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    Discrimination capacity of the pirate test to detect vision disorders in preschool children

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    Introduction: The presence of amblyopia due to untreated vision disorders is a serious global problem, which prevalence will increase from 13 to 26% in 2060. Despite having stablished screening programs for early detection of vision disorders in schools and training teachers for the correct use of ophthalmic instruments. However, due to the high rate of false positive results, its validity decreased. This situation implies the need to find a simple, low cost and reproducible test that allows the detection of vision disorders without prior ophthalmological knowledge, which is the main reason why the Pirate Test was proposed. Objective: To determine the discrimination capacity of Pirate Test to detect vision disorders in preschool children in Piura city. Methodology: Diagnostic study test (“Pirate Test”) was applied to 447 preschoolers by their parents and then they were evaluated by an ophthalmologist who determined if they really had vision disorders and specify the validity of the applied Test through the analysis of its sensitivity (Se), specificity (Sp), and ROC curve using SPSS v16. Results: The Se and Sp values to detect refractive errors were 85.4% and 78.8%, whereas for amblyopia the values were 83% and 93.7%, respectively. Also, ROC curves in both cases reported good discrimination capacity to detect visual disorders and amblyopia. Conclusion: Pirate Test has good discrimination capacity to detect visual disorders and amblyopia in preschoolers. The cut-off point was less than 5 minutes, which implies that the possibility of having important visual disorders or amblyopia is high.Introduction: The presence of amblyopia due to untreated vision disorders is a serious global problem, which prevalence will increase from 13 to 26% in 2060. Despite having stablished screening programs for early detection of vision disorders in schools and training teachers for the correct use of ophthalmic instruments. However, due to the high rate of false positive results, its validity decreased. This situation implies the need to find a simple, low cost and reproducible test that allows the detection of vision disorders without prior ophthalmological knowledge, which is the main reason why the Pirate Test was proposed. Objective: To determine the discrimination capacity of Pirate Test to detect vision disorders in preschool children in Piura city. Methodology: Diagnostic study test (“Pirate Test”) was applied to 447 preschoolers by their parents and then they were evaluated by an ophthalmologist who determined if they really had vision disorders and specify the validity of the applied Test through the analysis of its sensitivity (Se), specificity (Sp), and ROC curve using SPSS v16. Results: The Se and Sp values to detect refractive errors were 85.4% and 78.8%, whereas for amblyopia the values were 83% and 93.7%, respectively. Also, ROC curves in both cases reported good discrimination capacity to detect visual disorders and amblyopia. Conclusion: Pirate Test has good discrimination capacity to detect visual disorders and amblyopia in preschoolers. The cut-off point was less than 5 minutes, which implies that the possibility of having important visual disorders or amblyopia is high

    Gender gap in pharmacological reperfusion and outcomes of ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction: Paraguayan cohort 2019–2023.

