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Factores de riesgo de hipertensión arterial: prevalencia y análisis multivariable en los conductores de taxis de la ciudad de Cuenca - Ecuador, año 2014
(Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2016-05) Galarza Armijos, Mónica Eulalia; Maldonado Merino, Kathia del Cisne; Suquinagua Pintado, Geovanna Estefanía; Mosquera Vallejo, Lorena Elizabeth
Objective: To determine risk factors for hypertension, its prevalence and multivariable analysis in taxi drivers in Cuenca - Ecuador, 2014. Materials and methods: It is a cross-sectional prevalence study, developed in taxis drivers’ residents in Cuenca - Ecuador. With a universe of 3,594 taxi drivers, for defining the sample size, it was estimated an error of 5% and reliability and accuracy of the sample it was considered in 95%, a 15% accreted for possible losses, resulting in 377 individuals. Prior informed consent and to obtain data, measuring weight, height, body mass index and blood pressure were carried out and a form was applied to determine the possible risk factors. Data was analyzed using SPSS 18.0 software. Results: The prevalence of hypertension was 15.6%. It was associated positively: age> 45years (prevalence ratio - RP: 2.23, confidence interval - CI (95%): 1.22- 4.06, p = 0.005), body mass index> 25 (RP: 3.19, CI: 1.19- 8.51, p = 0.010), family history (RP 3.01 (CI. 1.83-4.96) p = 0.000), consuming more than 5 meals a day (RP 3.50, CI: 2.22-5.50 p = 0.000), add extra salt to prepared food (RP 2.00 CI: 1.26-3.18 p = 0.003), work more than 8 hours (RP 1.51, CI: 1.32-1.81 p = 0.005), stress (RP 2.15, CI: 1.36- 3.41 and p = 0.001 ). Cconclusion: The prevalence of hypertension in taxi drivers was 15.6%. A significant association between hypertension and risk factors were determined: BMI> 25, family history, consuming> 5 meals a day, adding extra salt to prepared food, work> 8 hours, inactivity and stress
Prevalencia de complicaciones mediatas y factores asociados en pacientes post apendicectomía laparoscópica, en el Hospital José Carrasco Arteaga. Cuenca; 2019
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2019-05-13) Galarza Armijos, Mónica Eulalia; Aguilar Gaibor, Carlos Iván
BACKGROUND: Acute appendicitis represents a surgical emergency and a public health problem, with a 10% prevalence of complications (1). According to the Ministry of Public Health, it represents the primary cause of morbidity in Ecuador (2). OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and associated factors with mediate complications in post-laparoscopic appendectomy patients. José Carrasco Arteaga Hospital, Cuenca; 2019. METHOD: Analytical, cross-sectional, observational study, infinite universe, sample 215 (lowest prevalence 5.33%), unit of analysis: clinical history, using a form the information from the AS400 system was collected from randomized patients. The information was entered into Excel 2016 and SPSS 15.0. Frequency distributions and percentages were used to synthesize the data, and for the association OR, 95% CI, and for statistical significance the value of p<0.05. RESULTS: The prevalence of mediate complications was 13.5%, the most frequent being surgical site infection (6%). The associated factors include: delay in seeking medical attention> 24h (OR: 2.23, CI: 1.014 – 4.936), complicated acute appendicitis (OR: 2.3, CI: 1.045 – 5.087) and absence of prophylactic antibiotic treatment (OR: 4.15, CI: 1.401 – 12.289). These risk factors were statistically significant (p = 0.042, p = 0.035, p = 0.006 respectively). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of mediate complications in this study is similar to those reported in other neighboring countries, however, it is higher than that found in our city in another institution. Complications are associated with factors such as: delay in seeking medical attention> 24h, complicated acute appendicitis, and absence of prophylactic antibiotic therapy.
Prevalencia y factores de riesgo a hipertensión arterial, en los conductores de taxis del Cantón Cuenca en el período 2014.
(2015) Galarza Armijos, Mónica Eulalia; Maldona Merino, Kathia del Cisne; Suquinagua Pintado, Geovanna Estefania; Mosquera Vallejo, Lorena Elizabeth
BACKGROUND: The taxi driver is constantly subjected to high levels of stress; in addition most of the time is sedentary, favoring excess weight due to low physical activity and eating too much, factors that contribute to cardiovascular diseases. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with hypertension in taxi drivers of Cuenca, in 2014. METHODS: A cross sectional study of prevalence in a universe of 3594 taxi drivers, and a sample of 377 randomly members was developed. The data were obtained applying a form; also anthropometric measures were taken. Data was analyzed using SPSS software. RESULTS: A total of 369 men (97.9%) and 8 women (2.1%). The prevalence of hypertension was 15.6%; 12.5% in > 45 years. High blood pressure was positively associated with: BMI> 25, family history, consuming more than 5 meals per day, adding extra salt to prepared food, working more than 8 hours, sedentary lifestyle, and stress. There was no statistical association between hypertension and sex, sleeping less than 8 hours, eating in less than 30 minutes, consumption junk food, cigarette and alcohol. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of hypertension was 15.6%; besides there was significant association between hypertension and risk factors as: BMI> 25, family history, consuming more than 5 meals per day, adding extra salt to prepared food, working more than 8 hours, sedentary lifestyle and stress.