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    ANSIEDAD, DEPRESIÓN Y ESTRÉS Y SU RELACIÓN CON EL RENDIMIENTO ACADÉMICO DE BACHILLERATO DE LA UNIDAD EDUCATIVA CAMILO GALLEGOS, BIBLIÁN 2025-2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-06-04) Morocho Cuenca, Silvia Elizabeth; Seraquive Lozano, Leidy Najhely; Clavijo Morocho, Nube Janeth
    Background: Anxiety, depression and stress are disorders that directly influence the academic performance of high school students, but they can go unnoticed or be misinterpreted as "laziness" or "rebelliousness". Therefore, it is key that educational institutions promote emotional-psychological support programs for coping. Objective: To identify the relationship between anxiety, depression and stress with academic performance in high school students of the Camilo Gallegos Educational Unit, Biblián canton 2025-2026. Methodology: An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out with a census sample of 167 students between the first and third years of high school. The data were analyzed using the JAMOVI 2.7.12 program. Methods: The DASS-21 instrument was used to determine the levels of symptoms of these disorders; academic performance was obtained from the previous year and was codified by Article 194. Results: they are demonstrated in tables of frequencies, percentages, statistical relationships with the chisquare test. Evidencing, mostly moderate levels of stress, while anxiety and depression remain at normal levels, in terms of academic performance, most students achieved the required learning, there is a statistically significant relationship between academic performance and high school years (χ² = 35.6; p = 0.001); however, no significant associations were found between anxiety and depression levels with academic performance (p > 0.05). In conclusion, stress represents the main emotional factor that affects students, so it is recommended to strengthen psychological-emotional support networks to improve academic performance.
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    RIESGOS ERGONÓMICOS EN ESTUDIANTES DE BACHILLERATO DE LA UNIDAD EDUCATIVA NABÓN. AZUAY, 2024-2025
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-05-28) Sánchez Jácome, Javier Alejandro; Santos Quezada, Estefany del Rosario; Campoverde Cisneros, Manuel Alfredo
    Background: Ergonomics, according to the International Ergonomics Association, is the science that studies the interactions of human beings and components of a system, in addition to the profession that makes use of theoretical foundations, data and methods to propose designs aimed at human well-being and optimization of the system. In the educational field, it is essential to ensure the well-being of students and improve their academic performance by adapting the environment to their physical and cognitive needs. Objective: The general objective of the study was to evaluate ergonomic risks in high school students at the Nabón Educational Unit. Methodology: A study was carried out with a quantitative, analytical, crosssectional approach. The study was carried out in the Nabón Educational Unit, corresponding to Zone 6. The study universe was made up of all high school students enrolled in the Nabón Educational Unit and who met the inclusion criteria. Results: It was observed that with the REBA instrument in terms of the general risk level, 69.1% of the students are at a medium level, which requires preventive intervention to avoid long-term problems. While with the RULA instrument, in terms of the general risk level, 80.9% of students face medium risks, which indicates that the majority need preventive adjustments. Conclusion: It has been concluded that the study of ergonomic risks through the RULA and REBA tools has shown that a considerable portion of the population suffers from incorrect postures and repetitive movements during the school day, which could cause musculoskeletal discomfort or damage to long term if not managed correctly.
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    FACTORES DE RIESGO QUE INFLUYEN EN LA SALUD MENTAL DE LOS ESTUDIANTES DE LA CARRERA DE ENFERMERÍA DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE CUENCA, 2024-2025
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-05-27) Lojano Tuquiñahui, Doris Jackeline; Jimenez Tamayo, Steven Nicolas; Rodríguez Sánchez, Dolores Amparito
    Background: Mental Health can be altered by different circumstances in the university context, this is why Nursing students are not the exception, they are under situations of greater pressure or stress, such as internships, workload, substance abuse, work andothers; these interacting negatively with the risk factors that each student has or may present, generate significant consequences for the Mental Health of the students. Objective: Toanalyze the risk factors that influence the mental health of nursing students at the Universityof Cuenca, 2024 - 2025. Methodology: A quantitative, analytical, cross-sectional study was carried out on students of the Nursing career at the University of Cuenca through the direct application of a questionnaire created by the authors and validated by experts, plus the Mental Health questionnaire GHQ-12, which evaluates the relationship of some factors with the risk of having a Mental Health disorder. Results: The analysis of the results showed that there is a statistically significant relationship (p-value <0.05) between the risk of mental health disorder and factors such as age, cycle, economic support, lifestyle, violence and history of mental health. Conclusion: In the study, it was possible to prove that there is a statistically significant relationship between several factors and the risk of Mental Healthdisorders, since about 60.9% of the participants present this risk.