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    Introducción: El infarto agudo de miocardio con elevación del ST (IAMCEST) es una de las principales causas de morbimortalidad cardiovascular. La reperfusión temprana mediante fibrinólisis sigue siendo esencial en países en desarrollo, aunque se han documentado inequidades de género en el acceso y los desenlaces. En Paraguay no existía un análisis nacional que evaluara estas diferencias. Objetivo: Evaluar la brecha de género en la reperfusión farmacológica y los desenlaces intrahospitalarios en pacientes con IAMCEST en Paraguay entre 2019 y 2023. Metodología: Estudio observacional, retrospectivo y multicéntrico basado en el registro nacional del Código IAM. Se incluyeron pacientes consecutivos con síndrome coronario agudo y se analizaron características clínicas, estrategias de reperfusión, tiempos críticos y desenlaces. Se aplicaron pruebas ?² y U de Mann–Whitney, con significancia en p<0,05. Resultados: Se incluyeron 1.831 pacientes. Las mujeres fueron de mayor edad (65,6 ± 12,4 vs. 60,3 ± 11,4 años; p<0,001) y presentaron más hipertensión, diabetes y obesidad, mientras que el tabaquismo y consumo de alcohol fueron más frecuentes en varones. La fibrinólisis se realizó en el 64,1 % de los casos, con menor proporción en mujeres (61,1 % vs. 66,2 %; p=0,048). Los tiempos críticos fueron mayores en mujeres: síntoma–puerta (310 vs. 280 min), puerta–aguja (50 vs. 40 min) e isquemia total (370 vs. 340 min; p<0,001). La mortalidad intrahospitalaria fue superior en mujeres (12,4 % vs. 7,8 %; p<0,001), al igual que la insuficiencia cardíaca (15,2 % vs. 10,5 %; p=0,01). No hubo diferencias en arritmias ventriculares, accidente cerebrovascular ni sangrado mayor. Conclusión: Las mujeres con IAMCEST en Paraguay presentan menor acceso a fibrinólisis, mayores retrasos y peor pronóstico intrahospitalario, lo que evidencia una brecha de género en la atención cardiovascular aguda.Introduction: ST-elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Early reperfusion, mainly through fibrinolysis in developing countries, is essential to reduce complications and mortality. However, multiple international registries have documented gender inequities in access to reperfusion therapies, with greater delays and worse outcomes in women. In Paraguay, where fibrinolysis remains the most widely used strategy under the IAM Code, there had been no national analysis to assess these differences. Objective: To assess the gender gap in pharmacological reperfusion and in-hospital outcomes in patients with STEMI in Paraguay between 2019 and 2023. Methodology: Observational, retrospective, multicenter study based on the national registry of the IAM Code. Consecutive patients with acute coronary syndrome were included. Clinical characteristics, risk factors, reperfusion strategies, critical times, and in-hospital outcomes were analyzed using ?² and Mann–Whitney U tests, with significance set at p<0.05. Results: A total of 1,831 patients were included. Women were older (65.6 ± 12.4 vs. 60.3 ± 11.4 years; p<0.001) and had more hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, while smoking and alcohol consumption were more common in men. Fibrinolysis was performed in 64.1% of patients, less frequently in women than in men (61.1% vs. 66.2%; p=0.048). Critical times were longer in women: symptom-to-door (310 vs. 280 min), door-to-needle (50 vs. 40 min), and total ischemia (370 vs. 340 min; p<0.001). In-hospital mortality was higher in women (12.4% vs. 7.8%; p<0.001), as was heart failure (15.2% vs. 10.5%; p=0.01), while no significant sex differences were found in ventricular arrhythmias, stroke, or major bleeding. Conclusion: Women with STEMI in Paraguay have lower access to fibrinolysis, longer treatment delays, and worse in-hospital outcomes, confirming persistent gender inequities that require targeted health strategies

    Susceptibility of Healthcare Professionals to Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Critical Care Unit, Hospital de Clínicas, San Lorenzo-Paraguay 2021

