Tuberculosis in the colombian-venezuelan border: geospatial distribution. / Tuberculosis en la frontera colombo-venezolana: distribución geoespacial.

The geospatial distribution of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) morbidity in the municipality of Cúcuta in 2019 and 2020 was described by the Kulldorff method using the geographic location and reporting date of incident TB cases. The unit of analysis was the event reported to the National Epidemiological Surveillance System (SIVIGILA). A total of 607 cases were identified in 392 neighborhoods distributed in ten communes. Most cases of pulmonary TB were reported in the northern commune, with the El Salado neighborhood being the most affected repeatedly. Incident cases of extrapulmonary TB did not show patterns of repetition in the distribution between spatial and temporal units. Strategies to mitigate and control the spread of pulmonary infection should prioritize the western region.

La distribución geoespacial de la morbilidad por tuberculosis (TB) pulmonar y extrapulmonar en el municipio de Cúcuta en los años 2019 y 2020 se describió utilizando el método de Kulldorff usando la ubicación geográfica y la fecha de reporte de los casos incidentes de TB. La unidad de análisis fue el evento reportado al Sistema Nacional de Vigilancia Epidemiológica (SIVIGILA). Se identificaron 392 barrios distribuidos en diez comunas, donde se ubicaron 607 casos. En la distribución de la TB pulmonar, la comuna norte fue la que más casos reportó, siendo el barrio El Salado el más afectado de manera repetitiva. Los casos incidentes de TB extrapulmonar no mostraron patrones de repetición en la distribución entre las unidades espaciales y temporales. Se debe priorizar la región occidental dentro de las estrategias de mitigación y control de la propagación de la infección pulmonar del territorio.

Tuberculosis en la frontera colombo-venezolana: distribución geoespacial / Tuberculosis in the colombian-venezuelan border: geospatial distribution

RESUMEN La distribución geoespacial de la morbilidad por tuberculosis (TB) pulmonar y extrapulmonar en el municipio de Cúcuta en los años 2019 y 2020 se describió utilizando el método de Kulldorff usando la ubicación geográfica y la fecha de reporte de los casos incidentes de TB. La unidad de análisis fue el evento reportado al Sistema Nacional de Vigilancia Epidemiológica (SIVIGILA). Se identificaron 392 barrios distribuidos en diez comunas, donde se ubicaron 607 casos. En la distribución de la TB pulmonar, la comuna norte fue la que más casos reportó, siendo el barrio El Salado el más afectado de manera repetitiva. Los casos incidentes de TB extrapulmonar no mostraron patrones de repetición en la distribución entre las unidades espaciales y temporales. Se debe priorizar la región occidental dentro de las estrategias de mitigación y control de la propagación de la infección pulmonar del territorio.

ABSTRACT The geospatial distribution of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) morbidity in the municipality of Cúcuta in 2019 and 2020 was described by the Kulldorff method using the geographic location and reporting date of incident TB cases. The unit of analysis was the event reported to the National Epidemiological Surveillance System (SIVIGILA). A total of 607 cases were identified in 392 neighborhoods distributed in ten communes. Most cases of pulmonary TB were reported in the northern commune, with the El Salado neighborhood being the most affected repeatedly. Incident cases of extrapulmonary TB did not show patterns of repetition in the distribution between spatial and temporal units. Strategies to mitigate and control the spread of pulmonary infection should prioritize the western region.

Relación entre bienestar psicológico y la percepción de calidad de vida en pacientes en hemodiálisis / Relationship between psychological well-being and perception of quality of life in hemodialysis patients

Introducción: La hemodiálisis es la alternativa terapéutica más empleada en los pacientes con enfermedad renal cró-nica; sin embargo, no se han establecido de forma multi-dimensional las condiciones de bienestar psicológico y la calidad de vida de estos pacientes. Objetivo: Analizar el perfil de bienestar psicológico y per-cepción de calidad de vida de pacientes en hemodiálisis, así como diferenciar e identificar la relación entre estas varia-bles. Material y método: Estudio observacional descriptivo trans-versal realizado a 173 pacientes en hemodiálisis. Se emplea-ron los cuestionarios PGWBI para evaluar el bienestar psi-cológico y el WHOQOL-BREF para la calidad de vida.Resultados: Pacientes con ERC en tratamiento con HD con un promedio de 57,59±13,31 años, predominantemente de género masculino (n=110; 63,58%). Se encontraron altos índices de bienestar psicológico (78,61%) y percepciones moderadas de calidad de vida (54,91%), acompañadas de sintomatología depresiva (97,11%) y ansiosa (97,11%). La edad, nivel educativo, condición laboral, ingresos económicos, tener Diabetes Mellitus y concentraciones sanguíneas inadecuadas de hemoglobina, potasio y fósforo, mostraron diferencias en los dominios y categorías (p<0,01). El análisis correlacional encontró una estrecha relación lineal entre las dos variables estudiadas (r=0,81; p=0,0001). Conclusiones: Los participantes del estudio mostraron altas percepciones de bienestar psicológico y moderadas apreciaciones de calidad de vida a expensas de elevadas valoraciones de positividad, autocontrol, vitalidad y percepciones de salud física, psicológica y relaciones sociales. El bienestar psicológico desde sus diferentes categorías influencia directamente la percepción de calidad de vida de los pacientes en hemodiálisis. (AU)

