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Bol. pediatr ; 61(257): 147-153, 2021. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-220326

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Objetivo. El objetivo de este trabajo es conocer la percepción que tienen los pediatras de Atención Primaria (PAP) de Castilla y León de su relación con la Pediatría Hospitalaria. Población y métodos. Se realizó una encuesta entre los pediatras de Atención Primaria para conocer la relación entre niveles asistenciales en las 11 áreas sanitarias de la Comunidad. El cuestionario es anónimo y consta de 16 preguntas en dos bloques: 9 sobre “cómo es/cómo percibimos la relación entre los PAP y el hospital” (bloque 1) y 7 sobre “qué cosas son importantes para los PAP/qué se pide al hospital” (bloque 2). Se puntúa con una escala Likert de 1 (nada) a 5 (máximo). Resultados. Respondieron 134 pediatras (84% mujeres). El 64% tiene 15 años de experiencia en PAP. El 77% trabajan como pediatras de equipo, y el 64% en centros urbanos. El 43% tiene cupos de 800-999 pacientes. El 24% son tutores de apoyo MIR y el 24% colabora en la formación de estudiantes de Medicina. En el primer bloque de preguntas se observan medianas entre 2 y 4 de puntuación Likert, y en el segundo bloque los valores son más elevados (mediana 4). Encontramos diferencias significativas al comparar las respuestas por áreas sanitarias, en todas las preguntas del primer bloque y en la mayoría del segundo. Conclusión. La relación entre niveles es aceptable en su conjunto, con importantes diferencias entre áreas sanitarias (AU)


Objective. To know the perception that Primary Care pediatricians (PCP) of Castilla y Leon have about their relationship with hospital pediatricians. Population and methods. A survey was conducted among PCP to find out the relationship between healthcare levels in the 11 health areas of the Community. The questionnaire is anonymous and consists of 16 questions (two blocks): 9 about “how is/how we perceive the relationship between the PCP and the hospital” (first block) and 7 about “what is important for the PCP/what is asked to the hospital” (second block). It is scored on a Likert scale from 1 (not at all) to 5 (maximum). Results. 134 pediatricians answer (84% women). 64% have 15 years of experience as PCP. 77% work as team pediatrician, and 64% in urban settings. 43% attends 800-999 patients. 24% are support tutors and 24% are trainers of medical students. Medians between 2 and 4 of Likert scores are observed in the first block of questions, and values are higher (4) in the second one. We find significant differences when making comparisons by Health Areas in all the questions in the first block and in most of them in the second. Conclusión. The relationship between healthcare levels is acceptable as a whole with important differences among health areas (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Primary Health Care , Hospital Departments , Pediatrics , Pediatricians , Surveys and Questionnaires , Perception
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An. pediatr. (2003, Ed. impr.) ; 82(1): e1-e6, ene. 2015. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-131658

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OBJETIVO: Analizar las tendencias de los nacimientos en España y sus comunidades autónomas (CC. AA.) en 70 años (1941-2010). MÉTODOS: Se calcularon las tasas brutas de natalidad por cada 1.000 personas/año por CC. AA. utilizando modelos de regresión de Joinpoint. Se identificaron los puntos de cambio en la tendencia así como sus porcentajes anuales de cambio (PAC). RESULTADOS: La distribución de los 38.160.305 nacimientos ocurridos en los 70 años transcurridos entre 1941 y 2010 representa cambios evolutivos de gran importancia, tanto a nivel nacional como entre las distintas comunidades. Existe un patrón general para el total nacional, en el que se identifican 5 puntos de inflexión, con cambios en la tendencia y en el PAC. Se identifican diferencias entre las CC. AA. CONCLUSIÓN: El análisis de las tendencias de la natalidad y los porcentajes anuales de cambio deberían permitir a las autoridades sanitarias planificar adecuadamente los recursos asistenciales pediátricos en nuestro país


OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to analyse trends of births in Spain and its Autonomous Communities (CCAA) over a 70 year period (1941-2010). METHODS: The crude birth rates per 1,000 inhabitants/year were calculated by CCAA using Joinpoint regression models. Change points in trend and annual percentage of change (APC) were identified. RESULTS: The distribution of 38,160,305 births between 1941 and 2010 shows important changes in trends both nationally and among the CCAA. There is a general pattern for the whole country, with 5 turning points being identified with changes in trend and annual percentage change (APC). Differences are also found among regions. CONCLUSION: The analysis of trends in birth rates and the annual rates of change should enable public health authorities to properly plan pediatric care resources in our country


