Browsing by Author "Delgado Andrade, Paola Gabriela"

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Conocimientos y actitudes sobre consumo preconcepcional de ácido fólico en estudiantes de Medicina de la Universidad de Cuenca, 2020
(2022) Delgado Andrade, Paola Gabriela
Background: the consumption of preconception folic acid contributes to the prevention of neural tube defects in pregnancy, its use is essential during and before pregnancy.Objective: to establish the level of knowledge and attitudes about the preconception consumption of folic acid, in first-year medical students at the University of Cuenca, 2020.Methodology: it is a cross-sectional descriptive study with a sample of 141 students, obtained with the formula for finite universes, with a 95% confidence interval and a 5% error rate. Students were randomized in the EPIDAT 3.1 program. The confidentiality of the lists provided were respected, and the information was coded in the database created in the SPSS 22.0 program. The analysis was carried out using a descriptive technique with tables of frequencies and percentages. The approval of the COBIAS of the University of Cuenca, the authorization of the direction of the medical school and the informed consent of the students were requested.Results: the 100% of the participants know the benefits of folic acid consumption before and during pregnancy, more than 90% would recommend its use; 65% do not know when to stop its use and 51% do not know the dose. In terms of attitudes, they obtain a regular score of 78%.Conclusions: the level of knowledge about the benefits of folic acid before and during pregnancy is high, more than half of the participants do not know the doses and when to stop its use; an important percentage showed a regular attitude regarding the subject
Conocimientos y actitudes sobre consumo preconcepcional de ácido fólico. Estudiantes de primer año de medicina. Universidad de Cuenca, 2020
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2020-11-17) García Salinas, María Belén; Delgado Andrade, Paola Gabriela; Mejía Chicaiza, Jorge Victoriano
Background: folic acid is a nutrient that is found naturally in different foods, including green vegetables and liver from animal sources, and in an artificial way, it is easy to find as a supplement in the market. Its consumption is beneficial since it contributes to the prevention of neural tube defects, mainly in developing countries, considerably reducing neonatal morbidity and mortality. Objective: to determine the level of knowledge and attitudes about preconceptional consumption of folic acid in first-year medical students at the University of Cuenca, 2020. Methodology: a descriptive, quantitative and prospective study was carried out in a sample of 141 first-year medical students at the University of Cuenca in 2020 out of a total of 220. The research was carried out with a confidence level of 95% and a 5% error rate. Results: the study carried out showed that 76% presented a deficient level of knowledge, being this independent of sex. In terms of attitudes, the entire sample recognized folic acid as beneficial before and during pregnancy, and more than 90% would recommend its use. Conclusions: The level of knowledge about the use of folic acid was deficient, and the level of attitudes regarding the subject are mostly fair
Relación del estado nutricional y alimentación emocional en adultos pertenecientes a la parroquia El Valle. 2023
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2024-02-21) Delgado Andrade, Paola Gabriela; Sánchez Peralta, María Nathalia
Background: Obesity and overweight represent a problem worldwide. This phenomenon has been linked to several factors, including emotional factors. Objective: To establish the relationship between nutritional status and emotional eating in adults belonging to the El Valle parish. Materials and methods: Observational, analytical cross-sectional study. The sample was 414 adults applying the proportion formula. The information was analyzed in the free software PSPP 1.2.0. To measure the association of the factors, chi square, Fisher's test and the prevalence ratio were used with a 95% confidence interval and a statistical significance of p < 0.05. The study was approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of the University of Cuenca. Results: the female population participated in a higher proportion (63.3%), with ages between 20 - 29 years. Regarding the nutritional status, overweight and obesity are present in 56.6% of the population. 51.9% and 71.3% of men and women respectively are emotional eaters. A statistically significant association between nutritional status and emotional eating is estimated. In addition, an association was found with: hours of sleep (PR 1.41 IC 1.05 - 1.88), physical activity (PR 1.61 IC 1.22 - 2.11) and depression (PR 1.48 IC 1 .13 – 1.95); all statistically significant (p < 0.05). Conclusions: More than half of the participants are overweight or obese, with a high frequency of emotional eating; with a statistically significant association between these two variables. The factors associated with nutritional status were: presence of depression, fewer hours of sleep and low level of physical activity.