Introduction: Hemodialysis is the most widely used therapeutic alternative in patients with chronic kidney disease; however, the conditions of psychological well-being and quality of life of these patients have not been established in a multidimensional way. Objective: To analyse the profile of psychological well-being and perception of quality of life of hemodialysis patients, as well as to differentiate and identify the relationship between these variables. Material and method: Cross-sectional descriptive observatio-nal study carried out on 173 hemodialysis patients. The PGW-BI questionnaires were used to assess psychological well-be-ing and the WHOQOL-BREF for quality of life. Results: Patients with CKD on hemodialysis with an average age of 57.59±13.31 years, predominantly male (n=110; 63.58%). High indices of psychological well-being (78.61%) and moderate perceptions of quality of life (54.91%) were found, accompanied by depressive (97.11%) and anxious (97.11%) symptomatology. Age, educational level, employment status, income, having diabetes mellitus and inadequate blood concentrations of haemoglobin, potassium and phosphorus showed differences in the domains and categories (p<0.01). Correlational analysis found a strong linear relationship between the two variables studied (r=0.81; p=0.0001). Conclusions: Study participants showed high perceptions of psychological well-being and moderate appreciations of qua-lity of life at the expense of high ratings of positivity, self-con-trol, vitality and perceptions of physical health, psychological health and social relationships. Psychological well-being ac-cording to different categories directly influences the percei-ved quality of life of hemodialysis patients. (AU)

Bienestar psicológico en enfermeras que realizan terapia de reemplazo renal en tiempos de COVID-19 / Psychological well-being in nurses performing renal replacement therapy in times of COVID-19 pandemic

Introducción: La pandemia por COVID-19 ha generado deterioro de la salud mental en los profesionales del sector salud, siendo desconocida su situación en las enfermeras al cuidado de pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica.Objetivo: Identificar el bienestar psicológico y sus diferencias de acuerdo a las variables demográficas y profesionales en enfermeras que realizan hemodiálisis en tiempos de COVID-19.Material y Método: Estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo transversal, realizado en 52 enfermeras que realizan terapia de reemplazo renal en unidades de cuidado intensivo y de terapia renal en tiempos de COVID-19. Fueron obtenidas variables de tipo sociodemográfico, académico, laboral y se empleó la escala PGWBI para establecer los niveles de bienestar psicológico. Se utilizó el test de Mann-Whitney y Kruskall-Wallis realizando el post test de Dunn para comparar diferencias entre las variables estudiadas.Resultados: La edad promedio fue de 36,56±6,95 años. Los niveles de bienestar psicológico fueron positivos en todas las categorías de la escala, con excepción de la ansiedad y la depresión. De igual forma, se encontró que las variables género, estado civil, estabilidad, antigüedad laboral, remuneración salarial y formación académica, muestran comportamiento diferenciado en las categorías que evalúa el instrumento.Conclusiones: Se identificaron altos niveles de bienestar psicológico en enfermeras que prestan cuidados en pacientes en terapia de reemplazo renal en tiempos de pandemia por COVID-19, donde factores como el estado civil, formación post gradual y tener estabilidad laboral con mejores ingresos salariales, influencian positivamente las categorías que contribuyeron a los resultados de bienestar psicológico de las enfermeras evaluadas. (AU)