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    FACTORES ASOCIADOS AL RETARDO DEL CRECIMIENTO EN NEONATOS EN EL HOSPITAL HUMANITARIO “PABLO JARAMILLO CRESPO”, CUENCA 2023
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-05-26) Cedillo Delgado, Micaela Samantha; Ulloa Peña, Ruth Esther
    Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO) defines growth retardation as low height for age, which indicates that the potentially desired linear growth is not achieved, resulting in nutritional and health deficiency, in addition to long-term people tend to have side effects such as reduced cognitive and physical development, together with reduced productive capacity and poor health. Objective: To determine the factors associated with growth retardation in neonates at the "Pablo Jaramillo Crespo" Humanitarian Hospital in the city of Cuenca 2023. Methodology: The present ``quantitative analytical cross-sectional cohort`` study will help us to identify the factors involved in growth retardation in newborns, a review of the clinical history will be carried out, and some of the factors that include within of growth, as well as the growth curves, which indicate the height, weight and size of the newborn during its first four weeks of life, in each of these curves, the x-axis presents the age and the y-axis length or height in centimeters. Age is marked as completed weeks from birth to 3 months of age; as completed months from 3 to 12 months; subsequently as completed years and months. In addition, the Maternal Perinatal Clinical History (Form No. 051) will be reviewed, this is an instrument for obtaining and monitoring the data of the mother and the newborn. Results: The results obtained from this study identify the main factors associated with neonatal growth retardation. Currently, this issue is highly relevant due to circumstances that arise during the gestational period in the mother, such as low economic resources and sociodemographic characteristics. Additionally, it is crucial to understand the factors predisposing to this type of alteration.
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    PERCEPCIONES Y EXPERIENCIAS SOBRE EL PROCESO DE ACEPTACIÓN DE LOS FAMILIARES ANTE LA HOSPITALIZACIÓN DE PACIENTES CON ESQUIZOFRENIA, EN EL HOSPITAL PSIQUIÁTRICO HUMBERTO UGALDE CAMACHO C.R.A 2025-2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-05-26) Quishpe Chapa, Eimy Fernanda; Rodriguez Chimbo, Jennifer Nicole; Rodríguez Sánchez, Dolores Amparito
    Background: Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects 24 million people worldwide. It is characterized by alterations in perception, thinking, and behavior; it is one of the main causes of psychiatric care, with a high percentage of hospital discharges. In this context, the family plays a fundamental role in the treatment and recovery process, providing emotional support and promoting therapeutic adherence. However, no studies have been conducted in Azuay to explore the perceptions and experiences of family members regarding the process of accepting the hospitalization of patients with schizophrenia. Objectives: To explore the perceptions and experiences of family members regarding the process of accepting the hospitalization of patients with schizophrenia at the CRA Cuenca 2025-2026. Methods: This is a qualitative study with a phenomenological design. The universe includes relatives of patients with schizophrenia hospitalized in the CRA. Sampling was performed for convenience, until the sample was saturated. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted and recorded prior to consent, in accordance with ethical principles. The data were transcribed and analyzed in Atlas.ti. Results: The purpose of this study was to understand the perceptions and experiences of family members regarding the process of accepting the hospitalization of patients with schizophrenia in the CRA, with the aim of generating information that contributes to the design of more effective psychosocial interventions that promote family well-being and strengthen their role in the patient's recovery.
