Psychometric Assessment of an Online Self-Test Measuring Risky Eating Behavior, Depression, Social Anxiety, and Self-Injury in Mexican Adolescents.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of OTESSED, an online test for the self-detection and prevention of risk factors for eating disorders and related problems, such as depression, social anxiety, and self-injury, in samples of male and female adolescents. Participants formed a non-probability sample of N = 577 high school students. The mean ages of boys and girls were the same (Mage = 15.61; SD = 0.73). Among the main results, scales of depression, self-injury, social anxiety, and risky eating behavior (REB) with construct validity (CFA) were obtained. The first two showed the same structure (two factors per sex), with an appropriate reliability omega value (0.92), and a similar percentage of explained variance (≥50). The REB scale presented two factors for boys and three for girls, with an appropriate omega value (0.88) and explained variance percentage (0.56). The instrument validation process was completed, meeting the discriminant validity criterion for each scale of the OTESSED.

Online Test of Risk Self-Detection of Eating Disorders.

This study's central aim was to examine the effectiveness of an online test of the Risk Self-Detection of Eating Disorders through the evaluation of (1) its psychometric properties, the significant probability of predicting risk eating behavior and the correct classification of membership to the risk or non-risk group and (2) the ability to measure users' risk self-awareness through a group of statements and explore the expected responses through frequency analysis of the content provided by the users. The non-probability sample was comprised of n = 541 women aged 15 to 25 (M = 18.3; SD = 2.4). The instrument showed good psychometric properties, a structure of three predictive risk factors, and proper effect sizes (R2 = 0.67-0.69). Among the most critical findings were high percentages of correct classification (94-97%) and expected responses (61%). The logistic regression analysis showed that the risk of presenting eating disorders was higher if the participants smoked, consumed alcohol, had sexual experiences before the age of 15, and if those sexual experiences were non-consensual. Evidence is presented about the promising results of the online data collection method and its potential benefits.

Espinalioma de lengua: informe de un caso clínico / Tongue spinalioma. clinical case report

Objetivos: concientizar sobre la importancia de la consulta estomatológica y educar en la autodetección de lesiones facultativamente cancerizables. Caso clínico: paciente con antecedentes traumáticos locales de larga data, producidos por piezas dentarias con bordes filosos, obturaciones desbordantes y el consumo de tabaco, factores predisponentes e incidentes en el desencadenamiento de la lesión neoplásica. Conclusión: el caso presentado pone en evidencia las deficientes medidas de prevención primaria y la falta de acciones conducentes a la práctica de autoevaluaciones orales periódicas.

Aim: To raise awareness about the importance of pathology consultation and patient education in self detection of potentially cancerous lesions. Clinical case: We report the case of a patient with along history of local traumatisms generated by tooth lesions with sharp edges, over contoured restorations and tobacco consumption, all of which are considered risk factors in the generation of neoplasic processes. Conclusion: The case that is reported shows lack of useof primary preventive and self detections conducts that could prevent the development of cancerous lesions.

Un estudio preliminar de una prueba de autodetección a distancia. Riesgo en trastornos alimentarios / A preliminary study of an online self-detection test. Risk in eating disorders

El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la utilidad de una prueba de autodetección de riesgo en trastornos alimentarios a distancia (PARTAD), desde una perspectiva cuantitativa, determinando su validez predictiva y poder de clasificación y una cualitativa, analizando el contenido de las opiniones y sugerencias de las usuarias. De la muestra total (n = 3,501) 3,059 eran adolescentes (13-19 años) y jóvenes (20-35 años); 394 mujeres adultas (36-50 años); y 48 adultas maduras (51-60 años). Se construyó un instrumento de 30 ítems dicotómicos y de opción múltiple y se agregaron 2 preguntas abiertas con propósitos de retroalimentación para mejorarlo y para la evaluación cualitativa. El análisis discriminante arrojó una función con fuerte poder discriminatorio entre grupos, con alto y bajo riesgo en trastornos alimentarios, que explica hasta el 88% de la varianza y el 100% de clasificación correcta. También se obtuvo un 23% de comentarios (706), el análisis y clasificación de sus contenidos mostraron los efectos esperados. Los resultados permiten responder afirmativamente en relación con la utilidad del PARTAD.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of an Online Test of Self-Detection in Risk for Eating Disorder (OTSDRED) from a quantitative perspective (determining its predictive validity and classification power) and from a qualitative one (analyzing the opinions and suggestions of users). From the total sample (N = 3501) of women, 3059 were adolescents (13- 19 years), youth (20-35 years); 394 adult (36-50 years); and 48 mature adult (51-60 years). An instrument of 30 dichotomous items and multiple choice was built. Two open questions with feedback for improvement purposes and for the qualitative assessment were added. The Discriminant Analysis yielded strong discriminatory power function between groups with high and low risk for eating disorders, explaining up to 88% of the variance and 100% of correct classification. With regard to the qualitative perspective a 23% of comments (706) were obtained; the analysis and classification of its contents showed the expected effects. The results from the quantitative and qualitative analysis allowed affirmative answer regarding the usefulness of OTSDRED.