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to deterioration of mental health in health care professionals, and the situation of nurses caring for patients with chronic kidney disease is currently unknown.Objective: To identify psychological well-being and differences according to demographic and professional variables in nurses performing haemodialysis in times of the COVID-19 pandemic.Method: Quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study carried out on 52 nurses performing renal replacement therapy in intensive care and renal therapy units in COVID-19 times, who gave their consent. Sociodemographic, academic and work-related variables were obtained and the PGWBI scale was used to establish levels of psychological well-being. The Mann-Whitney and Kruskall-Wallis tests were used, and Dunn’s post-test was performed to compare differences between the variables studied.Results: The mean age of the nurses studied was 36.56±6.95 years. The levels of psychological well-being were positive in all the categories of the scale, with the exception of anxiety and depression. Similarly, it was found that the variables gender, marital status, job stability, length of service, salary remuneration and academic training showed differential behaviour in the categories assessed by the instrument.Conclusions: High levels of psychological well-being were identified in nurses providing care in renal replacement therapy patients in times of COVID-19 pandemic, where factors such as marital status, post-graduate training and having job stability with better salary income positively influence the categories that contributed to the psychological well-being scores of the nurses assessed. (AU)

Professional profile and work conditions of nurses working in intensive care units: A multicentre study.

AIM: To determine the professional profile and the work conditions of nurses working in intensive care units (ICU) in Colombia, Argentina, Peru and Brazil. BACKGROUND: ICUs require a differentiated professional profile to provide quality care, and appropriate working conditions, leading to a transformation of care and management practices. DESIGN: Descriptive multicentre cross-sectional observational study. METHODS: An online survey was applied to identify both the characteristics of the professional profile and the working conditions. 1,427 ICU nursing professionals were included. RStudio statistical software was used for the analysis of the information. Descriptive statistics were used for the presentation of the results. The STROBE checklist for cross-sectional studies was used in this study. RESULTS: Only 33.6% of the professionals had a specialisation degree in intensive care. The skills that were most frequently put into practice were communication (68.5%) and care management (78.5%). The most predominant nurse-to-patient ratios were 1:2, and greater than 1:6. 59.1% of the nurses had an indefinite term contract, 38.8% worked 48 hours per week and 49.8% had rotating shifts. Only 50.4% of them received incentives. The average salary ranged between 348 and 1,500 USD. 64.5% of the participants were satisfied with their job. CONCLUSION: It is necessary to strengthen nurses' professional profile by promoting both postgraduate education and the development of troubleshooting and teamwork skills. It is necessary to standardise the nurse-to-patient ratio, improve wages and increase incentives to achieve greater job satisfaction. RELEVANCE TO PRACTICE: The knowledge and the improvement of both the professional profile and the work conditions of nurses working in intensive care units will improve the quality of the care given to critical patients and, therefore, the quality of health outcomes.

Panorama de la automedicación en estudiantes de educación superior: una mirada global / Overview of self-medication in higher education students: a global view / Panorama da automedicação em estudantes do ensino superior: uma visão global

Introducción: La automedicación es una práctica que llevan a cabo especialmente los jóvenes universitarios, al percibirse inmunes a enfermedades, sin tener en cuenta los efectos sobre el uso de fármacos sin prescripción. Objetivo: Analizar los hallazgos de la literatura existente sobre la automedicación en estudiantes de educación superior. Materiales y métodos: Se em-pleó la metodología Scoping Review, utilizando los términos DeCS y MeSH en español, in-glés y portugués en cuanto a: "automedicación", "estudiantes", "educación superior", "COV-ID-19". A continuación, se articularon las ecuaciones de búsqueda empleando los operadores booleanos AND y OR, en las bases de datos: IBECS, Scielo, BVS, Google Scholar, LILACS, Science Direct y Pubmed. Al respecto se limitó el tiempo de publicación entre 2016 ­ 2021. Resultados: Se obtuvieron 23 artículos, consolidando seis núcleos temáticos: motivos para automedicarse; grupos farmacológicos que se consumen; fuentes de recomendación; factores sociodemográficos; semestres y programas académicos; y, conocimientos sobre los riesgos de la automedicación. Los analgésicos son los medicamentos que más se consumen, siendo el principal motivo de uso el dolor de cabeza. Los farmacéuticos junto con los medios de comunicación suelen ser fuentes de recomendación. Predominaron bajos niveles de cono-cimiento acerca de los riesgos de la automedicación. Conclusiones: La literatura indica que este problema de salud pública es cada vez mayor y evidencia la necesidad de abordarlo con estrategias eficaces