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    PERCEPCIÓN DE LA APLICACIÓN DEL PROCESO DE ATENCIÓN DE ENFERMERÍA EN PROFESIONALES DEL CENTRO DE SALUD TOMEBAMBA, CUENCA 2024 - 2025
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-05-22) Quito Zumba, Nataly Domenica; Roldán Muzha, Cristina Fernanda; Peñafiel Peñafiel, Marcia Beatriz
    Background: The Nursing Care Process (PAE), is a method that promotes reflective, individualized and results-driven care, aims to build a structure that can cover and individualize the needs of the patient, family and community. The implementation of EAP strengthens the capacity to provide quality care. Objectives: To identify the perception of the application of the Nursing Care Process in professionals of the Tomebamba Health Center, Cuenca 2024-2025. Methods: A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted among the nurses of the Tomebamba Health Center, the type of sampling was by convenience and the technique used was the in-depth interview, the analysis and coding of the data were performed in the ATLAS.ti platform Results: Through the interviews conducted, it was evidenced that the PAE is not adequately applied in the Tomebamba Health Center, therefore the professionals with more work experience have a negative perception of this tool. The main barriers identified include work overload, lack of updated knowledge in professionals with more work experience, lack of personnel and the high number of patients, which limits its correct implementation in daily practice. Conclusion: The effective implementation of the ECP at the Tomebamba Health Center is compromised by multiple organizational and professional barriers. To improve the quality of care and optimize comprehensive patient care, it is necessary to address these challenges through strategies that strengthen knowledge.
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    INFLUENCIA DE LOS HÁBITOS ALIMENTICIOS EN EL ESTADO NUTRICIONAL DEL PERSONAL ADMINISTRATIVO Y OPERATIVO DEL SERVICIO INTEGRADO DE SEGURIDAD ECU911, CUENCA 2024-2025
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-05-22) Morocho Calle, Cinthya Lizbeth; Sanmartin Garzón, Evelyn Gabriela; Villa Plaza, Carmen Mercedes
    Overweight and obesity are a public health problem in Ecuador. According to the National Health and Nutrition Survey (ENSANUT), 63.6% of adults have these eating disorders, with a higher prevalence in women (67.4%) than in men (59.7%). In this context, a study was conducted to determine the influence of eating habits on the nutritional status of the personnel of the Integrated Security Service ECU 911 in Cuenca, during the period 2024-2025. The present study is a quantitative descriptive observational cross-sectional cohort approach, with a sample of 73 administrative and operational workers. The study population is predominantly composed of men (73.97%) and women (26.03%), with ages mainly between 20 and 39 years old. A 19-question multiple-choice questionnaire on eating behavior was used for data collection. The results revealed that 75.34% of the participants present eating disorders, distributed as: 36.99% overweight, 30.14% with Obesity Grade I and 8.22% with Obesity Grade II. This study allowed us to understand how eating habits impact the nutritional status of workers, highlighting key aspects such as meal times, cooking methods, reasons for avoiding certain foods and who is in charge of preparing their meals. These factors are fundamental to the way in which each person structures their daily diet. The findings served as a basis for designing and implementing effective strategies to promote healthy eating in the work environment to improve quality of life and work performance.
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    PERCEPCIONES Y EXPERIENCIAS DE LA SALUD MENTAL DE LOS ESTUDIANTES DE LAS CARRERAS DE LICENCIATURAS MÉDICAS DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE CUENCA 2024 - 2025
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-05-21) Salazar Plaza, Elizabeth Cristina; Zamora Beltrán, Paula Daniela; Rodríguez Sánchez, Dolores Amparito
    Background: Vitamin D is a steroid synthesized in the skin through sunlight and dietary intake. Important for its skeletal effects, in addition to its effects on organs and systems. Highlighting the hypothesis of Vitamin D supplementation as a potential intervention to reduce risks and improve prognosis in prediabetic patients. Objective: To identify the effect of vitamin D supplementation in prediabetic patients on the development of type 2 diabetes. Methodology: A narrative literature review study on the effect of vitamin D supplementation in prediabetic patients on the development of type 2 diabetes was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Scielo and Science direct using the PICO strategy, boolean operators and advanced search filters. The GRADE scale and AMSTAR-2 were used to evaluate the quality of the studies. Results: Thirteen studies (7 clinical trials, 3 meta-analyses and 3 systematic reviews) were selected for data extraction, 8 studies indicated that they had a statistically significant association between vitamin D supplementation, producing a positive impact on the prevention of IIDM. The evidence found was of high, moderate and low quality. Conclusions: Vitamin D supplementation in prediabetics showed in several studies an improvement in pancreatic betacell function reducing the risk of developing IIDM while in other studies it did not obtain a statistically significant response, so long-term and unbiased studies are still needed.
