis of pharmaceutical quality. To address the problem of the non-existence of cannabis-derived products from the national industry with health approval, the Government of Jujuy decided to implement a comprehensive state approach to public health. In this article we develop the central axes of a management model, which includes the creation of a legal and institutional framework, the implementation of a health program that includes professional training, research and the preparation of scientific evidence of high quality, within the framework of a program for the public production of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis that covers the entire pro duction chain, from cultivation to pharmaceutical preparation and subsequent distribution in pharmacies under international standards of good practice. The program has been in force since 2017, focusing on the challenges of a developing national regulatory landscape that coexists with the stigmatization of the cannabis plant in the social and medical framework, the difficulties of financing and the scarce world evidence in effective health plans of medical cannabis. Our experience can collaborate with other health administrators, with similar or different socio-demographics and regulatory environment, to resolve barriers to access to medical cannabis and improve the conditions of patients who require it.

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Int. j. morphol ; 40(6)dic. 2022.
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: biblio-1421792

RESUMO

Realizamos una reseña histórica de la Sociedad-Asociación Rioplatense de Anatomía, que fue una agrupación de anatomistas argentino-uruguaya. Se consideran sus orígenes y objetivos, estructura organizativa, congresos y publicaciones. Posteriormente con el crecimiento de la anatomía en ambos países se desdobló en la Asociación Argentina de Anatomía y la Sociedad Uruguaya de Anatomía.


SUMMARY: We carry out a historical review of the Rioplatense Society-Association of Anatomy, which was a group of Argentine-Uruguayan anatomists. Its origins and objectives, organizational structure, congresses and publications are considered. Later, with the growth of anatomy in both countries, it was divided into the Argentine Association of Anatomy and the Uruguayan Society of Anatomy.


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História do Século XX , Sociedades Médicas/história , Anatomia/história , Argentina , Uruguai
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Acta bioquím. clín. latinoam ; 56(3): 293-301, set. 2022. graf
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1429526

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Resumen A fines de 2019 se describieron en China los primeros casos de neumonía asociada a SARS-CoV-2. La OMS la llamó COVID-19 y declaró emergencia sanitaria internacional en enero de 2020, ante la rápida diseminación de la infección a nivel mundial. En la Argentina los primeros casos se detectaron en marzo de 2020 y casi inmediatamente comenzaron a utilizarse métodos directos para detección de SARS-CoV-2 (RT PCR, LAMP, entre otros). Los métodos para detección de anticuerpos fueron aprobados posteriormente y no son de elección para realizar el diagnóstico de la enfermedad. En este laboratorio estos últimos comenzaron a utilizarse durante la primera ola de COVID-19 y con estos datos se realizó un estudio observacional retrospectivo de una serie de pacientes con resultados de anticuerpos IgG positivos. Se calculó la tasa de notificación al Sistema Integrado de Información Sanitaria Argentino (SISA) y se evaluaron los niveles de anticuerpos, agrupándolos de acuerdo a: si estaban notificados y si tenían resultado de RT PCR/LAMP, los síntomas presentados y el tiempo transcurrido post RT PCR/LAMP. No fue posible demostrar diferencias entre los pacientes con RT PCR/LAMP detectable y no detectable, tampoco con el tipo de síntomas declarados ni con respecto a los días transcurridos posinfección. Sin embargo, se observó que existía una diferencia significativa entre el grupo de pacientes notificados y no notificados y una alta tasa de pacientes con anticuerpos positivos que no fueron declarados en SISA, por lo que su detección podría considerarse como marcador subrogante de contacto cuando no fuera posible arribar al diagnóstico por métodos moleculares.


Abstract At the end of 2019 the first cases of SARS-CoV-2-associated pneumonia were reported in China. Consequently, the World Health Organization (WHO) named it COVID-19 and in January 2020, it declared the international health emergency due to the worldwide rapid spread of the infection. The first cases in Argentina were detected in early March 2020. Molecular tests like RT PCR and LAMP were immediately used. Serological tests for antibody detection were approved a few months later; however, these are still not the preferred evidiagnostic method for the disease. In our laboratory, the latter began to be used during the first wave of COVID-19. With the results obtained in that moment, an observational retrospective study in a cohort of patients who came voluntarily to test for SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies and whose results were positive was performed. The notification rate to the Argentine Integrated System for Health Information (SISA for its acronym in Spanish) was calculated and antibody levels were evaluated, clustering them according to the following facts: if the event had been notified to the SISA and if they had a previous RT PCR/LAMP result, the symptoms experienced by these patients and the time elapsed between RT PCR/LAMP and antibody test results. It was not possible to demonstrate differences between patients with detectable and undetectable RT PCR/LAMP, neither with the type of declared symptoms nor with respect to the days elapsed post-infection. However, it was found that there was a significant difference between notified and non-notified patients, and a high rate of non-notified patients with positive antibodies. Therefore, antibodies level might be considered as a surrogate marker of SARS-CoV-2 contact when a diagnosis through molecular methods is not available.


