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Objective: To investigate for factors associated with non-transmissible diseases and demographic and comorbid conditions among academic and administrative personnel at a Peruvian university. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried-out at a Peruvian university from December 2018 to February 2019 including 150 participants. The Chi square and Fisher's exact tests were used and odds ratios with 95%CI were calculated, a p value <0,05 was considered statistically significant. Results: 21.3% of participants had one comorbidity; 11.3% were smokers; 25.3% were drinkers; 66.7% consumed vegetables regularly; 82% did not perform physical exercises; 87.3% had dyslipidemia; 10.7% had arterial hypertension; 46.7% were overweight and 27.3% had obesity. Factors associated with arterial hypertension were male sex (OR=3.59, IC 95%: 1.10-11.70), age above 40 years (OR=4.21, IC 95%: 1.15-15.44), married status (0R=3.06, IC 95%: 1.01-9.31) and having an underlying disease (OR=6.21, IC 95%: 2.09-18.36). Factors associated with obesity were, being male (OR=4.54, IC 95%:1.97-10.46), living outside Barranca (OR=3.12, IC 95%: 1.27-7.68) and having high triglycerides (0R=10.48, IC 95%: 1.37-80.33). Conclusions: Factors associated with non-transmissible diseases were lack of physical exercise, low intake of vegetables and fruits, drinking alcohol and smoking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: To evaluate the perception and attitudes of nursing students on their training in research in universities of Lima and provinces, and to determine differences by universities. Methods: Multicenter cross-sectional study conducted in 3 universities in Lima and one of the interior of the country. The target population was students between 8th and 10th cycles, the universe was 556 students. An structured questionnaire was applied to all participants. Results: most of the students were single females with a mean age of 24.07 years. Regarding perception, the students agreed on the need to reinforce research, they received research courses as part of the curricula and realize that research should focus on sanitary problems. Regarding attitudes, the student agreed upon more investment by the universities on research, and most of them considered to publish their observations at the end of their careers. A direct relationship was observed between perception and attitude (p<0.001), being perception and attitudes more favorable in public universities. Conclusions: More than 65% of nursing students had a positive perception and favorable attitude towards their training in research, with a direct relationship between these two variables. Training in research should be reinforced particularly during the first years of the nursing career. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: to evaluate a health care proposal for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attended at two public secondary health care units, emphasizing the prevention of foot lesions. Material an method: it is a randomized clinical study, consisting of a 12-month follow up and evaluations every semester regarding diabetes knowledge; foot and footwear care; dermatologic conditions of the foot; using appropriate footwear; controlling metabolism (Glucose, HbA1C, Total Cholesterol, HDL, Triglycerides) and blood pressure. There were 101 participants, 49 of which comprised the intervention group by participating in a six-week group education program aimed at self-care. After this period, patients attended monthly individual follow-ups for foot care and continuing education. Follow-ups were held by nurses. The control group received regular health care. Results: in the first evaluation, an improvement was observed regarding variables associated with diabetes knowledge (p=0.005) and foot care (p<0.000). In the second evaluation, both variables remained stable ((p<0.000), and there was improvement in the dermatologic condition of the feet (p<0.000) and use of appropriate footwear (p=0.005). There were no changes in metabolism and blood pressure control throughout the study. Conclusion: monitoring risk factors of feet complications is important among people at low risk. Moreover, continuing education reinforcement and follow-up are essential for people with diabetes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This is a retrospective longitudinal study conducted in a Specialized Unit in the interior of Brazil. It aimed at verifying differences in nursing records with regard to how to document the care provided to patients in three periods related to the implementation of the Nursing process. Data were collected from 20% of the records of patients aged over 15 years who were randomly selected according to proportional distribution. Such data were fully transcribed in an instrument constructed for this purpose and classified according to the proposals of the referential. The Binomial Test was used for analysis with a significance level of 0.05%. The results showed a tendency to improvement of the records as to writing intellection and complete description of the signs/symptoms in the second period. It was concluded that there was a difference between the initial and the pre-implementation periods, which expresses the need to review the way the Nursing Process must be developed as a responsibility of the whole nursing team.

This study analyzed risk factors for feet complications on people with diabetes assisted in an outpatient unit. Data were collected by means of semi-structured interviews, feet evaluation and laboratory tests. Risks were analyzed according to Zavala and Braver and the Classification System of the International Consensus on the Diabetic Foot based on descriptive statistics. Results showed that the mean age was 53.3 +/- 13 years old, the duration of the disease was 12.9 +/- 9 and 58% of the patients had incomplete elementary education. Among the risks, the following were identified: microvascular complications, arterial hypertension, inadequate glycemic level, sedentarism and the use of inappropriate shoes in addition to dermatological ad structural alterations. Concerning risks for ulcers, 19.1% were obtained in categories 2 and 3. The results reinforce the need for primary care with emphasis on risk evaluation and patient education.