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    PERCEPCIONES Y EXPERIENCIAS DE LA SALUD MENTAL DE LOS ESTUDIANTES DE LA CARRERA DE MEDICINA DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE CUENCA, 2024 – 2025
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-05-20) Abril Valarezo, Cinthya Carolina; Castillo Coronel, Karla Estefanía; Burgueño Alcalde, Francisca
    The Mental Health of medical students is a topic of great importance nowadays, due to the high academic and emotional demands they may face within the career and in their professional training. Despite this its relevance is still a stigmatizing issue within society. With this context, the objective of this study is to explore the perceptions and experiences of Mental Health in medical students at the University of Cuenca. It was based on the phenomenological paradigm, with a qualitative design of descriptive scope, the method used for data collection were semi-structured in-depth interviews and convenience sampling was used (one student for each cycle of the career, including LGBTIQ+ community); the information collected will allow to know the perceptions and experiences of students and understand how these influence their mental health. The results obtained in this study will serve to propose strategies for the promotion and prevention of mental health within the medical career of the University of Cuenca with the joint support of University Welfare.
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    CARATERISTICAS DE LA APLICACION DE LAS TECNICAS DE ENFERMERIA A LOS PACIENTES CON PATOLOGIA INFECTO-CONTAGIOSA DEL AREA DE PEDIATRIA DEL HOSPITAL "VICIENTE CORRAL MOSCOSO", CUENCA 1991 - 1992
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 1993) Minchala, Blanca; Morejon, Eva; Paida, Martha; Verdugo, Adriana
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    ESTADO COGNITIVO Y GRADO DE DEPENDENCIA EN ADULTOS MAYORES DEL CENTRO DE DESARROLLO COMUNITARIO, BIBLIÁN 2024-2025
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-05-12) Dutan Tacuri, Dayana Araceli; Marca Llanos, Ximena Gabriela; Peñafiel Peñafiel, Marcia Beatriz
    The increase in life expectancy of human beings, tends to the constant need to adequately identify the progress of functional abilities, such as cognitive impairment and the degree of dependence, problems of older adults that are caused by alterations in physical, emotional or social health, This situation merits timely intervention to promote independence and reduce neurological deterioration, therefore, it is important to apply the comprehensive geriatric mental assessment and basic activities of daily living, so that this knowledge contributes to improve the state of health and to manage preventive measures with the approach of nursing care. As a result of this, the present research aims to determine the cognitive status and degree of dependence in older adults of the Community Development Center, Biblián, 2024- 2025. For which the study was based on the quantitative design of cross-sectional descriptive type and the sample was about 360 older adults enrolled in the Community Development Center of Biblián, as an instrument of data collection was used the Barthel Index scale and the Minimental test (MMSE). The results obtained reveal that the population analyzed are mostly women between 75 and 89 years of age, showing high levels of cognitive impairment (74.2% mild to moderate) and functional dependence (94.2%). There is a predominance of lower-middle socioeconomic strata and low levels of functional dependence (94.2%).
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    RIESGO DE CONSUMO DE ALCOHOL Y DROGAS EN ESTUDIANTES DE BACHILLERATO DE LA UNIDAD EDUCATIVA MANUEL CÓRDOVA GALARZA, CUENCA 2024 - 2025
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-05-05) González Peralta, Evelyn Katherine; Pasaca Vera, Priscila Alejandra; Álvarez Heredia, María Fernanda
    The risk of substance use is a multifactorial phenomenon determined by internal and external factors that generate vulnerability in adolescence. Objective: To identify the level of risk of alcohol and drug use in high school students of the Manuel Córdova Galarza Educational Unit, Cuenca 2024 - 2025. Method: A quantitative, analytical and cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 223 students; data were collected through a sociodemographic data survey and the AUDIT, ASSIST and APGAR FAMILIAR instruments; SPSS v 25 and Excel programs were used for data analysis. Results: 51.1% of the sample was female; 59.6% belonged to middle adolescence, with a higher participation of third year high school students with 42.2%; 74.4% belonged to a functional family and 67.7% did not present migration of any of their parents. The study revealed low risk levels of consumption with 93.3% for alcohol and 76.7% for drugs. On the other hand, the sociodemographic variables showed no significant association with alcohol consumption, with the exception of family functionality, which showed a statistically significant relationship (P=0.039); likewise, substance consumption revealed a significant association in two variables, age (P=0.026) and family functionality (P=0.039).
