Browsing by Author "Mosquera Vallejo, Lorena Elizabeth"

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Influencia de la televisión en el rendimiento escolar y estado nutricional de los niños y niñas de la escuela Manuel Muñoz Cueva de la ciudad de Cuenca. 2001-2002
(2003) Borja Robalino, Brigith Vanessa; Campoverde Andrade, Manuel Alejandro; Castro Calle, Mónica Primavera; Quizhpe Peralta, Arturo Octavio; Mosquera Vallejo, Lorena Elizabeth
The main influence of television is its overly active role in shaping the behavior of children without any mediation of reflection against the manipulation of the media. This paper studies the influence of television on school performance and nutritional status of children in the school Manuel Muñoz Cave Cuenca. In 77 children, aged; 7 and 12 years, were studied variables; old TV time, programming type, influence of children, family roles, family socioeconomic status, nutritional status and school performance. Results 98.7 percent of households are lower class and middle; 96.1 percent have television, the most watched programs: novels, cartoons and sitcoms. 55 percent are malnourished, regardless of the number of hours they see telvisión; We attribute this fact to a multi-causal factor. 73 percent have high and good school performance; considering their influence to maternal care, as 52 of 77 children in their care
Nomofobia en estudiantes de décimo ciclo de la Carrera de Medicina de la Universidad de Cuenca, 2023-2024
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2024-07-15) Iñiguez Sarmiento, Wendy Vanessa; Soliz Miranda, Camila Alexandra; Mosquera Vallejo, Lorena Elizabeth
Background: Nomophobia, known as the «fear of being without a mobile phone», has increased in recent times and has been linked to various challenges that affect mental health and behavior. Objective: To determine the presence and manifestations of nomophobia in medical students at the University of Cuenca 2024. Methods: A quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out. The study population was the tenth cycle students to whom the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) was applied, with a sample of 86 students. The data will be transcribed into a Microsoft Excel 2019 spreadsheet and processed in the SPSS v.26 statistical software. Descriptive statistics are presented in tables. Results: All students presented nomophobia; The most frequent level of nomophobia was moderate with 68.6% and the average nomophobia score obtained in the sample was 67.48 points (95% CI: 63.72–71.23). Of the total students, 58.1% are women, 73.3% are between 22 and 25 years old (M=24.6; SD=1.67 years), 81.4% are single and 76.7% reside in urban areas. Conclusions: Among medical students of the tenth cycle of Medicine at the University of Cuenca, a higher frequency of a moderate level of nomophobia was found, the majority are between 22 and 25 years old, predominately female, single, and residents of urban areas.
Patrones alimenticios de la población del cantón "El Tambo", 2016
(2017) Quezada Miranda, Edgar Lizandro; Rivera Robles, César Eduardo; Achig Balarezo, David Ricardo; Mosquera Vallejo, Lorena Elizabeth
Background. - Ecuador is a country where there are different cultures, traditions, which can be modified over time. The canton "El Tambo" located in the province of Cañar is a clear example of this as it is recognized for its history and cultural richness. The present investigation was carried out to determine the food patterns in Tambo. Related studies have been conducted in the country, but none in this canton. Objective. - Identify the food patterns of the inhabitants of "El Tambo". Methodology. - A quantitative, cross-sectional descriptive study was used. The sample was calculated with a heterogeneity of 50%, a margin of error of 8% and a confidence level of 95%, obtaining a total of 150 heads of households, the same ones that were Drawn through the EPI DAT version 3.1 program with the selection of the sampling command, data were of the area. Conclusion. - The food patterns of El Tambo show that there is a high consumption of carbohydrates, less consumption of proteins, vegetables, fruits and, fats. collected through the Food Consumption Frequency Survey and 24-hour Reminder. SPSS and Microsoft Excel were used to create a database for tabulation. Results. - 81.3% of heads of families were female, 36.7% were between 45 and 64 years of age. 69.4% ingest more than 1500 kcal per day. 76.0% of consumption corresponds to potato, rice (64.7%) and maize (32.7%). The orange and apple are of greater consumption with the 42,0 and 38,0% respectively. 55.3% consume chicken between 4 to 6 pounds for 2 to 3 times a week and to a lesser extent meat remainder. 52% sow in plots and 51.3% consume their crop. 32.0% of the respondents seldom consume from stores and 77.3% still make purchases in the popular markets
Prevalencia de depresión y factores asociados en los estudiantes de medicina de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca. 2014
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2015-11-11) Solórzano Bernita, Rosa Elizabeth; Pacurucu Castillo, Saúl Francisco; Mosquera Vallejo, Lorena Elizabeth
MAIN OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of depression and associated factors in students of the Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Cuenca 2014. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a cross-sectional study. The universe was 1373 students enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Cuenca. The sample consisted of 195 students was obtained by simple random sampling and calculation based on the 95 % confidence. Test of Hamilton and socio demographic form was used for data collection. The information collected was analyzed in the program SPSS statistical measures as frequencies, percentages, OR, 95% CI and p value < 0.05 was used. RESULTS: A total of 195 students were included in this review, mean age 21 ± 3 years; Women were 59%, and 41% men. In types / levels of depression mild depression predominance with a percentage 33.8% (CI 95% 0,27- 040). The association between depression and sex provided a OR 0.378, 95% CI 0,209- 0.684 and p = 0.001, with the other factors was no statistical significance. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of depression was 47.7% (95% CI 0.41- 0.55) found a significant association with sex.
Relación de los factores socio económicos y culturales con la discapacidad por deficiencias físicas en Cuenca: un enfoque desde la promoción de la salud hacia una propuesta de reorientación de servicios. Cuenca 2005- 2006
(2006) Zhindón Galán, Martha Dalila; Mosquera Vallejo, Lorena Elizabeth
Seguridad alimentaria y nutricional de los niños menores de 5 años de edad en la Parroquia San Joaquín del cantón Cuenca, 2013
(2014) Sarmiento Álvarez, Jammil Emiliano; Trelles Guzmán, Carlos Raúl; Sánchez León, Cristian David; Acurio Páez, Fausto David; Mosquera Vallejo, Lorena Elizabeth
Objective: Establish the food security of families and nutritional status of children less than 5 years of age in the parish of San Joaquin. Methods: This research is an observational, cross-sectional and analytical study. The chosen location was the home of the children under 5 years old of the parish of San Joaquin, who reside in this community in 2013, for which was taken as an approximate number of 805 children under 5 years old and their families, as Universe, from the last census (2010). The sample size was calculated using the EpiDat program, taking into account the prevalence of 35.83% of undernutrition in the parish, we obtained as a result a total of 250 children under 5 years old with 95% confidence, we made an cluster sample using the sectoral division of INEC. The instrument used was a validated form, electronic scales and stadiometer. Results: 61% of food-insecure homes, 34% of children under 5 years old have chronic malnutrition; poverty by unsatisfied basic needs (PUBN) is 70%. Conclusions: There was a direct relationship, where there are almost 2 times more probabilities that a child of 5 years old with a family with UBN poverty suffer from food insecurity, 2 times more probabilities that a child under 5 years old with a family with food insecurity suffer from chronic malnutrition and 3 times more probabilities that a child under 5 years old with a family with UBN poverty suffer malnutrition. Keywords: FOOD SECURITY, CHRONIC MALNUTRITION, FOOD SECURITY SCALE, POVERTY.