Introduction: Self-medication is a practice carried out especially by university students, be-cause they perceive themselves to be immune to effects on their health as a result of the use of non-prescription drugs. Objective: To analyze the findings of the existing literature on self-medication in higher education students. Materials and Methods: The Scoping Review methodology was used, using the DeCS and MeSH terms in Spanish, English and Portuguese "self-medication", "students", "higher education", "COVID-19", articulating them by creat-ing search equations using Boolean operators. AND and OR, in the databases: IBECS, Scielo, VHL, Google Scholar, LILACS, Science Direct and Pubmed, limiting the publication time between 2016 - 2021. Results: 23 articles were obtained, consolidating six thematic nuclei: reasons for self-medicate; pharmacological groups consumed; recommendation sources; so-ciodemographic factors; semesters and academic programs; and, knowledge about the risks of self-medication. Analgesics are the most consumed medications, with headaches being the main reason for use. Pharmacists along with the media are often sources of recommendation. Low levels of knowledge about the risks of self-medication prevailed. Conclusions: The literature indicates that this public health problem is increasing and evidences the need to address it with effective strategies.

Introdução: A automedicação é uma prática realizada principalmente por estudantes uni-versitários, pois se percebem imunes aos efeitos sobre sua saúde decorrentes do uso de me-dicamentos isentos de prescrição. Objetivo: Analisar os achados da literatura existente so-bre automedicação em estudantes do ensino superior. Materiais e Métodos: Foi utilizada a metodologia Scoping Review, utilizando os termos DeCS e MeSH em espanhol, inglês e português "automedicação", "alunos", "ensino superior", "COVID-19", articulando-os através da criação de equações de busca utilizando operadores booleanos AND e OR, nas bases de dados: IBECS, Scielo, BVS, Google Acadêmico, LILACS, Science Direct e Pu-bmed, limitando o tempo de publicação entre 2016 - 2021. Resultados: Obtiveram-se 23 artigos, consolidando seis núcleos temáticos: motivos para automedicação; grupos farma-cológicos consumidos; fontes de recomendação; fatores sociodemográficos; semestres e pro-gramas acadêmicos; e, conhecimento sobre os riscos da automedicação. Os analgésicos são os medicamentos mais consumidos, sendo as dores de cabeça o principal motivo de uso. Os farmacêuticos junto com a mídia são muitas vezes fontes de recomendação. Predominaram baixos níveis de conhecimento sobre os riscos da automedicação. Conclusões: A literatura in-dica que este problema de saúde pública é crescente e evidencia a necessidade de enfrentá-lo com estratégias eficazes

Experiencia del cuidador entrenado en diálisis peritoneal durante la hospitalización del enfermo renal crónico / Experience of the caregiver trained in peritoneal dialysis during the hospitalization of chronic kidney patients

INTRODUCCIÓN: El cuidador entrenado en diálisis peritoneal del paciente con enfermedad renal crónica debe afrontar los retos del cuidado del paciente, además de lo que implica la realización de la técnica de la terapia dialítica. OBJETIVO: Analizar la experiencia del cuidador entrenado en diálisis peritoneal durante la hospitalización del enfermo renal crónico. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: El abordaje fue cualitativo fenomenológico. Se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a 10 cuidadores entrenados de familiares que estuvieron hospitalizados en una institución de salud pertenecientes a la unidad renal. Para el análisis e interpretación de los datos, se utilizó programa ATLAS.ti, el cual permitió codificar, crear categorías y subcategorías. RESULTADOS: De los cuidadores entrenados en diálisis peritoneal, 9 fueron mujeres y 1 hombre, 6 en modalidad de diálisis peritoneal continua ambulatoria 4 en diálisis peritoneal automatizada, 5 ingresaron en el servicio de hospitalización por causa infecciosa y 5 por complicaciones propias de la patología. Se codifico obteniéndose 527 citaciones de los diferentes códigos, resultando 2 categorías y 6 subcategorías, las cuales fueron: desgaste emocional, desgaste físico, desgaste psicológico, fortaleza espiritual, ausencia de la calidad de los servicios y desarrollo del cuidado. CONCLUSIONES: La experiencia del cuidador entrenado en Diálisis Peritoneal, durante la hospitalización de la enfermedad renal crónica, es que asume una sobrecarga que afecta la salud en los componentes físico, psicológico y emocional, compensándose casi siempre con lo espiritual. Destaca la habilidad del cuidador entrenado en el periodo de la hospitalización y la falta de especialización del equipo de salud

