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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 122(3): e202310204, jun. 2024. tab, gráf
Article in English, Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1554934

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Introducción. El descenso de las coberturas de vacunación fue muy significativo en la última década. Los pediatras son una pieza fundamental para recuperar coberturas y aumentar la confianza en la vacunación. Objetivos. Describir la percepción de los pediatras acerca del conocimiento y prácticas sobre vacunas, e identificar barreras en el acceso. Métodos. Estudio analítico observacional, mediante encuesta en línea. Se incluyeron variables del perfil del profesional, capacitación y barreras en inmunizaciones. Resultados. Participaron 1696 pediatras (tasa de respuesta: 10,7 %), media de 50,4 años. El 78,7 % fueron mujeres. El 78,2 % contaba con ≥10 años de ejercicio profesional. El 78,4 % realizaba atención ambulatoria y el 56,0 % en el subsector privado. El 72,5 % realizó una capacitación en los últimos 2 años. Se manifestaron "capacitados" para transmitir a sus pacientes los beneficios de las vacunas: 97,2 %; objetivos de campañas: 87,7 %; contraindicaciones: 82,4 %; efectos adversos: 78,9 %; recupero de esquemas: 71,2 %; notificación de ESAVI: 59,5 %. La proporción fue estadísticamente superior, en todos los aspectos, en pediatras con ≥10 años de ejercicio y en aquellos con capacitación reciente (p ≤ 0,01). Barreras identificadas en el acceso a la vacunación: falsas contraindicaciones (62,3 %); falta temporaria de vacunas (46,4 %); motivos culturales (41,4 %); horario restringido del vacunatorio (40,6 %). Conclusiones. La percepción del grado de capacitación fue variable según el aspecto de la vacunación. Aquellos con mayor tiempo de ejercicio profesional y con actualización reciente se manifestaron con mayor grado de capacidad. Se identificaron múltiples barreras frecuentes asociadas al acceso en la vacunación.


Introduction. The decline in vaccination coverage has been very significant in the past decade. Pediatriciansplay a key role in catching-up coverage and increasing confidence in vaccination. Objectives. To describe pediatricians' perceptions of vaccine knowledge and practices and to identify barriers to access. Methods. Observational, analytical study using an online survey. Variables related to professional profile, training and barriers to vaccination were included. Results. A total of 1696 pediatricians participated (response rate: 10.7%). Their mean age was 50.4 years; 78.7% were women; 78.2% had ≥ 10 years of experience; 78.4% provided outpatient care and 56.0%, in the private subsector; and 72.5% received training in the past 2 years. Respondents described themselves as "trained" in convey the following aspects to their patients: benefits of vaccines: 97.2%; campaign objectives: 87.7%; contraindications: 82.4%; adverse effects: 78.9%; catchup vaccination: 71.2%; reporting of events supposedly attributable to vaccination or immunization: 59.5%. The proportion was statistically higher in all aspects, among pediatricians with ≥ 10 years of experience and those who received training recently (p ≤ 0.01). The barriers identified in access to vaccination were false contraindications (62.3%), temporary vaccine shortage (46.4%), cultural reasons (41.4%), and restricted vaccination center hours (40.6%). Conclusions. The perception of the level of training varied depending on the vaccination-related aspect. Pediatricians with more years of professional experience and those who received recent updates perceivedthemselves as more trained. Multiple barriers associated with access to vaccination were identified.


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Humans , Middle Aged , Vaccines , Vaccination , Perception , Argentina , Surveys and Questionnaires , Pediatricians
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Arch Argent Pediatr ; 122(3): e202310204, 2024 06 01.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38320210

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Introduction. The decline in vaccination coverage has been very significant in the past decade. Pediatricians play a key role in catching-up coverage and increasing confidence in vaccination. Objectives. To describe pediatricians' perceptions of vaccine knowledge and practices and to identify barriers to access. Methods. Observational, analytical study using an online survey. Variables related to professional profile, training and barriers to vaccination were included. Results. A total of 1696 pediatricians participated (response rate: 10.7%). Their mean age was 50.4 years; 78.7% were women; 78.2% had ≥ 10 years of experience; 78.4% provided outpatient care and 56.0%, in the private subsector; and 72.5% received training in the past 2 years. Respondents described themselves as "trained" in convey the following aspects to their patients: benefits of vaccines: 97.2%; campaign objectives: 87.7%; contraindications: 82.4%; adverse effects: 78.9%; catch- up vaccination: 71.2%; reporting of events supposedly attributable to vaccination or immunization: 59.5%. The proportion was statistically higher in all aspects, among pediatricians with ≥ 10 years of experience and those who received training recently (p ≤ 0.01). The barriers identified in access to vaccination were false contraindications (62.3%), temporary vaccine shortage (46.4%), cultural reasons (41.4%), and restricted vaccination center hours (40.6%). Conclusions. The perception of the level of training varied depending on the vaccination-related aspect. Pediatricians with more years of professional experience and those who received recent updates perceived themselves as more trained. Multiple barriers associated with access to vaccination were identified.