Resumo No final de 2019 foram reportados na China os primeiros casos de pneumonia associados a SARS-CoV-2. A Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) chamou-a de COVID-19 e declarou emergência sanitária internacional em janeiro de 2020, frente à rápida disseminação da infecção em nível mundial. Na Argentina os primeiros casos foram detectados no início de março de 2020 e de forma quase imediata, começaram a ser utilizados métodos diretos para detectar SARS-CoV-2 (RT PCR, LAMP, entre outros). Os métodos para detectar anticorpos foram posteriormente aprovados e não são de eleição para realizar o diagnóstico da doença. Em nosso laboratório, a utilização destes últimos começou durante a primeira onda de COVID-19 e com os resultados obtidos nesse momento foi realizado um estudo observacional retrospectivo de uma série de pacientes com resultados de anticorpos IgG positivos. Foi calculada a taxa de notificação ao Sistema Integrado de Informação em Saúde da Argentina (SISA) e foram avaliados os níveis de anticorpos agrupando- os de acordo a: se estavam notificados e se eles tinham resultado de RT PCR/LAMP, os sintomas apresentados e o tempo decorrido pós RT PCR/LAMP. Não foi possível demonstrar diferenças entre pacientes com RT PCR/LAMP detectável e não detectável, nem com o tipo de sintomas declarados nem com relação aos dias decorridos após a infecção. No entanto, verificou-se que existia uma diferença significativa entre o grupo de pacientes notificados e não notificados, e uma alta taxa de pacientes com anticorpos positivos que não foram declarados no SISA, portanto, sua detecção poderia ser considerada como um marcador substituto de contato quando não fosse possível chegar ao diagnóstico por métodos moleculares.


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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Sangue/imunologia , Testes Sorológicos/estatística & dados numéricos , COVID-19/virologia , Anticorpos/análise , Imunoglobulina G/sangue
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Medicina (B.Aires) ; 82(3): 344-350, ago. 2022. graf
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1394450

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Resumen Desde la identificación del virus Junin en la década del 50, se realizaron numerosos estudios en roedores silvestres dentro del área endémica de la Fiebre Hemorrágica Argentina (FHA) que per mitieron registrar, además, actividad del virus de la coriomeningitis linfocitaria (LCMV) y del virus Latino (LATV). La ausencia de casos confirmados de FHA desde la década del 90 en el departamento Río Cuarto, provincia de Córdoba, promovió la vigilancia ecoepidemiológica y de infección del Calomys musculinus (reservorio del virus Junin) y la búsqueda de reservorios e infección de los otros mammarenavirus. Durante dos años de muestreo estacional, con un sistema de captura, marcación y liberación capturamos 857 roedores, que correspondieron 57.3% a los reservorios: C. musculinus (especie más abundante), C. venustus y Mus musculus. Detectamos anticuerpos y caracterizamos molecularmente los tres agentes virales. Observamos una prevalencia de infección de 3.5% (9/254) para virus Junin, 100% (3/3) para LCMV y 24.1% (21/87) para LATV. En conclusión, demostra mos circulación de virus Junin en su roedor reservorio, en una región considerada histórica para FHA con riesgo potencial para la población y cocirculación espacio-temporal de los tres mammarenavirus en la región central de Argentina.


Abstract Since the identification of Junin virus in the 1950s, many studies were carried out in wild rodents within the endemic area of the Argentine Hemorrhagic Fe ver (AHF) that recorded also the activity of the lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) and the Latino virus (LATV). The absence of confirmed cases of AHF since the 1990s in the department of Rio Cuarto, Córdoba province, promoted ecoepidemiological surveillance of infection of Calomys musculinus (Junin virus reservoir) and the search of reservoirs of the other mammarenaviruses. During two years of seasonal sampling, with a capture, mark and release system, 857 rodents were captured, corresponding 57.3% to the rodent reservoirs: C. musculinus, C. venustus and Mus musculus, being the first the most abundant species. Antibodies were detected and the three viral agents were molecularly characterized, showing a prevalence of infection of 3.5% (9/254) for Junin virus, 100% (3/3) for LCMV and 24.1% (21/87) for LATV. In conclusion, we demonstrated Junin virus circulation in its rodent reservoir in a region considered historic for AHF with potential risk for the population and the spatio-temporal co-circulation of the three mammarenaviruses in the central region of Argentina.

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Rev. Asoc. Odontol. Argent ; 110(2): 1100801, may.-ago. 2022.
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: biblio-1415658

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Este año la Revista de la Asociación Odontológica Argen- tina inaugura la publicación continua. Esta nueva modalidad de publicación cuenta con numerosas ventajas, tanto para los autores interesados en compartir sus trabajos como para los lectores, que tendrán la información disponible con mayor rapidez. Se seguirán editando tres números anuales, pero cada uno de los artículos se irá publicando a medida que se complete su edición. En cuanto a la citación, cada artículo contará con un numero único que indica su ubicación en la revista y su correspondiente identificador de objeto digital (DOI) (AU)