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    ANSIEDAD Y ESTRÉS EN ESTUDIANTES DE LA CARRERA DE MEDICINA VETERINARIA DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE CUENCA, 2024–2025
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-04-27) Naula Galabay, Karen Gabriela; Peñaloza Ochoa, Katherine Elizabeth; Ulloa Peña, Ruth Esther
    Background: Anxiety and stress, defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as feelings of unease in the face of perceived threats and mental tension caused by difficult situations, are common problems faced by university students due to academic demands (1). In Latin America, more than 67% of university students experience moderate stress along with anxiety, affecting their mental health and academic performance. According to Columbia University, 37.4% of university students suffer from severe stress (2). In Ecuador, a study at the National University of Loja revealed that 45.5% of students have stress and 71.9% suffer from anxiety (3). Objective: To determine the prevalence of anxiety and stress in students of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cuenca, 2024-2025. Methodology: A cross-sectional analytical observational quantitative design was used, where the Hamilton Anxiety Scale and the SISCO Inventory were applied to a population of 368 students of Veterinary Medicine, and data were collected through the KoboToolbox platform. The figures were tabulated and analysed using Microsoft Excel and IBM SPSS Statics. Results: 34.24% and 66.85% reported mild anxiety and moderate stress respectively. The association with stress showed that there is a statistically significant link (p: 0.015) between being a woman and having moderate stress, as evidenced by 69.9% of the total study population. Conclusion: The prevalence of stress is representative in relation to female students of Veterinary Medicine.
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    EXPERIENCIAS Y PERCEPCIONES DEL RECESO ESCOLAR EN LA SALUD MENTAL Y EL BIENESTAR EMOCIONAL EN LOS ESTUDIANTES DE OCTAVO A DÉCIMO GRADO EN LA ESCUELA IGNACIO ESCANDÓN, 2025-2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-04-20) Cajamarca Gómez, Camila Noemi; Heredia Bermeo, Emily Alejandra; Jiménez Ayora, Julia Verónica
    School recess represents a fundamental moment for rest, socialization, and the creation of meaningful experiences within the educational environment, positively influencing students’ psychological, physical, and social well-being by promoting spaces for interaction, recreation, and disconnection from academic activities. Therefore, understanding how students experience and perceive school recess is essential, as it enables the identification of its influence on their emotional state, interpersonal relationships, and daily school dynamics. The objective of this study was to analyze experiences and perceptions of school recess and their relationship with mental health and emotional well-being among eighth- to tenth-grade students at Ignacio Escandón School. A qualitative study with a phenomenological approach was conducted, utilizing convenience sampling until data saturation was achieved, excluding students with impaired mental capacities that could potentially affect the accuracy of their responses. The data collection technique employed was the semi-structured interview, whose recordings were transcribed and analyzed using Atlas.ti software, ensuring confidentiality and anonymity. The results showed that school recess is perceived as a space for emotional and mental rest that contributes to stress reduction, improved mood, and strengthened interpersonal relationships. However, negative experiences were also identified, such as interpersonal conflicts, discrimination, and feelings of distress. Therefore, school recess plays a relevant role in promoting students’ mental health and emotional well-being.
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    PERCEPCIONES Y EXPERIENCIAS DE LAS USUARIAS SOBRE EL CUIDADO DEL PROFESIONAL DE ENFERMERÍA EN EL ÁREA GINECO OBSTETRICIA DEL HOSPITAL HOMERO CASTANIER CRESPO, AZOGUES, 2025-2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-04-22) Tixi Yupa, Nathaly Paola; Fajardo Campoverde, Roxana Dalila; Bermeo Vásquez, Zara Julieta
    Background: The care of nursing professionals in the gynecological-obstetric area is essential for the comprehensive care of women during the antepartum, childbirth and puerperium, since it not only covers clinical and technical aspects, but also influences emotional, psychological and social dimensions, directly impacting the experiences of users. Objective: To analyze the perceptions and experiences of the users attended by the nursing staff at the Homero Castanier Crespo Hospital in the area of gynecology-obstetrics, Azogues 2025-2026. Method: A qualitative study with a phenomenological approach was carried out to explore women's experiences, opinions and feelings about obstetric care, through semi-structured interviews with nine users. The analysis of the information was carried out with the ATLAS.ti program, through coding and content analysis. Expected results: the results obtained were included in 3 main categories, which are "sociodemographic characteristics of the users", where the following subcategories are included: "origin", "age" and "marital status", followed by the second category called "emotional impact", which identifies the following subcategories: "quality care", "comprehensive and holistic care", "humanized treatment", "professional hostility" and finally "emotional experiences" for Finally, we have the last category called "Communication Quality", which is made up of subcategories such as "Professional empathy", "Dehumanized treatment", "Unethical conduct", "Professional apathy", "Emotional alteration", "Inappropriate clinical care", "Mechanical care", "Violation of human rights" and "Lack of information", with this research it is expected to provide a clear vision of the experiences lived by the participating users.