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    Introduccion: La vacunación constituye una estrategia fundamental para prevenir enfermedades transmisibles y reducir riesgos ocupacionales en el personal de salud. En áreas críticas, garantiza no solo la protección individual, sino también la seguridad de los pacientes. Objetivo: Determinar la susceptibilidad a enfermedades prevenibles por vacunación en profesionales de la Unidad de Cuidados Críticos del Hospital de Clínicas, San Lorenzo, Paraguay, 2021. Metodología: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, transversal y cuantitativo, con muestreo no probabilístico. Se incluyeron 90 profesionales que respondieron un cuestionario validado. El análisis se realizó con EpiInfo 7.2. La susceptibilidad se evaluó según conocimiento, cobertura vacunal, factores institucionales y uso de equipo de protección personal. Resultados: Predominaron mujeres (68 %), de 31 a 40 años (57 %), con formación en enfermería (80 %). El 97 % identificó correctamente al virus como agente causal de hepatitis B, pero solo el 60 % tenía esquema completo. Respecto a influenza, el 99 % reconoció el esquema anual y el 80 % estaba inmunizado. El 78 % contaba con Tdpa y el 97 % con vacuna contra COVID-19. El 73 % cumplía con el esquema ampliado recomendado para personal de salud. A nivel institucional, el 96 % indicó que el hospital gestiona y exige la vacunación; 77 % reportó provisión de mascarillas y 71 % de guantes. La mayoría (68 %) presentó baja susceptibilidad por contar con cinco o más vacunas completas. Conclusión: Los profesionales mostraron alta cobertura y baja susceptibilidad, aunque persisten brechas en esquemas incompletos y registro vacunal. Se recomienda reforzar políticas institucionales para asegurar inmunización completa y actualizada.Introduction:  Vaccination is a key strategy to prevent communicable diseases and reduce occupational risks among healthcare workers. In critical care units, it ensures not only individual protection but also patient safety. Objective: To determine susceptibility to vaccine-preventable diseases among healthcare professionals in the Critical Care Unit of Hospital de Clínicas, San Lorenzo, Paraguay, 2021. Methodology: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative study was conducted with a non-probabilistic sample of 90 professionals. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire and analyzed with EpiInfo 7.2. Susceptibility was assessed based on knowledge, vaccination coverage, institutional factors, and use of personal protective equipment. Results: Most participants were female (68%), aged 31–40 years (57%), and nurses (80%). A total of 97% correctly identified hepatitis B as viral in origin, but only 60% had a complete vaccination scheme. Regarding influenza, 99% recognized the annual schedule and 80% were immunized. Tdpa coverage reached 78%, while 97% had received the COVID-19 vaccine. Overall, 73% complied with the recommended vaccination scheme for healthcare workers. Institutionally, 96% reported that the hospital managed and required vaccination; 77% acknowledged provision of masks and 71% of gloves. In terms of susceptibility, 68% showed low risk as they had five or more complete vaccines. Conclusions: Healthcare workers showed high coverage and low susceptibility, though gaps remain in incomplete schemes and vaccination record availability. Strengthening institutional policies is recommended to ensure complete and updated immunization for all professional

    Síndrome de wellens: desde el compromiso de la arteria descendente anterior hasta la revasculariación coronaria percutánea.

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    Wellens syndrome is an entity characterized electrocardiographically by the presence of inverted or biphasic T waves in right precordials. It is an unstable angina subtype with a high risk of progressing to acute myocardial infarction on the anterior face. Its finding predicts with high sensitivity and specificity the involvement of the proximal portion of the anterior descending artery, requiring an early invasive strategy to avoid complications. The following is a case of a patient with different electrocardiographic manifestations who was taken to the hemodynamic laboratory for percutaneous coronary artery revascularization by involvement of the anterior descending artery.El síndrome de Wellens es una entidad caracterizada electrocardiográficamente por la presencia de ondas T invertidas o bifásicas en precordiales derechas. Corresponde a un subtipo de angina inestable con alto riesgo de progresar a infarto agudo de miocardio de la cara anterior. Su hallazgo predice con una alta sensibilidad y especificidad el compromiso de la porción proximal de la arteria descendente anterior, requiriendo una estrategia invasiva temprana con el objetivo de evitar sus complicaciones. A continuación, se presenta el caso de una paciente con manifestaciones electrocardiográficas diferentes que fueron llevados al laboratorio de hemodinamia para revascularización coronaria percutánea por compromiso de la arteria descendente anterior

    Una Adaptación y traducción del Psy-Flex en estudiantes universitarios de Lima Metropolitana