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Humans , Male , Female , Pregnancy , Contraception/ethics , Contraception/statistics & numerical data , Biological Evolution , Contraception/history , Contraception/trends , Family Development Planning , Spain/ethnology
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An Pediatr (Barc) ; 82(1): e1-6, 2015 Jan.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24785448

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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to analyse trends of births in Spain and its Autonomous Communities (CCAA) over a 70 year period (1941-2010). METHODS: The crude birth rates per 1,000 inhabitants/year were calculated by CCAA using Joinpoint regression models. Change points in trend and annual percentage of change (APC) were identified. RESULTS: The distribution of 38,160,305 births between 1941 and 2010 shows important changes in trends both nationally and among the CCAA. There is a general pattern for the whole country, with 5 turning points being identified with changes in trend and annual percentage change (APC). Differences are also found among regions. CONCLUSION: The analysis of trends in birth rates and the annual rates of change should enable public health authorities to properly plan pediatric care resources in our country.


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Birth Rate/trends , Humans , Spain , Time Factors
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Bol. pediatr ; 55(231): 16-24, 2015. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-134991

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Objetivos: Describir las opiniones y expectativas de los padres relacionadas con la disposición a consultar por infecciones respiratorias agudas de lactantes y pre-escolares. Métodos: Estudio transversal con muestra oportunista de padres de niños menores de cinco años. Se diseñó un cuestionario que exploraba las opiniones acerca de la frecuencia, sintomatología, gravedad y tratamiento de las infecciones respiratorias agudas, así como las expectativas respecto a la atención médica por esas enfermedades, y la disposición de los padres a consultar con el médico en distintas situaciones. Se realizó un análisis multivariante exploratorio para identificar las variables más relacionadas con la disposición a consultar. Resultados: Se recogieron 317 encuestas. El 54,6% de los niños del estudio eran varones, la edad mediana (amplitud intercuartil) era de 2,0 (0,6-3,3 años) y un 5,7% había estado alguna vez hospitalizado por enfermedades respiratorias. El modelo multivariante encontró siete variables asociadas a la disposición a consultar, agrupables en tres dominios: 1) percepción de vulnerabilidad del niño (menor edad y antecedentes de hospitalización); 2) percepción de una amenaza (creencia en la gravedad de las infecciones respiratorias y expectativa de que el médico le indique si es grave); y 3) percepción de eficacia del tratamiento farmacológico (creer en la eficacia de medicinas para tos y mocos, creer en la eficacia de antibióticos, y esperar una prescripción en la consulta). Conclusiones: La disposición a consultar por las infecciones respiratorias agudas de lactantes y pre-escolares se asocia a un conjunto definido de opiniones y expectativas de los padres


Aim: Describe the parents' beliefs and expectations related to the willingness to consult for acute respiratory infections in infants and preschool children. Methods: Cross-sectional study of an opportunistic sample of parents of children of less than five years. A questionnaire was designed to explore beliefs about frequency, symptoms, severity and treatment of acute respiratory infections, expectations on health care from doctors, and willingness to consult in certain circumstances. In an exploratory multivariate analysis, the main variables related to willingness to consult were identified. Results:. There were 317 questionnaires collected; 54.6 percent of children were male, their median age (interquartile range) was 2.0 years (0.6-3.3 years), and 5.7% had been hospitalized because respiratory diseases. The multivariate model found seven variables related to the willingness to consult, that could be clustered in three domains: 1) perception of vulnerability in children (lower age and previous hospitalization); 2) perception of threat (beliefs about severity of respiratory diseases and expectations that the doctor says whether the disease is severe); and 3) perception of efficacy of drugs (beliefs about efficacy of symptomatic drugs and of antibiotics, and expectations of being prescribed a drug). Conclusions:. The willingness to consult for acute respiratory infections in infants and preschool children is related to a definite set parents' beliefs and expectations