INTRODUCTION: The caregiver trained in peritoneal dialysis of the patient with chronic kidney disease must face the challenges of patient care, in addition to what is related to the performance of the dialysis therapy technique. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the experience of the caregiver trained in peritoneal dialysis during hospitalization of chronic renal patients. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Qualitative phenomenological approach in which semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 trained caregivers of relatives who were hospitalized in a health institution belonging to the renal unit. For the analysis and interpretation of the data, the ATLAS.ti program was used, which allowed coding, creating categories and subcategories. RESULTS: Of the caregivers trained in peritoneal dialysis, 9 were women and 1 man, 6 in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis modality, 4 in automated peritoneal dialysis, 5 were admitted to the hospitalization service due to an infectious cause and 5 due to complications of the pathology. 527 citations were obtained from the different codes, resulting in 2 categories and 6 subcategories, which were: emotional exhaustion, physical exhaustion, psychological exhaustion, spiritual strength, lack of quality of services and development of care. CONCLUSIONS: The experience of the caregiver trained in peritoneal dialysis, during the hospitalization of chronic kidney disease, is that an overload is assumed affecting physical, psychological and emotional health, usually being compensated with the spiritual sphere. The skill of the trained caregiver in the hospitalization period and the lack of specialization of the health team are identified

Calidad de vida y apoyo social en mujeres con cáncer de mama / Quality of life and social support in women with breast cancer / Qualidade de vida e apoio social em mulheres com câncer de mama

Objetivo: Establecer la relación entre calidad de vida y apoyo social en mujeres diagnosticadas con cáncer de mama que reciben tratamiento de quimioterapia en una clínica cancerológica de Norte de Santander. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo correlacional, de tipo descriptivo transversal, en el cual se calculó una muestra de 120 mujeres, con una selección a conveniencia intencionada. La recolección de la información se realizó por medio de los instrumentos de QOL de Betty Ferrell para evaluar la calidad de vida y SSCI de G. Hilbert para el apoyo social de este grupo de mujeres. Resultados: Se presentó una calidad de vida buena, en donde las dimensiones que más se correlacionaron fueron la física y la psicológica. Así mismo, el mayor apoyo social se obtuvo de las personas que las rodean, evidenciándose la relación signifi cativa de todas las dimensiones entre sí. Conclusión: Al establecer la relación entre calidad de vida y apoyo social en las mujeres con cáncer de mama que reciben tratamiento con quimioterapia, se acepta la hipótesis nula de que no existe correlación entre las dos variables, aunque el valor p,=0,002 representa una signifi cancia estadística. Se deduce que las dos variables, aunque son independientes, se relacionan entre sí por las dimensiones y las sub-escalas.

Objective: To establish the relationship between quality and social support in women diagnosed with breast cancer that chemotherapy treatment in the cancer clinic of Norte de Santander. Materials and Methods: Correlational quantitative study, of transversal descriptive type, in which a sample of 120 women was calculated, with a selection of intentional convenience. The collection of the information was done through the instruments of QOL of Betty Ferrell and (SSCI) of G. Hilbert where the quality of life and social support of this group of women was established. Results: A quality-life relationship was presented in the dimensions that most correlated with the physical and the psychological, likewise, social support was obtained from the people around them, evidencing the signifi cant relationship of all the dimensions among themselves. Conclusion: the relationship between quality of life and social support in women with breast cancer and treatment with chemotherapy, accepts the hypothesis that there is no correlation between the variables, although the p value, = 0.002 represents a statistical signifi cance, It follows that the two variables, although independent, are related to each other by the dimensions and subscales.

Objetivo: Estabelecer a relação entre qualidade de vida e apoio social em mulheres diagnosticadas com câncer de mama que recebem tratamento de quimioterapia numa clínica de câncer no estado Norte de Santander-Colômbia. Materiais e Métodos: Estudo quantitativo correlacional de tipo descritivo transversal, o qual se calculou uma amostra de 120 mulheres, com uma seleção a conveniência intencionada. A recolecção da informação foi feita por meio dos instrumentos de QOL de Betty Ferrell para avaliar a qualidade de vida e SSCI de G. Hilbert para o apoio social deste grupo de mulheres. Resultados: Apresentou-se uma boa qualidade de vida, onde as dimensões que mais se correlacionaram foram a física e a psicológica. Do mesmo modo, o maior apoio social foi obtido junto das pessoas que os rodeiam, evidenciando-se a relação significativa de todas as dimensões entre si. Conclusão: Ao estabelecer a relação entre qualidade de vida e apoio social nas mulheres com câncer de mama que recebem tratamento com quimioterapia, a hipótese nula aceita que não existe correlação entre as duas variáveis, embora o valor p,=0,002 represente uma significância estatística. Pode deduzir-se que as duas variáveis, embora sejam independentes, se relacionam entre si pelas dimensões e as sub-escalas.