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    Introduction: The PsyFlex is a relevant measure for clinical practice given that it facilitates therapeutic planning and represents a measure of change in intervention sessions; however, it is not adapted to the Peruvian context. Objective: To adapt and translate the Psy-Flex in a sample of Peruvian university students. Methodology: Two samples of 273 participants, each aged 18 to 59 years of both sexes, were used. Results: Absolute (RMSEA=.000 to .074; SRMR=.014 to .031) and relative (CFI=.977 to 1.000; TLI=.962 to 1.005) optimal fit indices and reliability indices above .85 for the one-factor structure were identified, thus, the instrument has optimal evidence of validity and reliability. Discussion: The findings are partially consistent with other studies due to morpho-syntactic characteristics of the translation process from English to Spanish, reflecting the unidimensional nature of the test.Introducción: El PsyFlex es una medida relevante para la práctica clínica dado que facilita la planificación terapéutica y representa una medida del cambio en las sesiones de intervención, sin embargo, no se encuentra adaptada al contexto peruano. Objetivo: Adaptar y traducir el Psy-Flex en una muestra de estudiantes universitarios peruanos. Metodología: Se empleó dos muestras de 273 participantes cada una con edades entre 18 a 59 años de ambos sexos. Resultados: Se identificó índices de ajuste absolutos (RMSEA=.000 a .074; SRMR=.014 a .031) y relativos (CFI=.977 a 1.000; TLI=.962 a 1.005) óptimos e índices de fiabilidad por encima de .85 para la estructura de un factor, por lo cual, el instrumento tiene óptimas evidencias de validez y confiabilidad. Discusión: Los hallazgos son parcialmente consistentes con otros estudios debido a características morfo sintácticas del proceso de traducción de inglés a español, reflejando la naturaleza unidimensionalidad de la prueba

    Ansiedad en personal de salud de un Hospital del Ministerio de Salud durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en la Región Sur del Perú

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    Introduction: The pandemic of COVID-19 had affected dramatically the mental health of general population, but specifically the health personnel, so there were reported higher levels of anxiety in physicians and nurses in several countries. Objective: To determine the levels of anxiety in health personnel who work in Hospital from Ministry of Health Hospital from Arequipa City and its association with the attemption of patients with COVID-19. Methodology: This is a descriptive transectional study, in which there were assessed 147 healthcare workers in Hospital with and there Zung Axiety Scale. Results: The 53.1% of the health personnel assessed presents some levels of anxiety, that is associated in the 66% of the cases with ethical dilemmas for working with people infected with COVID-19. Conclusion: There is a significant association between anxiety and the attemption of patients with COVID-19.Introducción: La pandemia del COVID-19 ha afectado dramáticamente la salud mental de la población en general, pero de forma particular al personal de salud, por lo que se ha registrado un aumento de los niveles de ansiedad de médicos y enfermeras en diversos países. Objetivo: Determinar los niveles de ansiedad en personal de salud que labora en un hospital del Ministerio de Salud en Arequipa y su asociación con la atención de pacientes con COVID-19. Metodología: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo transeccional, en el que se evaluó a 147 trabajadores de salud un hospital del Ministerio de Salud mediante la Escala de Evaluación de la ansiedad de Zung. Resultados: El 53.1% del personal evaluado presenta ansiedad desde leve a severa, de los cuales, en el 66% de los casos se encuentra asociada con los dilemas éticos que presentan los trabajadores por atender pacientes infectados con COVID-19. Conclusión: Existe una asociación significativa entre la ansiedad y la atención de pacientes infectados por COVID-1

    Nutritional Status of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease undergoing Hemodialysis