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant , Child, Preschool , Respiratory Tract Infections/epidemiology , Patient Medication Knowledge/statistics & numerical data , Professional-Family Relations , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Parents , Motivation , Referral and Consultation/statistics & numerical data
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Med Eng Phys ; 36(12): 1585-92, 2014 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25262447

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Actigraphy is an useful tool for evaluating the activity pattern of a subject; activity registries are usually processed by first splitting the signal into its wakefulness and rest intervals and then analyzing each one in isolation. Consequently, a preprocessing stage for such a splitting is needed. Several methods have been reported to this end but they rely on parameters and thresholds which are manually set based on previous knowledge of the signals or learned from training. This compromises the general applicability of this methods. In this paper we propose a new method in which thresholds are automatically set based solely on the specific registry to be analyzed. The method consists of two stages: (1) estimation of an initial classification mask by means of the expectation maximization algorithm and (2) estimation of a final refined mask through an iterative method which re-estimates both the mask and the classifier parameters at each iteration step. Results on real data show that our methodology outperforms those so far proposed and can be more effectively used to obtain derived sleep quality parameters from actigraphy registries.


Subject(s)
Actigraphy/methods , Pattern Recognition, Automated/methods , Algorithms , Child , Humans , Normal Distribution , Rest , Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted , Statistics, Nonparametric , Wakefulness
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Med Eng Phys ; 34(9): 1317-29, 2012 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22297088

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurobehavioral disorder in children and adolescents; however, its etiology is still unknown, which hinders the existence of reliable, fast and inexpensive standard diagnostic methods. In this paper, we propose a novel methodology for automatic diagnosis of the combined type of ADHD based on nonlinear signal processing of 24h-long actigraphic registries. Since it relies on actigraphy measurements, it constitutes an inexpensive and non-invasive objective diagnostic method. Our results on real data reach 96.77% sensitivity and 84.38% specificity by means of multidimensional classifiers driven by combined features from different time intervals. Our analysis also reveals that, if features from a single time interval are used, the whole 24-h interval is the only one that yields classification figures with practical diagnostic capabilities. Overall, our figures overcome those obtained by actigraphy-based methods reported and are comparable with others based on more expensive (and not so convenient) adquisition methods.


Subject(s)
Actigraphy/methods , Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity/diagnosis , Nonlinear Dynamics , Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted , Child , Female , Humans , Male , Sensitivity and Specificity , Time Factors
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An. pediatr. (2003, Ed. impr.) ; 74(1): 15-24, ene. 2011. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-90246

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Introducción: La actividad física es uno de los principales condicionantes de la salud humana. Este estudio intenta medir el nivel de actividad física en niños e investigar qué factores la determinan. Población y métodos: Población de 11 y 14 años del área centro-sur de Palencia, en la que se determina el nivel de actividad física mediante diario de tres días y se obtienen medidas antropométricas y socioeconómicas. Se analizan las variables: gasto energético por actividad física ajustado por masa magra (AEE/FFM), nivel de actividad física (PAL), y categoría de actividad física (activo/inactivo). Resultados: Se incluyeron 179 niños, y el 71,5% eran activos o muy activos. La actividad física de los varones era más alta en las tres variables analizadas, y la actividad también era mayor en verano. La actividad física se reducía de los 11 a los 14 años, y era menor durante los fines de semana. No se encontraron diferencias relacionadas con la obesidad o el sobrepeso, ni con la grasa corporal. Los niños más activos tenían menor tensión arterial. El nivel de actividad física se relacionó directamente con las horas semanales de actividades deportivas, e inversamente con el tiempo pasado en actividades sedentarias. En análisis multivariante también se encontró un mayor nivel de actividad en niños de familias con menor nivel educativo, no relacionado con la práctica deportiva. Conclusiones: La actividad física en la población estudiada es aceptable, pero hay diferencias entre sexos y tiende a disminuir durante la adolescencia (AU)


