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Community engagement in research improves uptake of health interventions and health outcomes among marginalized populations. Researchers from school-based health centers serving marginalized communities in Miami, Florida fostered community engagement in COVID-19 research and health education through collaboration with school staff and student "champions" from June 2021 to June 2023. Evaluations completed by champions assessed acceptability, feasibility, and recommendations for improvements. Overall satisfaction was high among champions. We elaborate on lessons learned and future directions for this type of research collaboration. (Am J Public Health. 2024;114(8):789-793. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307711).
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COVID-19 , Humanos , COVID-19/prevenção & controle , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Florida , Instituições Acadêmicas/organização & administração , Pesquisa Participativa Baseada na Comunidade , Participação da Comunidade/métodos , SARS-CoV-2 , Serviços de Saúde Escolar/organização & administração , Educação em Saúde/organização & administração , AdolescenteRESUMO
ABSTRACT Introduction: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic disease that affects multiple systems and may include neurological and psychiatric events that could compromise treatment adherence and long-term outcomes in SLE. Objective: To evaluate treatment adherence in patients with diffuse neuropsychiatric disorders associated with SLE. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. Treatment adherence was eval uated with the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) in patients with diffuse neuropsychiatric disorders associated with SLE (cognitive impairment, psychosis, mood disorders, and anxiety). Results: A total of 60 patients with neuropsychiatric disorders associated with SLE were included. Thirteen patients (21.6%) had high adherence, 9 (15%) had medium adherence, and 38 patients (63.3%) had low treatment adherence. Conclusion: This study has identified that almost two-thirds of the participants (63.3%) had low treatment adherence.
RESUMEN Introducción: El lupus eritematoso sistémico (LES) es una enfermedad crónica que afecta a múltiples sistemas, entre ellos el sistema nervioso, con eventos neurológicos y psiquiátricos que podrían influir en la adherencia al tratamiento y los resultados a largo plazo de la enfermedad. Objetivo: Evaluar la adherencia al tratamiento de los pacientes con trastornos neuropsiquiátricos difusos asociados con el LES. Metodología: Se llevó a cabo un estudio descriptivo transversal que evaluó el grado de adhe rencia al tratamiento con el test de Morisky en pacientes con trastornos neuropsiquiátricos difusos asociados con LES (alteración cognitiva, psicosis, trastornos del ánimo y ansiedad). Resultados: Se incluyó a 60 pacientes con trastornos neuropsiquiátricos difusos asociados con LES, de los cuales 13 (21,6%) tuvieron adherencia alta, 9 (15%) adherencia media y 38 (63,3%) presentaron baja adherencia al tratamiento. Conclusión: En este estudio se identificó que más de la mitad de los participantes (63,3%) presentaron baja adherencia al tratamiento.