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    PERCEPCIONES Y ACTITUDES SOBRE LA DONACIÓN DE ÓRGANOS Y TEJIDOS EN LOS INTERNOS DE LA CARRERA DE ENFERMERÍA DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE CUENCA 2025-2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-04-16) Inga Pérez, Ana Cristina; Díaz Chulde, David Santiago; Cabrera Guillén, Valeria Paola
    Organ and tissue donation is defined as an altruistic and humanitarian act that allows prolonging and improving the quality of life of patients with organ failure diseases, which can be from a living or cadaveric donor; which, marked by various social-cultural, economic and informational factors, limit a free and voluntary donation. Likewise, it is highlighted that the world population represents a rate of 150,000 solid donations in the latest statistics of 2022, regulations and infrastructures are essential in the transplant concession. All this is totally related to the role of nursing, since this is a support to help cope with the disease, it involves specific care and holistic care for the personal well-being of the patient and their family. The objective of this study was to explore the perceptions and attitudes about organ and tissue donation in the Interns of the Nursing Career of the University of Cuenca 2025-2026. The research adopted a qualitative phenomenological approach, with a sample of eleven Interns of the Nursing Career, data collection was through semi-structured interviews and the data were analyzed through the ATLAS.ti application. According to the results obtained, it was determined that Nursing Interns perceive various general notions of the subject, that regardless of cultural, religious, and economic ideologies, there are other primordial determinants such as altruism, ethics, values, and moral principles, directly related to the perception and general positive attitude regarding the issue of organ and tissue donation.
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    PREVALENCIA DE LA AUTOMEDICACIÓN EN ADULTOS MAYORES DE LAS PARROQUIAS RICAURTE Y EL VALLE, CIUDAD DE CUENCA 2025_2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-04-14) Mendez Avila, Esteban Mauricio; Tapia Machuca, Emily Samantha; Sanmartin Calle, Yesenia Alexandra
    Background: Self-medication has become an increasingly common practice and represents one of the most significant problems in public health today, as it replaces professional medical consultation. In older adults, this poses a considerable risk, given that most of this population has chronic diseases that require specific treatments, meaning that self-medication can cause adverse complications. Objective: To determine the prevalence of self-medication among older adults in the parishes of Ricaurte and El Valle in the city of Cuenca 2025_2026. Method: This is a descriptive quantitative, cross-sectional study using non-probabilistic convenience sampling. The population comprised a sample of 314 participants among older adults in the parishes of Ricaurte and El Valle, 155 and 159 people, respectively. Data collection was carried out using the (Data collection instrument to identify self-medication) in physical form. Results: The research yielded results that were presented in customized tables, indicating a prevalence of self-medication of 56.6% in the two parishes, with 80.65% in Ricaurte and 33.33% in El Valle. Therefore, the existence of self-medication behaviors in the study population was evident, since more than half of the universe (56.69%) engages in it.