This year the Journal of the Argentine Dental Association inaugurates the continuous publication model. This new pub- lication modality has numerous advantages, both for authors interested in sharing their work, and for readers who will have the information available more quickly. The journal will continue publishing three annual issues, but each one of the articles will be published as their edition is completed. Regarding the citation, each article will have a unique number that indicates its location in the journal and its corresponding digital object identifier (DOI) (AU)


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Publicações Eletrônicas , Jornalismo em Odontologia , Argentina , Sociedades Odontológicas
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Interdisciplinaria ; 39(1): 299-310, jun. 2022. tab, graf
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1360495

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Resumen El objetivo del presente estudio es adaptar el Inventario de dimensiones parentales en su versión abreviada (Power, 2002) a la población argentina. Se tradujeron los 13 ítems incluidos en la evaluación de la dimensión general, que abarca las dimensiones de: Apoyo/cuidado, Inconsistencia y Seguimiento a través de la disciplina/control. El inventario traducido se administró a una muestra intencional de 771 adultos, 535 mujeres y 236 varones, de entre 26 y 63 años de edad (M = 38.56; DE = 4.76), de clase media (Estrato II de la Escala Graffar/Méndez Castellanos), de población no clínica, y padres y madres de niños que cursaban preescolar en 12 escuelas privadas de distintas provincias de Argentina (Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Santa Fe y Tucumán). El análisis factorial confirmatorio mostró que el modelo teórico de tres dimensiones, propuesto por los autores de la prueba original, ajustó satisfactoriamente a los datos e indicó una adecuada consistencia de la estructura de la prueba. Además, se analizó la confiabilidad como consistencia interna evaluada a través del omega de McDonald y se obtuvieron los siguientes valores: Apoyo/cuidado = .74; Seguimiento a través de la disciplina/control = .70, e Inconsistencia = .74. Es de hacer notar que, en este inventario, la dimensión Seguimiento a través de la disciplina corresponde a un control moderado, es decir, apropiado para un estilo autoritativo. Finalmente, dado que el inventario ha sido estudiado con una muestra extensa, extraída de varias provincias argentinas, los resultados obtenidos son generalizables a casi todo el país.


Abstract Diana Baumrind (1966) proposed three primary parenting styles: the authoritarian style, the permissive style, and the authoritative style. Almost two decades later, Maccoby and Martin (1983) theoretically added a fourth (negligent) parenting style. Parental styles are based on variations in the levels of the parental dimensions of sensitivity (warmth, affection), parental demand (parental control) and autonomy granted (Richaud, Lemos & Vargas Rubilar, 2013). It has been suggested that the findings related to broad parenting styles are not always easy to interpret (Stewart & Bond, 2002) and that Baumrind's three-category parenting style typology can be usefully disaggregated into parenting dimensions (Darling and Steinberg, 1993). A dimensional approach can be particularly valuable in allowing an independent assessment of parenting and discipline (Locke & Printz, 2002). One of these dimensional models is that of Power (2002), which includes 11 dimensions of which the first three: Sensitivity, Inconsistency and Follow-up through discipline, evaluate a general dimension of the relationship of parents with their children, as perceived by parents. These three basic dimensions correspond to those of Baumrind described above: sensitivity (warmth, affection), autonomy granted (permissiveness) and parental demand (parental control), respectively. Power's Parenting Styles Inventory (PDI) assesses parenting styles from a parent's perspective. It is a self-report that, as we said, assesses 11 dimensions of parents' attitudes and behaviors towards their children. It has 57 items organized into 11 scales, each of which evaluates different dimensions of parent-child relationships. The first three scales, which include 13 items, measure a "general dimension" (Support / care, Inconsistency and Follow-up through discipline / control). The following scales assess different types of control and are distinguished from the general dimensions, in that they focus on disciplinary practices in response to the child's misbehavior. The PDI-S is a shortened version, which retains the most valid and reliable components of the original PDI. The PDI-S can be used with parents of children between 3 and 12 years old, and was developed from the PDI (Slater & Power, 1987). Given the importance of having an adequate instrument to assess parental style from the parents' perspective, the objective of this study is to adapt the Inventory of Parental Dimensions in its short version (Power, 2002) to the Argentine population. The 13 items included in the evaluation of the General Dimension, were translated, which includes the dimensions: Support / care, Inconsistency and Follow-up through discipline / control). The translated Inventory was administered to an intentional sample of 771 adults, 535 women and 236 men, between 26 and 63 years of age (Me = 38.56 SD = 4.76), middle class (Stratum II of the Graffar / Méndez Castellanos Scale), of the non-clinical population, and parents of children who attended pre-school in 12 private schools in different provinces of Argentina (Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Santa Fe and Tucumán). The Confirmatory Factor Analysis showed that the three-dimensional theoretical model, proposed by the authors of the original test, satisfactorily adjusted to the data, indicating an adequate consistency of the test structure. In addition, reliability was analyzed as internal consistency evaluated through McDonald's omega, obtaining the following values: Support / care = .74; Follow-up through discipline / control = .70 and Inconsistency = .74. Finally, given that the Inventory has been studied with an extensive sample, drawn from several Argentine provinces, the results obtained are generalizable to almost the entire country.