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    Introduccion: La enfermedad renal crónica (ERC) es un problema de salud pública de gran magnitud, con una prevalencia global cercana al 13 % y una carga creciente en América Latina y Paraguay. En estadios avanzados, la hemodiálisis resulta indispensable, pero puede impactar negativamente en el estado nutricional, generando tanto desnutrición como exceso de peso. La evaluación nutricional, mediante indicadores como el índice de masa corporal (IMC) y datos sociodemográficos, es fundamental para comprender estas alteraciones y orientar estrategias de intervención. Objetivo: Evaluar el estado nutricional de pacientes en hemodiálisis en un centro privado de Asunción, Paraguay, utilizando mediciones antropométricas y datos sociodemográficos. Metodología: Estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal, en 120 pacientes adultos en hemodiálisis. Se recolectaron datos sociodemográficos y mediciones antropométricas (peso, talla, IMC). Se aplicaron estadísticas descriptivas y pruebas de asociación. Resultados: La edad promedio fue 57,2 ± 13,2 años, con predominio masculino (56,7 %). El IMC promedio fue 27,3 ± 5,3 kg/m². Se observó alta prevalencia de sobrepeso (40,8 %) y obesidad (28,4 %), sin casos de desnutrición. No se hallaron diferencias significativas en IMC entre sexos o grupos etarios, aunque se observaron variaciones en peso y talla. Conclusión: Los pacientes en hemodiálisis presentaron elevada prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad, lo que desafía la visión tradicional de desnutrición en esta población. Los hallazgos resaltan la necesidad de intervenciones nutricionales personalizadas que consideren la complejidad del estado nutricional en la ERC.Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health issue, with a global prevalence of nearly 13% and a growing burden in Latin America and Paraguay. In advanced stages, hemodialysis becomes indispensable but may negatively affect nutritional status, leading to both undernutrition and overweight. Nutritional assessment through indicators such as body mass index (BMI) and sociodemographic data is essential to understand these alterations and guide intervention strategies. Objective: To evaluate the nutritional status of patients undergoing hemodialysis in a private center in Asunción, Paraguay, using anthropometric measurements and sociodemographic data. Methodology: Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study in 120 adult hemodialysis patients. Sociodemographic information and anthropometric measurements (weight, height, BMI) were collected. Descriptive statistics and association tests were applied. Results: The mean age was 57.2 ± 13.2 years, with a male predominance (56.7%). Mean BMI was 27.3 ± 5.3 kg/m². A high prevalence of overweight (40.8%) and obesity (28.4%) was observed, with no cases of undernutrition. No significant differences in BMI were found between sexes or age groups, although variations in weight and height were noted. Conclusion: Hemodialysis patients showed a high prevalence of overweight and obesity, challenging the traditional perception of undernutrition in this population. These findings highlight the need for personalized nutritional interventions that address the complex nutritional profile of CKD patient

    Conceptos epidemiológicos y mecanismos arritmogénicos en pacientes con fibrilación auricular

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    Many fundamental aspects of atrial fibrillation (AF) have been little known until a few years ago, and there are several features in AF mechanisms that hinder their proper evaluation. Various external factors induce a slow but progressive process of structural remodeling in the atria. Fibroblast activation, increased connective tissue deposits and fibrosis are the most important elements of this process. The structural remodeling produces an electrical dissociation between the muscle bundles and heterogeneity of the local conduction that favors the phenomenon of reentry and the perpetuation of the arrhythmia. All localized sources of AF, such as ectopic foci, rotors and other stable reentry circuits, cause non-homogeneous and anisotropic conduction away from the source. This conduction is difficult to differentiate from the propagation of multiple waves that the AF maintains, and any of these phenomena can generate rotors detected in intracardiac recordings. The mechanism of focal activity by a source in the pulmonary veins can trigger episodes of AF due to both the triggered activity and the localized reentry mechanism. Patients with a history of AF that in sinus rhythm have an alteration of the P wave morphology and dispersion of the P wave in the ECG have a high susceptibility to develop sustained AF and generally have abnormally prolonged and fractionated atrial electrograms. Additionally, they have a longer P wave duration, and a significantly longer intraauricular and interatrial conduction time of sinus impulses; and a higher incidence of sustained AF induction.Muchos aspectos fundamentales de la fibrilación auricular (FA) han sido poco conocidos hasta hace unos pocos años atrás, y hay varias características en los mecanismos de FA que dificultan su evaluación adecuada. Diversos factores externos inducen un proceso lento pero progresivo de remodelado estructural en las aurículas. La activación de fibroblastos, el aumento de depósitos de tejido conectivo y la fibrosis son los elementos más importantes de este proceso. El remodelado estructural produce una disociación eléctrica entre los haces musculares y heterogeneidad de la conducción local que favorece el fenómeno de reentrada y la perpetuación de la arritmia. Los focos ectópicos, rotores y otros circuitos estables de reentrada, causan una conducción no homogénea y anisotrópica lejos de la fuente. Esta conducción es difícil de diferenciar de la propagación de múltiples ondas que mantiene la FA, y cualquiera de estos fenómenos puede generar rotores detectados en registros intracardiacos. El mecanismo de la actividad focal por una fuente en las venas pulmonares puede desencadenar episodios de FA debido tanto a la actividad desencadenada como al mecanismo de reentrada localizada. Los pacientes con FA que en ritmo sinusal presentan una alteración de la morfología de la onda P y dispersión de la onda P, tienen una gran susceptibilidad a desarrollar FA y generalmente poseen electrogramas auriculares anormalmente prolongados y fraccionados. Además, poseen una duración de la onda P más larga, un tiempo de conducción intraauricular e interauricular más largo de los impulsos sinusales; y una mayor incidencia de inducción de FA sostenida