Introduction: Physical activity is a key factor for human health. This study attempts to measure the level of physical activity in children and to find out what are the factors that determine it. Method: In a sample of the 11 and 14 year-old population of the centre-south area of Palencia, physical activity was measured using a three day diary, and anthropometric and socioeconomic variables were collected. Three variables were analysed: fat-free mass adjusted activity energy expenditure (AEE/FFM), physical activity level (PAL), and categorical physical activity (active/inactive). Results: A total of 179 children were included, of whom 71.5% were active or very active. Males were more active than females, and activity was also higher in summer. Physical activity declined between 11 and 14 years, and was lower during the weekends than in working days. There were no differences related to obesity, overweight or percent body fat. More active children had lower blood pressure. Physical activity was directly related to weekly hours spent in sport activities, and inversely related to time spent on sedentary activities. Multivariate analysis showed that children from families with low educational levels had a higher activity level not related to sport activities. Conclusions: The level of physical activity in this population is acceptable, although there are sex differences and there is a declining trend through the adolescence (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Motor Activity , Exercise , Cross-Sectional Studies , Seasons/statistics & numerical data , Motivation
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An Pediatr (Barc) ; 74(1): 15-24, 2011 Jan.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20934927

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INTRODUCTION: Physical activity is a key factor for human health. This study attempts to measure the level of physical activity in children and to find out what are the factors that determine it. METHOD: In a sample of the 11 and 14 year-old population of the centre-south area of Palencia, physical activity was measured using a three day diary, and anthropometric and socioeconomic variables were collected. Three variables were analysed: fat-free mass adjusted activity energy expenditure (AEE/FFM), physical activity level (PAL), and categorical physical activity (active/inactive). RESULTS: A total of 179 children were included, of whom 71.5% were active or very active. Males were more active than females, and activity was also higher in summer. Physical activity declined between 11 and 14 years, and was lower during the weekends than in working days. There were no differences related to obesity, overweight or percent body fat. More active children had lower blood pressure. Physical activity was directly related to weekly hours spent in sport activities, and inversely related to time spent on sedentary activities. Multivariate analysis showed that children from families with low educational levels had a higher activity level not related to sport activities. CONCLUSIONS: The level of physical activity in this population is acceptable, although there are sex differences and there is a declining trend through the adolescence.


Subject(s)
Motor Activity , Adolescent , Child , Female , Humans , Male , Prospective Studies
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An. pediatr. (2003, Ed. impr.) ; 73(5): 241-248, nov. 2010. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-83260

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Introducción: Muchos factores sociales influyen en el riesgo de sobrepeso/obesidad en niños y adolescentes, obstaculizando su abordaje por los profesionales sanitarios. Este estudio intenta definir el peso de algunos factores sociales y familiares en el riesgo de obesidad en niños y adolescentes. Métodos: Muestra poblacional de niños de 11 y 14 años reclutados en tres centros de salud en Palencia. Variables recogidas: somatometría, peso neonatal, actividad deportiva extraescolar, horas diarias viendo televisión (TV) y datos de los padres (somatometría, nivel de estudios y ocupación laboral). Se construyeron modelos multivariantes, ajustados por centro de estudio, para analizar la influencia de esas variables sobre el riesgo de sobrepeso/obesidad. Resultados: Se incluyeron 322 niños. La prevalencia de obesidad fue 5,6% y de cualquier grado de sobrepeso 28,9%. El sobrepeso no estuvo relacionado con nivel educativo ni ocupación, pero sí con sexo varón (OR 2,07; IC95% 1,12–3,83), sobrepeso del padre (OR 2,18; IC95% 1,14–4,15) o la madre (OR 2,17; IC95% 1,18–3,98), y ver TV ≥2h/día (OR 2,72; IC96% 1,43–5,19), y fue menos frecuente a los 14 que a los 11 años (OR 0,42; IC95% 0,23–0,78). La obesidad solo se asoció con bajo nivel de estudios (OR 19,45; IC95% 1,95–193,82). Conclusiones: El sobrepeso, en general, está relacionado con factores de riesgo genético-ambientales y estilos de vida, propios de la sociedad actual y que afectan a todo el espectro social. Pero la obesidad está muy estrechamente vinculada a un nivel educativo familiar bajo y continúa siendo un marcador de desigualdad en salud (AU)