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Medicina (B.Aires) ; 82(4): 525-533, 20220509. graf
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1405697

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Resumen Introducción: La Escala Revisada de Valoración Funcional de la Esclerosis Lateral Amiotrófica es una herramienta básica para la evaluación de personas con esta enfermedad. En nuestro país se utilizan versiones sin el proceso metodológico necesario para adaptarlas culturalmente y poder certificar lo vero símil de los datos recogidos. Fue nuestro objetivo generar una apropiada versión adaptada al español argentino. Métodos: Se realizó la adaptación transcultural de la escala produciendo su versión argentina, conforme proce dimientos y medidas de verificación de calidad metodológica internacionalmente aceptadas: proceso secuencial de traducción/síntesis/retrotraducción; resolución de discrepancias y consolidación de la versión obtenida por comité multidisciplinario bajo metodología Delphi; puesta a prueba de dicha versión en una población de perso nas con esclerosis lateral amiotrófica analizando el nivel de dificultad sintáctico-pragmático; constitución de la versión final. El análisis del nivel de dificultad se constituyó en base a los siguientes indicadores: moda, mediana, índice variación cualitativa, razón de variación, frecuencia acumulada de apreciaciones positivas, identificación/ modificación de ítems observados, tomando como base un criterio de concordancia ≥ 80%. Resultados: Tras 3 rondas de consulta se obtuvo la versión consensuada por el comité, obteniéndose niveles de concordancia del 83,33%-100%. Su puesta a prueba involucró a 21 alfabetos funcionales, nativos/residentes, 67% hombres, media edad 51 años, media evolución 1,4 años. Ausencia de dificultad a nivel comprensión y la ausencia de ítems conflictivos. Discusión: La versión obtenida demostró su validez de contenido conceptual respecto de la original, sin presentar conflictos semánticos o pragmáticos que afecten su uso en nuestra población.


Abstract Introduction: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale-Revised is a basic tool for the evaluation of people with this disease. In our country, versions are used without the necessary methodological process to adapt them culturally and to be able to certify the plausibility of the data collected. It was our goal to generate an appropriate version adapted to Argentine Spanish. Methods: Cross-cultural adaptation of the scale was ca rried out, producing its Argentine version. Said production was carried out according to internationally accepted methodological procedures: sequential process of translation / synthesis / back-translation and consolidation of the version obtained by a multidisciplinary committee that solved of disagreements under Delphi methodology. The version obtained was tested on ALS people to determine of the existing syntactic - pragmatic level of difficulty, after which the final version was constituted. Difficulty level analysis was performed according to indicators: mode, median, qualitative variation index, variation ratio, accumulated frequency of positive evaluations, identification/ modification of observed items (determining criterion: concordance criterion ≥ 80%). Results: After 3 rounds of consultation, the version agreed upon by the committee was obtained, obtaining agreement levels of 83.33%-100%. Its testing involved 21 functional alphabets, natives/residents, 67% men, mean age 51 years old, mean evolution 1.4 years. The general indicators supported the understanding of the version and the absence of conflicting items. Discussion: The version obtained demonstrated its conceptual content validity regarding the English version, presenting not semantic nor pragmatic conflicts affecting their use in an Argentine population of ALS patients.

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Medicina (B.Aires) ; 81(2): 257-268, June 2021. graf
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: biblio-1287278

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Resumen La transmisión vertical de la infección por Toxoplasma gondii ocurre cuando la madre se infecta por primera vez en el transcurso del embarazo. El diagnóstico de la infección materna y la del re cién nacido se logra con el conjunto de pruebas serológicas, hallazgos clínicos y ecográficos. El reconocimiento temprano de la infección materna permite un tratamiento que reduce la tasa de transmisión y el riesgo de daño en el producto de la concepción. El objetivo de este consenso de expertos fue revisar la literatura científica para actualizar las recomendaciones de práctica clínica respecto de la prevención, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la toxoplasmosis congénita en nuestro país.


Abstract Mother-to-child transmission in Toxoplasma gondii infection occurs only when the infection is acquired for the first time during pregnancy. Diag nosis of maternal infection and the newborn is achieved by a combination of serological tests, clinical features and ultrasound images. An early diagnosis of maternal infection allows treatment that offers a reduction both in transmission rate and risk of congenital damage. The aim of this expert consensus was to review the scientific literature which would enable an update of the clinical practice guideline of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of congenital toxoplasmosis in our country.