    Análisis epidemiológico de la leishmaniasis visceral y tegumentaria en Paraguay de 2017 a 2020

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    Introducción: La leishmaniasis es una enfermedad endémica en Paraguay y aunque representa una alta carga en la morbimortalidad, no se cuenta con suficientes publicaciones sobre su epidemiología. Objetivo: Describir las características epidemiológicas y entomológicas de la leishmaniasis tegumentaria y visceral registrados en Paraguay en el período 2017-2020. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo, de la epidemiología y los vectores asociados a la leishmaniasis tegumentaria y visceral en el período de 2017- 2020. La información se tomó de las memorias anuales del SENEPA (2017-2020) y los boletines epidemiológicos emitidos por la Dirección General de Vigilancia de la Salud (DGVS) del MSPyBS de Paraguay. Resultados: Entre 2017 y 2020, se registraron 278 casos de leishmaniasis tegumentaria y 101 casos de LV. El mayor número de casos de LT se observó en el departamento de San Pedro con 61 casos (22%), seguido por Canindeyú con 49 casos (17,6%) y Caaguazú con 38 casos (13,8%). La leishmaniasis visceral se registró principalmente en el departamento Central con 59 casos. El año 2017 presentó el mayor número de casos. Hubo mayor número de pacientes con leishmaniasis tegumentaria y visceral de sexo masculino. De 2017 a 2019, se registró la captura de flebótomos Lutzomyia longipalpis (asociado a la transmisión de leishmaniasis visceral) y Nyssomyia whitmani, Nyssomyia neivai (asociado a leishmaniasis tegumentaria). Conclusiones: Los departamentos endémicos en Paraguay para LV sigue siendo Central y para LT San Pedro, Canindeyú y Caaguazú con un aumento anual en la frecuencia de casos. Lutzomyia longipalpis y Nyssomyia neivai son las especies de flebótomos más prevalentes. Estos hallazgos destacan la necesidad de vigilancia continua y estrategias de control específicas para mejorar la prevención y tratamiento de la enfermedad.Introduction: Leishmaniasis is an endemic disease in Paraguay and although it represents a high burden in morbidity and mortality, there are not enough publications on its epidemiology. Objective: To describe the epidemiological and entomological characteristics of tegumentary and visceral leishmaniasis recorded in Paraguay in the period 2017-2020. Methodology: Descriptive, retrospective study of the epidemiology and vectors associated with tegumentary and visceral leishmaniasis in the period 2017-2020. The information was taken from the annual reports of SENEPA (2017-2020) and the epidemiological bulletins issued by the General Directorate of Health Surveillance (DGVS) of the MSPyBS of Paraguay. Results: Between 2017 and 2020, 278 cases of tegumentary leishmaniasis and 101 cases of LV were recorded. The highest number of LT cases was observed in the department of San Pedro with 61 cases (22%), followed by Canindeyú with 49 cases (17.6%) and Caaguazú with 38 cases (13.8%). Visceral leishmaniasis was mainly recorded in the Central department with 59 cases. The year 2017 had the highest number of cases. There was a higher number of male patients with tegumentary and visceral leishmaniasis. From 2017 to 2019, the capture of Lutzomyia longipalpis sandflies (associated with the transmission of visceral leishmaniasis) and Nyssomyia whitmani, Nyssomyia neivai (associated with tegumentary leishmaniasis) was recorded. Conclusions: The endemic departments in Paraguay for LV remain Central and for LT San Pedro, Canindeyú and Caaguazú with an annual increase in the frequency of cases. Lutzomyia longipalpis and Nyssomyia neivai are the most prevalent sandfly species. These findings highlight the need for continued surveillance and targeted control strategies to improve disease prevention and treatment