Introduction: Many social factors have a role in determining the risk of overweight/obesity in children and adolescents, and are the main barriers in their management. This study tries to define the effect that some familial and social factors have on the risk of overweight/obesity in children and adolescents. Method: Population sample of 11- and 14-years old children recruited in three Primary Care Centres in Palencia. Their weight, height and skin folds were measured, and information gathered about sport activities, TV watching, and parental data (weight, height, educational status and occupation). Multivariate models were used to analyse the effect of these variables on the weight status and on the body fat. Results: Three hundred and twenty-two children were included. Prevalence of obesity was 5.6% and that of any degree of overweight was 28.9%. Overweight was not related to educational status or occupation, but it was more often found in males (OR 2.07; 95% CI; 1.12–3.83), in children whose father (OR 2.18; 95% CI; 1.14–4.15) or mother (OR 2.17; 95% CI; 1.18–3.98) were overweight, and in those who spent ≥2h daily watching TV (OR 2.72; 95% CI; 1.43–5.19), and it was less frequent in 14 than in 11-year old children (OR 0.42; 95% CI; 0.23–0.78). Obesity was only related to a low educational level (OR 19.45; 95% CI; 1.95–193.82). Conclusions: Overweight is related with genetic-environmental factors and the modern society way of life, and occurs across the whole social spectrum. But obesity is strongly related to a low educational status of the family, and it still is a marker for health disparities (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Health Status Disparities , 50334 , Obesity/epidemiology , Overweight/epidemiology , 34658 , Cross-Sectional Studies , Educational Status , Motor Activity , Risk Factors , Genetic Predisposition to Disease , Health Promotion , Primary Prevention
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Pediatr. aten. prim ; 12(47): 385-397, jul.-sept. 2010. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-82159

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Introducción: el peso de las mochilas preocupa por el esfuerzo físico que realizan los niños y su relación con problemas de espalda. El objetivo es conocer los hábitos del uso de mochilas y su relación con el dolor de espalda en población escolar. Material y métodos: estudio observacional en 4 consultas pediátricas. Se analizan variables demográficas, antropométricas y se administra un cuestionario. Resultados: son 159 niños, 80 varones y 79 mujeres, de 11 y 14 años, que cursan 5º de Educación Primaria (EP) y 2º de Educación Secundaria (ESO). El 69% acude al colegio andando, el 80% lleva la mochila en ambos hombros, el 59% se cansa y el 62,3% refiere dolor de espalda. La puntuación del dolor es 5 (escala 0-10). La mochila pesa 6,3 ± 2 kg. El peso relativo (porcentaje de peso en relación al peso del niño) es 13,4% ± 5,5 y no difiere entre sexos, medio urbano o rural, pero sí entre grupos de edad (15,5% en EP, 11,6% en ESO, p < 0,001) y centro (público: 14,3%; concertado: 12,3%; p = 0,02). No encontramos diferencias en el peso con o sin dolor (13,8% versus 12,7%; p = 0,19) ni en la presencia de dolor por sexo o edad. No se encuentra asociación entre dolor y horas de tele/ videojuegos pero sí entre dolor y horas de deporte extraescolar (más horas, menos dolor: OR [odds ratio]: 0,23; IC [intervalo de confianza] 95%: 0,08-0,7). Existe diferencia en la puntuación de síntomas psicosomáticos, mayor en los que sufren dolor (OR 1,37; IC 95%: 1,2-1,6). Conclusiones: el peso de las mochilas es el 13,4% ± 5,5 del peso del niño. Aunque no encontramos asociación entre dolor y peso, este influye en la sensación de malestar en la infancia y debe considerarse un problema de salud(AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Back Pain/epidemiology , Back Pain/prevention & control , Physical Exertion/physiology , Exercise/physiology , Anthropometry/methods , Fatigue/complications , Fatigue/diagnosis , Signs and Symptoms , Body Weights and Measures/methods , Surveys and Questionnaires , School Health Services/standards , Confidence Intervals , Odds Ratio , Cross-Sectional Studies , Weight by Height/physiology
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Pediatr. aten. prim ; 10(39): 513-531, jul.-sept. 2008.
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-68430

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Se exponen orientaciones psicoeducativas para padres de niños con trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad (TDAH), basadas en criterios empíricos, teóricos y clínicos, abordando las siguientes dimensiones: ambiente familiar, modelado, refuerzo de conducta, normas, autonomía y autoestima, aprender a pensar y saber esperar, atención, relación con compañeros, grupo familiar, adolescencia y una reflexión sobre el tratamiento (AU)