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Humanos , Feminino , Gravidez , Recém-Nascido , Criança , Toxoplasma , Toxoplasmose , Toxoplasmose Congênita/diagnóstico , Toxoplasmose Congênita/prevenção & controle , Toxoplasmose Congênita/tratamento farmacológico , Complicações Parasitárias na Gravidez , Transmissão Vertical de Doenças Infecciosas/prevenção & controle , Consenso , Anamnese
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Rev. chil. nutr ; 48(2)abr. 2021.
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1388482

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RESUMEN La investigación de virus en los alimentos se convirtió en una necesidad de salud pública como consecuencia de la aparición de epidemias víricas, relacionadas al consumo de frutas y vegetales, carnes, agua y pescados contaminados. Entre los agentes virales responsables de enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos (ETAs), el Norovirus (NoV) se destaca como principal causante de gastroenteritis aguda (GEA) en el mundo. Un virus entérico, con elevada persistencia ambiental y bajas dosis mínimas infecciosas (1-100 partículas). En Argentina, el NoV se identificó en más del 60% de los brotes de GEA informados desde 2004. Actualmente la detección de virus patógenos en alimentos no está regulada en Argentina y la información en particular de NoV y ETAs es escasa o desactualizada. En este contexto, el presente trabajo abordó la determinación de índices de riesgo en relación al consumo de distintas matrices alimentarias contaminadas con NoV, identificando y caracterizando el virus y sus consecuencias en la salud humana. Durante el año 2019 se registraron brotes de NoV con más de 4000 personas afectadas en el territorio argentino. A partir de los índices obtenidos, se estima que los datos hallados no son representativos de todas las personas infectadas. Se considera esencial generar un sistema de notificación de brotes de alto impacto, posibilitando estimar el riesgo de la presencia de NoV en matrices alimentarias, identificando genotipos y genogrupos. Un mejor conocimiento de la virología y epidemiología de este agente infeccioso permitiría a los organismos pertinentes la toma de medidas preventivas y decisiones de mejora.


ABSTRACT The investigation of viruses in foods has become a prime concern for public health as a consequence of viral diseases outbreaks linked to the consumption of contaminated fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, water and fish. Norovirus (NoV) stands out as the main virus responsible for foodborne disease and the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) in the world. It is an enteric virus, with high environmental persistence and low infectious dose (1-100 particles). NoV has been identified in over 60% of AGE outbreaks recorded in Argentine since 2004. Currently, food testing for the detection of pathogenic viruses is not mandatory in Argentine and the information available on the prevalence of NoV and foodborne diseases is scarce and outdated. In this context, the present work addresses the risk assessment of different foodstuff contaminated with NoV, identifying and characterizing the virus and its effects on human health. In 2019, registered outbreaks of NoV in Argentine affected more than 4000 people. According to the indices obtained, it was estimated that the given data does not accurately represent all infected cases. It is considered essential to generate a high impact outbreak reporting system, which could allow the estimation of the risk of presence of NoV in different foods, identifying the genotypes and genogroups. A better understanding of the virology and epidemiology of this infectious agent will allow the implementation of preventive measures and better decision making by the responsible organizations.

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Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1506445

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Introducción: La teoría de metas de logro en el deporte intenta explicar la motivación del individuo a partir de conocer qué valor y expectativas les otorga a las actividades deportivas que realiza y las metas que se propone, para definirlas o sentirse exitoso en las mismas, partiendo del supuesto de que el deporte es un contexto de logro y es por esto que los individuos se esforzaran para demostrar competencia y habilidad. El Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire es uno de los instrumentos de medición más utilizados para abordar esta teoría. Sin embargo, no existen estudios locales que permitan medir el constructo en deportistas argentinos adultos. Por esta razón, el objetivo de este estudio fue realizar la adaptación lingüística, conceptual y métrica del TEOSQ en deportistas adultos de la Provincia de Buenos Aires. Método: El estudio fue instrumental, con un muestreo intencional no probabilístico, se realizó la adaptación del instrumento del inglés al español, luego un juicio de expertos, seguido por un análisis factorial confirmatorio para luego indagar coeficientes de confiabilidad y brindar valores normativos. Resultados: La muestra estuvo compuesta por 258 deportistas argentinos (63,36% mujeres; 36,4% varones) de las disciplinas, básquetbol, voleibol, futbol de salón, hockey sobre césped y fútbol (edad media=24,41, DE= 6,55). Los resultados obtenidos indican un ajuste aceptable para el modelo de dos factores evidenciado en la literatura habiendo descartado los ítems 5 y 13 por presentar una baja carga factorial (<.30). Se aporta a su vez coeficientes de consistencia interna adecuados (α =.77 y de ω =.85 para orientación al ego; y α =.82 y ω =.86 para orientación a la tarea), y se brindan valores normativos. Conclusión: Este estudio aporta evidencias de validez y confiabilidad para la versión adaptada del TEOSQ en deportistas argentinos.


Background: The theory of achievement goals in sport tries to explain the motivation of the individual from knowing what value and expectations he gives to the sporting activities he performs and the goals that he proposes, to define them or feel successful in them, starting from the assumption that sport is a context of achievement and that is why individuals will strive to demonstrate competence and ability. The Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire is one of the most widely used measurement instruments to address this theory. However, there are no local studies that allow measuring the construct in adult Argentine athletes. For this reason, the objective of this study was to carry out the linguistic, conceptual, and metric adaptation of the TEOSQ in adult athletes from the Province of Buenos Aires. Methods: The study was instrumental, with an intentional non-probabilistic sampling, the adaptation of the instrument from English to Spanish was carried out, then an expert judgment, followed by confirmatory factor analysis to then investigate reliability coefficients and provide normative values. Results: The sample consisted of 258 Argentine athletes (63.36% women; 36.4% men) from the disciplines, basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer, field hockey, and soccer (Mean age = 24.41, SD = 6.55). The results obtained indicate an acceptable fit for the two-factor model evidenced in the literature, having discarded items 5 and 13 for presenting a low factor load (<.30). In turn, adequate internal consistency coefficients are provided (α =.77 and ω =.85 for ego orientation; and α =.82 and ω =.86 for task orientation), and normative values are provided. Conclusion: This study provides evidence of validity and reliability for the adapted version of the TEOSQ in Argentine athletes.