    Valoración del riesgo de desarrollar Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 a través del Test de Findrisc en Villa Mano Abierta, Central - Paraguay 2024

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    Introduction: The FINDRISC test is a simple, fast, inexpensive, and reliable tool to identify the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). Objective: To assess the risk of developing DM2 in the adult population of the social territory of the Mano Abierta Family Health Unit, Julián Augusto Saldívar district of the Central department of Paraguay in 2024. Methodology: A descriptive study with a cross-sectional analytical component and a population base with systematic random sampling was carried out. People between 18 and 64 years of age were included, who were present in the home at the time of the visit and signed the informed consent. Pregnant women and people diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus were excluded. A structured questionnaire containing general data and the items of the FINDRISC test was applied. Results: 396 people aged 18 to 64 years (median 40), 295 (74.5%) women, participated in the study. 15% (n: 61) and 25% (n: 99) of participants were at high and moderate risk, respectively. Factors associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes mellitus in 10 years were: female sex (p=0.0055; OR: 1.9 (1.2-3.2)); age group 55 to 64 years (p<0.0001); lower educational level (p=0.0005; OR: 2.5 (1.5-3.9)); obesity (p=0.0055; OR: 23.5 (9.6-56.9)); sedentary lifestyle (p=0.0001; OR: 2.2 (1.4-3.3)); high-risk waist circumference (p=0.0001); direct family history of DM2 (OR: 5.6 (3.6-8.8)); history of antihypertensive medication (p=0.0001; OR: 5 (5.6-16.1)) and high basal glycemia at any check-up (p=0.0001; OR: 14.4 (6.3-32.9)); but not the daily consumption of fruits and vegetables (p value=0.278; OR: 1.3 (0.8-2.1)). Conclusion: The risk of developing diabetes according to the FINDRISC test was elevated. All components of the test contributed significantly to the increased risk, except the consumption of fruits and vegetables.Introducción: El test de FINDRISC es una herramienta sencilla, rápida, económica y confiable para identificar el riesgo de desarrollar diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2). Objetivo: Valorar el riesgo de desarrollar DM2 en la población adulta del territorio social de la Unidad de Salud Familiar Mano Abierta, distrito de Julián Augusto Saldívar del departamento Central de Paraguay en 2024. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo con componente analítico de corte transversal y base poblacional con muestreo aleatorio sistemático. Se incluyeron personas entre 18 y 64 años, presentes en la vivienda al momento de la visita y firmaron el consentimiento informado. Se excluyeron gestantes y personas con diagnóstico de diabetes mellitus tipo 1 o tipo 2. Se aplicó un cuestionario estructurado que contenía datos generales y los ítems del test de FINDRISC. Resultados: Participaron del estudio 396 personas de 18 a 64 años (mediana 40), 295 (74,5%) mujeres. El 15% (n: 61) y el 25% (n: 99) de los participantes presentaron riesgo alto y moderado, respectivamente. Los factores asociados al riesgo aumentado de desarrollar diabetes mellitus en 10 años fueron; sexo femenino (p=0,0055; OR: 1,9 (1,2-3,2)); grupo etareo de 55 a 64 años (p<0,0001); menor nivel educativo (p=0,0005; OR: 2,5 (1,5-3,9)); obesidad (p=0,0055; OR: 23,5 (9,6-56,9)); sedentarismo (p=0,0001; OR: 2,2 (1,4-3,3)); circunferencia de cintura de alto riesgo (p=0,0001); antecedente familiar directo de DM2 (OR: 5,6 (3,6-8,8)); antecedente de medicación antihipertensiva (p=0,0001; OR: 5 (5,6-16,1)) y glicemia basal alta en algún control (p=0,0001; OR: 14,4 (6,3-32,9)); pero no así el consumo diario de frutas y verduras (valor p=0,278; OR: 1,3 (0,8-2,1)). Conclusión: El riesgo de desarrollar diabetes según el test de FINDRISC fue elevado. Todos los componentes del test contribuyeron significativamente al riesgo aumentado, excepto el consumo de frutas y verduras.

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