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    ANSIEDAD Y ESTRÉS ACADÉMICO EN ESTUDIANTES DE BÁSICA SUPERIOR DE LA UNIDAD EDUCATIVA “LUIS CORDERO”, AZOGUES, 2025-2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-04-10) Coronel Rivera, Ana Belén; Sanango Ortiz, Nathaly Cecilia; Ulloa Peña, Ruth Esther
    Background: Anxiety and stress, defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), as feelings of uneasiness in the face of perceived threats and mental tension caused by difficult situations, are frequent problems that affect high school students due to the high academic demands. About 4% of the world's population currently suffers from an anxiety disorder and a third (34%) say that stress affects their lives several times. Objective: To determine the prevalence of anxiety and academic stress in high school students of the "Luis Cordero" Educational Unit, Azogues 2025-2026. Methodology: A quantitative analytical cross-sectional study was carried out, the universe was 223 students of upper elementary school of the Educational Unit "Luis Cordero", Azogues. The Hamilton Anxiety Scale and the SISCO Inventory for stress were applied. For the tabulation and analysis of the data, Microsoft Excel and Epi Info programs were used. Results: the prevalence of age varies between 11 and 15 years; giving a total of 60.09% of the female sex; within the ethnic group, 97.76% represent the mestizo group; and 78.16% belong to the urban area. Mild anxiety is the most frequent among students (65.47%), while moderate stress represents a high level (85.96%). Conclusion: The results obtained in this research show that the students of the upper elementary school of the "Luis Cordero" Educational Unit manifest a level of anxiety and stress of mild to moderate.
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    AUTOESTIMA Y TRASTORNOS ALIMENTICIOS EN ESTUDIANTES DE BACHILLERATO DE CIENCIAS DEL COLEGIO “TÉCNICO SALESIANO” CUENCA, 2025 – 2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-04-09) Palmerola Rodas, María Emilia; Paredes Mosquera, María del Cisne; Ulloa Peña, Ruth Esther
    Background: Eating disorders are a global health problem, due to their prevalence according to UNICEF and the Eating Disorders Association (ED), affecting adolescents (20%) and women (94%) aged 12-36 years. There are factors that trigger low self-esteem in adolescents such as: body image, weight loss and social pressure, increasing the risk of triggering eating disorders when trying to satisfy society and their own appearance through extreme eating behaviors. Objective: To determine self-esteem and eating disorders in high school students of Science at the “Salesian Technical” School Cuenca, 2025 – 2026. Methodology: The observational method was used, with a quantitative, analytical and cross-sectional approach, 224 high school students of Sciences of the “Salesian Technical” School were identified. Two instruments were applied: Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and EAT-26 Questionnaire, using IBM SPSS 27 programs. Chi-square (𝑋2), and a P-value <0.05 were used for the association. The results are presented in a single, double-entry table. Results: Of 224 school science students who participated, 20.98% were at risk of presenting EDs and 3.1% had medium selfesteem, 96.88% had low self-esteem; in addition, it was identified that there is no statistically significant relationship between self-esteem and EDs since it has a p-value of 0.658. Conclusion: The study showed the absence of the relationship between self-esteem and EDs, because there are possible factors such as: mental, emotional, academic and sociocultural health, which are not the subject of this study.
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    Riesgos psicosociales en docentes de la Unidad Educativa Santa Isabel y la Unidad Educativa Jaime Roldós Aguilera, Santa Isabel, Cuenca, 2025-2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-04-09) Naranjo Jacho, Vanessa Elizabeth; Cedillo León, Irenn Margarita; Ulloa Peña, Ruth Esther
    Background: Psychosocial risks refer to the working and social conditions of the worker. Teachers are vulnerable, as the face high levels of stress, excessive workloads, job instability and insecurity, and high job demands, which negatively impact their emotional, physical, and social well-being. Objective: To determine the psychosocial risks in teachers of the Santa Isabel Educational Unit and the Jaime Roldós Aguilera Educational Unit, Santa Isabel, Cuenca 2025-2026. Methodology: Quantitative, analytical, cross-sectional study with a universe of 81 teachers from the Santa Isabel and Jaime Roldós Aguilera Educational Units. A questionnaire on sociodemographic variables and the psychosocial risk assessment questionnaire in the workplace, designed by the Ministry of Labor of Ecuador, were applied. The Epi info 7.2 program was used for data analysis and tabulation, and psychosocial between sociodemographic variables and psychosocial risks was analyzed using Pearson´s chi-square test (X2), p-value < 0.05. Results: Of the 81 teachers who participated in the study, 63% presented low risk and 37% medium risk. It was identified that most of the sample consisted of women, aged between 35 and 45 years, with married status predominating. Conclusion: In this study, the low risk level was the most representative. No statistically significant relationship was found between the level of psychosocial risk and the variables of age, sex, and marital status, so the research hypothesis was rejected.