This work presents some psychoeducational orientations for children's parents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The orientations are based in empiric, theoretical and clinical approaches. The following dimensions are presented: Family environment, modelling, behaviour reinforcement, norms, autonomy and self-esteem, to learn how to think and to wait, attention, relationship with partners, family group, adolescence and a reflection on the treatment (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Child , Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity/therapy , Family Therapy/methods , Patient Education as Topic/methods , Mental Disorders/therapy , Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/methods , Self Concept , Personal Autonomy
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Bol. pediatr ; 48(204): 116-123, 2008. ilus, tab
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-65179

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Introducción: La adopción internacional es una realidad creciente en nuestro entorno. La justificación de nuestro trabajo es conocer las características de salud de estos niños y su evolución durante los dos primeros años de su vida en España. Población y métodos: Estudio observacional descriptivo sobre una cohorte de 40 niños procedentes de adopción internacional, adscritos a un Centro de Salud urbano de Palencia. Resultados: Son 11 niños y 29 niñas, con una edad de23,1 ± 26,5 meses, procedentes de Europa del Este (45%), Asia (40%) y otras regiones (15%). Sus antecedentes familiares se conocen por la información aportada en 8 casos (20%). Constan antecedentes personales patológicos en 24(60%). La mayoría de los diagnósticos no se confirmaron. Aparece información vacunal en 25 niños (62,5%). Los valores globales de peso (-1 DS) y talla (-0,3 DS) a su llegada muestran una diferencia estadísticamente significativa en su evolución, con incremento de ambos (0 y 0,7 DS, respectivamente)al año de su estancia. No se encuentran diferencias estadísticamente significativas en comparación con un grupo control de niños nacidos en España en las patologías infecciosas agudas durante los dos primeros años en nuestra ciudad. Respecto a la patología crónica, únicamente se halla diferencia para los trastornos de conducta (trastornos de inicio en la infancia, niñez y adolescencia, DSM IV)a favor de los casos (p = 0,007).Conclusiones: El estado de salud de los niños de adopción internacional y su evolución es mejor de lo esperable por la información disponible a su llegada, pero deben ser deben vigilados por considerarse población de riesgo (AU)


Background: International adoptation is increasing in our society. Objetive: To know the characteristics of the health of these children and their evolution along the first two years of their lives in Spain. Patients and methods: Observational study of a cohort of 40 children adopted internationally performed in a urban Primary Care Center in Palencia. Results: 11 boys and 29 girls, aged 23.1 ± 26.5 months, who comed from Eastern Europe (45%), Asia (40%) and other countries (15%). Family diseases are known in 8 cases(20%). Personal diseases are known in 24 (60%). Mostly of the diagnostics did not were confirmed. Vaccination reports are known in 25 children (62.5%). Weight (-1 DS) and height(-0,3 DS) values at the beginning and one year later showed statistical signification (0 y 0.7 DS respectively). No differences were found comparing adopted children and a control group in acute infectious diseases in the first two years. Regarding chronic diseases it was found statistical signification for behavior disorders in the adopted children(p = 0.007).Conclusion: Health in the group of children adopted internationally and their evolution is better than expected for the available information at their arrival, but they must be monitored because their are considered to be a population of risk (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Adoption , Impacts of Polution on Health , 35170
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An Esp Pediatr ; 38(3): 225-8, 1993 Mar.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8460839

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To know the final height of young adults in our environment, we obtained a control group with 340 students of medical and professional training and compared them with the patterns of Hernandez et al. Medium values of weight, height, weight/height rate, and tricipital and subscapular skinfolds are similar in both groups. If we separate them by birth year (1965-1966 and 1970-71), we find significant differences, on behalf of the younger group, in women for weight and weight/height rate (p < 0.05), and in both sexes for skinfolds (p < 0.001). If we separate them by oriing (medicine-professional training), we find significant differences, on behalf of male university students in weight and weight/height rate (p < 0.05) and of female professional students in skinfolds (p < 0.001). We verify the suitability of the tables of Hernandez et al. for the final growth of young people around us and justify their use in the daily practise.


Subject(s)
Body Height , Growth , Adult , Age Factors , Body Weight , Female , Humans , Male , Skinfold Thickness , Spain
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