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Education for the control of arterial hypertension in older adults: An effective approach
Get PDFIntroduction: The research focuses on evaluating the understanding of arterial hypertension among patients, especially in the geriatric population, with the aim of educating them and promoting their participation in pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment. This study seeks to improve medical care and communication between health professionals and patients, in order to reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications and improve the quality of life of the community served by the health center. Methods: A study was conducted to assess the knowledge and management of hypertension in patients over 60 years of age in a private clinic in Mendoza, Argentina. Surveys, review of medical records, and blood pressure measurements before and after educational activities were used. Results: In the study, it was observed that most of the patients were men (83,56 %) and were in the age group 70-79 years (78,08 %). The main risk factors identified were stress (93,15 %) and smoking (73,97 %). Following the intervention, there was a significant increase in disease awareness (97,26 %) and an improvement in blood pressure control, with the majority of patients moving into the partially controlled category (83,56 %) from the uncontrolled category (16,43 %) before the intervention. Conclusions: Education improved knowledge and control of hypertensio
Educational intervention for the reduction of intestinal parasitism in children under 5 years of age. Belize City, 2021
Get PDFIntroduction: intestinal parasitism represents a serious health problem worldwide, affecting both developed and underdeveloped countries, with more than one billion people infected by various types of parasites. Methods: the study focused on improving knowledge of parasitic diseases in mothers of children under five years of age through an educational program in a public clinic in Belize. A baseline survey was conducted, education was implemented, knowledge was reassessed, and participants\u27 confidentiality and informed consent were guaranteed. Result and discussion: the educational intervention significantly improved their knowledge of intestinal parasitosis, increasing from 77,5 % to 95 % in key areas. This highlights the effectiveness of educational interventions in health promotion. Conclusions: most of the mothers in the sample were between 20 and 29 years old with high school education, and initially had limited knowledge about intestinal parasites, but after the educational intervention, their understanding in all topics assessed improved significantly, demonstrating the effectiveness of the progra
The import of panela in the peasant economy of the municipality of San José del Fragua
Get PDFPanela production for many years has been the main livelihood of many families in the municipality of San José del Fragua, which is anchored in the department of Caquetá. This market has suffered various effects due to the import activity, which comes from other departments and as a result has had a negative impact on the profitability and production of families. This has triggered a series of disagreements on the part of small and medium-sized producers towards the government, since they have never had significant support with which they can make up for the low income due to the fact that this panela that they import is cheaper and consumers buy it. they prefer it only because the price is more attractive, leaving aside the quality and origin of the product. Therefore, the objective was oriented to identify the reasons why the peasants preferred the imported panela product. Various methods and techniques were used such as: the interview and documentary analysis. As a main result, it was evidenced that the import activity is the main problem faced by the peasants of the municipality of San José del Fragua in the commercialization of panela
Educational intervention in diabetic older adults of Jujuy
Get PDFIntroduction: population aging and increasing life expectancy pose challenges in the care of chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus. Gerontological research and adapted education are essential to address this global problem. Methods: a quasi-experimental study was conducted in diabetic patients over 60 years of age in Argentina, implementing a six-session educational program from October 2020 to February 2021. Knowledge was assessed, ethical principles were respected and confidentiality was guaranteed. Results: predominance of patients aged 60-64 years (42,62 %) and women (63,94 %). Initial inadequate knowledge about hypoglycemia, exercise, foot care and diet improved significantly after the intervention. Importance of attending the elderly population, especially those aged 60-64 years and women. Effectiveness of the educational program on metabolic control and lifestyle changes. Recommendation to expand similar programs in primary care. Conclusions: care of elderly diabetic patients requires a specialized approach, and tailored educational programs are effective in disease management and promotion of positive lifestyle changes. Wider implementation of these programs is recommended to improve patients\u27 quality of lif