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Rev. chil. nutr ; 47(6)dic. 2020.
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1388437

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RESUMEN Numerosos estudios coinciden en que el inicio de la vida universitaria se asocia a cambios poco saludables en prácticas alimentarias y estilos de vida que pueden consolidarse en la edad adulta. El objetivo fue valorar en qué medida estudiantes de tres carreras cumplen con las recomendaciones de las nuevas Guías Alimentarias para la Población Argentina de 2016. Se encuestaron 164 alumnos de Bioquímica (BQ), Licenciatura en Nutrición (LN) y Licenciatura en Biotecnología (LB) de la Universidad Nacional del Litoral. Los alumnos de LN se acercaron más a las recomendaciones que BQ y LB: mayor porcentaje realizaba cuatro comidas (45,0% vs 22,4% LB y 21,8% BQ, p= 0,009) y consumía diariamente leche/yogur (p= 0,042); los estudiantes de BQ presentaron el menor consumo de frutas (p= 0,000), mientras los de LB presentaron la menor ingesta de verduras (p= 0,023). El 79,3% del total realizaba actividad física y de ellos 59,8% alcanzó los 30 minutos diarios recomendados. La Universidad ofrece espacios de alimentación saludable (comedor universitario) y actividad física (predio de deportes) que no resultaban suficientemente aprovechados. Se concluye que resulta necesario planificar intervenciones para fomentar y/o mejorar patrones, consumo de alimentos y actividad física acordes a estilos más saludables en estos universitarios.


ABSTRACT Numerous studies agree that the beginning of university life is associated with unhealthy changes in eating practices and lifestyles that can be consolidated in adulthood. The aim of this study was to assess the extent to which the nutrition and physical activity of university students from three career programs comply with the recommendations of the new Dietary Guidelines for the Argentine Population (2016). One hundred and sixty-four (164) students of Biochemistry (BQ), Bachelor of Nutrition (LN) and Bachelor of Biotechnology (LB) of the Universidad Nacional del Litoral were surveyed. LN students approached the recommendations more than BQ and LB students: a higher percentage had four meals per day (45.0% LN vs. 22.4% LB and 21.8% BQ, p-value= 0.009) and consumed a daily portion of milk/yogurt (p-value= 0.042); the BQ students had the lowest fruit consumption (p-value= 0.000), while the LB students had the lowest vegetable intake (p-value= 0.023). All students presented patterns of intake and consumption of foods strongly influenced by the Argentine culture. Almost eighty percent (79.3%) of students did physical activity, but only 59.8% reached the recommended 30 minutes a day. The University offers healthy eating spaces (university canteen) and physical activity (sports grounds) that were not sufficiently exploited. It is concluded that it is necessary to plan interventions to promote and / or improve patterns of food consumption and physical activity, according to healthier lifestyles for university students.

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Acta colomb. psicol ; 23(1): 346-356, Jan.-June 2020. tab, graf
Artigo em Inglês | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1098016

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Abstract Consideration of future consequences is the extent to which people anticipate and are influenced by the potential future consequences of their current behavior. A well-established tool to measure this behavior is the 14-item Consideration of Future Consequences Scale (CFC-14). The CFC-14 has shown appropriate psychometric properties in several languages. This scale comprises two factors: the CFC-Immediate (CFC-I, 7 items) and the CFC-Future (CFC-F, 7 items). The main goal of this study was to assess the psychometric properties and internal consistency of the CFC-14 Scale in Spanish, using an Argentine sample. A second goal was to determine its convergent validity with impulsivity, and determine differences and invariance across gender and age groups. Using a web-based survey, data were collected from 512 participants (75.2% women) aged 13-74 years (M = 30.8). CFA showed a two-factor model as the best solution for the 13-items version (CFI .961, TLI .952, RMSEA .064 90%IC .054/.074, WRMR 0.979). Standardized regression weights (p ≤ .05) ranged from .50 to .66 for CFC-F and between .43 and .83 for CFC-I. Composite reliability was also adequate: CFC-F achieved p = .80 and CFC-I p = .82. There were no differences across gender and age, but there was a progressive invariance between these groups. The CFC-F and UPPS-P subscales correlations were negative and significant, highlighting the negative and moderate correlation between CFC-F and the lack of premeditation (r=-.41). Thus, CFC-14 has adequate psychometric properties in an Argentine population, although more studies are necessary to determine the robustness of these findings.


Resumen La consideración de las consecuencias futuras se define como el grado en el cual las personas anticipan y son influenciadas por las potenciales consecuencias futuras de su comportamiento actual, y una herramienta muy utilizada para medirla es la Escala de Consideración de las Consecuencias Futuras (CFC-14). Esta escala ha exhibido propiedades psicométricas adecuadas en varios idiomas y se encuentra conformada por dos factores: CFC-Inmediato (CFC-I, 7 ítems) y CFC-Futuro (CFC-F, 7 ítems). El objetivo principal de este estudio fue evaluar las propiedades psicométricas y la consistencia interna de la versión en español de la CFC-14 en una muestra argentina, además de identificar las evidencias de validez convergente con la Escala de Impulsividad y la invarianza en función del género y la edad de los participantes. Para esto, se evaluó mediante una encuesta online a 512 participantes (75.2 % mujeres) de 13 a 74 años (M = 30.8) y se realizó un AFC en el que se encontró un modelo de dos factores como aquel con mejor ajuste para una versión de la escala de 13 ítems (CFI = .961; TLI = .952; RMSEA = .064; IC 90 % = .054-.074; WRMR = 0.979). Específicamente, los pesos de regresión estandarizados (p ≤ .05) fueron de .50 a .66 para CFC-F y de .43 a .83 para CFC-I; los valores de confiabilidad compuesta fueron adecuados, con un p = .80 para CFC-F y un p = .82 para CFC-I; no se observaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en función del sexo y la edad de los participantes, no obstante, hubo una invarianza progresiva entre estos grupos; y las correlaciones entre las subescalas de la Escala de Impulsividad (UPPPS-P) y la CFC-F fueron negativas y significativas, siendo llamativa la correlación negativa y moderada entre la falta de premeditación y la CFC-F (r = -.41). De este modo, la CFC-14 mostró propiedades psicométricas adecuadas en una muestra argentina, aunque se necesita de más estudios para determinar la robustez de estos resultados.

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Rev. Asoc. Méd. Argent ; 133(1): 25-28, mar. 2020. ilus
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS | ID: biblio-1097702

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Con motivo del centenario del Rotary Club de Buenos Aires (RCBA), se describe su relación con la también centenaria Asociación Médica Argentina (AMA), a través de personalidades que pertenecieron a ambas entidades. Reseñamos la misión rotaria y su relación con la medicina. (AU)


On the occasion of the centenary of the Rotary Club of Buenos Aires (RCBA), its relationship with the also centennial Argentine Medical Association (AMA) is described, through personalities that belonged to both entities. A review of the Rotary mission and its relationship with medicine is made. (AU)


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História do Século XIX , História do Século XX , História do Século XXI , Organizações sem Fins Lucrativos , Sociedades Médicas/história , Argentina , Médicos/história
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Semina cienc. biol. saude ; 41(1): 13-20, jan./jun.2020. Tab
Artigo em Português | LILACS | ID: biblio-1224510

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A depressão é um transtorno mental frequente e vários estudos mostram que os estudantes de medicina são mais suscetíveis. O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar a presença de sintomas depressivos em estudantes de medicina da Universidade Abierta Interamericana, Buenos Aires. Foi utilizada a pesquisa científica descritiva e transversal em que o Inventário de Depressão de Beck foi utilizado. A normalidade dos dados foi avaliada com o teste de Kolmogórov-Smirnov e os dados foram comparados com o teste T de Student e o teste U de Mann Whitney. As variáveis qualitativas foram comparadas com o teste exato de Fisher. Não houve diferença significativa em idades, níveis de depressão entre homens e mulheres e na distribuição das frequências do ano estudado. O nível leve foi o mais frequente. Os alunos que vivem com amigos têm uma taxa de depressão moderada menor, e os alunos que vivem em hostel têm um índice mais alto. A porcentagem de alunos que nunca fizeram tratamento psicológico é próxima daqueles que nunca receberam tratamento psiquiátrico (AU)


Depression is a frequent mental disorder and several studies show that medical students are more susceptible. The objective was to verify the presence of depressive symptoms among medical students of the Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Buenos Aires. This is a descriptive and crosssectional scientific study using Beck's Inventory of Depression. Data normality was evaluated using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and data were compared with Student's T test and Mann-Whitney U test. Qualitative variables were compared with the exact test of Fisher. There was no significant difference in age and depression levels between men and women. There were also no differences in the distribution of the absolute and relative frequencies of the year studied. The mild level was the most frequent. Students living with friends had a lower rate of moderate depression, and students living in hostel presented a higher index of this level. The percentage of students who have never had psychological treatment is very close to those who never perform psychiatric treatment (AU)


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Humanos , Estudantes de Medicina , Depressão , Sinais e Sintomas , Universidades , Saúde , Transtornos Mentais
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Psicol. USP ; 31: e190159, 2020. tab
Artigo em Espanhol | LILACS, INDEXPSI | ID: biblio-1135799

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Resumen La perspectiva del paciente se presenta como algo importante a tener en cuenta para la comprensión del padecimiento y para lograr un tratamiento efectivo. El objetivo de la presente investigación es indagar las trayectorias terapéuticas y las experiencias durante el recorrido terapéutico de pacientes con Crisis No Epilépticas Psicógenas (CNEP) pertenecientes a un Hospital General de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. Se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a diez pacientes diagnosticados con CNEP. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizó una metodología cualitativa basada en los principios del análisis temático. Se ha identificado una categoría central: Itinerarios terapéuticos dentro del sistema etnomédico y tres subcategorías: (1) Diagnósticos Recibidos; (2) Recursos del sistema etnomédico y (3) Evaluaciones de los recursos utilizados. La dificultad de arribar a un diagnóstico y un tratamiento que permitiera mejorar las CNEP, así como el uso de distintas medicinas, fue destacada por la totalidad de los pacientes.


Resumo A perspectiva do paciente se apresenta como algo importante a levar em conta para a compreensão do sofrimento e para se alcançar um tratamento eficaz. O objetivo desta pesquisa é investigar as trajetórias terapêuticas e as experiências durante a jornada terapêutica de pacientes com crise não epilética psicogênica (CNEP) de um Hospital Geral da Cidade Autônoma de Buenos Aires. Entrevistas semiestruturadas foram realizadas com dez pacientes com diagnóstico de CNEP. Para a análise dos dados, utilizou-se metodologia qualitativa baseada nos princípios da análise temática. Uma categoria central foi identificada: Itinerários terapêuticos dentro do sistema etnomédico; e três subcategorias: (1) Diagnósticos recebidos; (2) Recursos do sistema etnomédico; e (3) Avaliações dos recursos utilizados. A dificuldade de se chegar a um diagnóstico e a um tratamento que permitisse melhorar a CNEP, bem como o uso de diferentes medicamentos, foi destacada por todos os pacientes.


Abstract The patient's perspective is essential to understand their condition and to achieve an effective treatment. The objective of this paper is to investigate the therapeutic trajectories and experiences of patients with Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Crisis (PNES) under treatment in a General Hospital of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten patients diagnosed with PNES. For data analysis, a qualitative methodology based on thematic analysis was adopted. A central category has been identified: Therapeutic Itineraries within the Ethnomedical System, and three subcategories: (1) Diagnoses received; (2) Resources of the ethnomedical system; and (3) Evaluation of the resources used. The difficulty of finding a diagnosis, a treatment to improve PNES, and proper medicine were highlighted by all the patients.


Résumé Le point de vue du patient est présenté comme quelque chose d'important à prendre en compte afin de comprendre la maladie et d'obtenir un traitement efficace. L'objectif de cette recherche est d'analyser les trajectoires thérapeutiques et les expériences au cours du parcours thérapeutique des patients atteints de Crise Psychogénique Non Épileptique (CPNE) dans un hôpital général de la ville de Buenos Aires. Des entretiens semi-structurés ont été menés auprès de 10 patients diagnostiqués avec une CPNE. Pour l'analyse des données, une méthodologie qualitative basée sur les principes de l'analyse thématique a été utilisée. Une catégorie centrale a été identifiée : Les itinéraires thérapeutiques au sein du système ethno-médical et trois sous-catégories : (1) Diagnostics reçus ; (2) Ressources du système ethno-médical ; et (3) Évaluations des ressources utilisées. La difficulté d'arriver à un diagnostic et à un traitement permettant d'améliorer la CPNE, ainsi que l'utilisation de médicaments différents, a été soulignée par l'ensemble des patients.


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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Convulsões/terapia , Pesquisa Qualitativa
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Rev. am. med. respir ; 19(4): 284-290, sept. 2019. tab
Artigo em Inglês | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1119782

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Introduction: Pleural mesothelioma is a rare tumor with a high degree of malignancy. It is considered an occupational disease that has developed in parallel with the industrial use of asbestos. In Argentina, the asbestos was prohibited in 2003. The objective of this study is to know the clinical and diagnostic characteristics and treatment of pleural mesothelioma and to determine the characteristics of asbestos exposure in 40 cases of mesothelioma in different regions of the Argentine Republic. Materials and Methods: It is a descriptive, multicenter study. Hospitals from Buenos Aires, Tucumán, Córdoba and Rosario participated in this study from January 2013 until January 2015. Clinical data were recorded in a Medical Form, and history of environmental, domestic and occupational exposure was recorded in an Exposure Form. Each participant was classified as: exposed, not exposed or unknown. The patient was considered as "exposed" if he/she identified at least one of the three types of exposure: occupational, environmental or domestic. Results: 40 cases of pleural mesothelioma were analyzed, 55% of which were male. We found reference of at least one exposure to asbestos in 75% of the cases; 7.5% denied every possible type of exposure and in 17.5% exposure was unknown. The probability of exposure was: 57.5% environmental, 60% domestic and 37% occupational. There was a greater statistically significant proportion of men with occupational exposure. Conclusion: The contribution of this work relies on the information about the different types of asbestos exposure in cases of pleural mesothelioma in the Argentine Republic.


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Humanos , Amianto , Exposição Ocupacional , Mesotelioma , Neoplasias , Doenças Profissionais
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