Introducción. El descenso de las coberturas de vacunación fue muy significativo en la última década. Los pediatras son una pieza fundamental para recuperar coberturas y aumentar la confianza en la vacunación. Objetivos. Describir la percepción de los pediatras acerca del conocimiento y prácticas sobre vacunas, e identificar barreras en el acceso. Métodos. Estudio analítico observacional, mediante encuesta en línea. Se incluyeron variables del perfil del profesional, capacitación y barreras en inmunizaciones. Resultados. Participaron 1696 pediatras (tasa de respuesta: 10,7 %), media de 50,4 años. El 78,7 % fueron mujeres. El 78,2 % contaba con ≥10 años de ejercicio profesional. El 78,4 % realizaba atención ambulatoria y el 56,0 % en el subsector privado. El 72,5 % realizó una capacitación en los últimos 2 años. Se manifestaron "capacitados" para transmitir a sus pacientes los beneficios de las vacunas: 97,2 %; objetivos de campañas: 87,7 %; contraindicaciones: 82,4 %; efectos adversos: 78,9 %; recupero de esquemas: 71,2 %; notificación de ESAVI: 59,5 %. La proporción fue estadísticamente superior, en todos los aspectos, en pediatras con ≥10 años de ejercicio y en aquellos con capacitación reciente (p ≤ 0,01). Barreras identificadas en el acceso a la vacunación: falsas contraindicaciones (62,3 %); falta temporaria de vacunas (46,4 %); motivos culturales (41,4 %); horario restringido del vacunatorio (40,6 %). Conclusiones. La percepción del grado de capacitación fue variable según el aspecto de la vacunación. Aquellos con mayor tiempo de ejercicio profesional y con actualización reciente se manifestaron con mayor grado de capacidad. Se identificaron múltiples barreras frecuentes asociadas al acceso en la vacunación.


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Vaccination , Vaccines , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Argentina , Pediatricians , Perception
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Vaccine X ; 14: 100339, 2023 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37577262

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Introduction: In Argentina, a pentavalent whole-cell pertussis vaccine (wP) is used in the National Immunization Program, however hexavalent acellular pertussis (aP) vaccines are available in the private market. Objective: To describe parent or guardians perceptions on reactogenicity, daily routine and satisfaction after a first or third dose of a wP-pentavalent plus IPV (wP-group) or the fully-liquid aP-hexavalent vaccine (aP-group) in infants. Material and methods: This was a prospective observational and analytical study. Parents or guardians of infants born at term attending a public or private vaccination center in Buenos Aires City were invited to participate. All parents or guardians had completed 12-year schooling and were asked to fill out an online 7-day post vaccination questionnaire. The questionnaire was validated as the first phase of the study. Descriptive analysis of study variables was carried out, REDCap was used for the online survey, and STATA 14 for data analysis. Results: 1071 parents or guardians answered the questionnaire (response rate 82%), 530 for wP-group and 541 for aP-group.Local and systemic adverse reactions, in groups wP and aP respectively, were: pain 83%, 28%; swelling 63%, 16%; redness 52%, 22%; irritability 72%, 52%; fever 37%, 8%; loss of appetite 36%, 19%; drowsiness 38%, 27%; and vomiting 15%, 11%.Impact on daily life: social activities 36%, 20%; routine 48%, 24%; mood 39%, 23%; vitality 47%, 24%; sleep 50%, 30%; and appetite 22%, 7%.Parents were satisfied with the vaccination process in 96% and 98% for wP-group and aP-group respectively. Parents reported willingness to bring infant for future vaccine doses in 97% and 99% for wP-group and aP-group respectively. Conclusions: Reported reactogenicity and impact on family daily routine was higher in infants receiving wP-pentavalent than aP-hexavalent vaccines. Parents in both groups conveyed vaccine acceptance and positive intentions for future immunizations.

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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 121(1): e202202648, feb. 2023. tab, graf
Article in English, Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1412875

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Introducción. El Ministerio de Salud contempla vacunas específicas para personas con riesgo elevado de infecciones invasoras por bacterias capsuladas (BC). En la actualidad se desconoce el cumplimiento del programa. El objetivo fue evaluar el estado de vacunación para BC en ≤ 18 años con factores de riesgo. Población y métodos. Estudio observacional, analítico, mediante encuesta a padres de ≤ 18 años con VIH, asplenia y/o déficit de complemento que concurrieron al vacunatorio de un hospital pediátrico de octubre de 2020 a septiembre de 2021. Se recabaron datos sociodemográficos y clínicos. Se evaluó el estado de vacunación para BC: neumococo, meningococo y Haemophilus influenzae b (Hib), calendario regular y antigripal. Se administró la escala de reticencia a la vacunación (ERV): rango 10-50. Se analizó la asociación entre las variables estudiadas y la vacunación para BC mediante regresión logística (OR, IC95%). Se utilizó la base datos REDCap® y STATA vs14®. Resultados. Participaron 104 sujetos, media 9,9 años (DE 4,4). Asplenia: 91,3 %, VIH: 7,6 % y déficit de complemento: 0,9 %. Nivel socioeconómico: pobreza relativa: 38,4 %, seguido por clase media: 37,5 %. Estado de vacunación completa para meningococo: 45 %, neumococo: 42 %, Hib: 97 %. El 77,9 % tenía al día el calendario regular y el 61,5 %, el antigripal. Media ERV: 41,9 (DE 3,2). No se encontraron asociaciones significativas entre las variables y el estado de vacunación para BC. Conclusiones. Un elevado porcentaje no tenía vacunación completa para BC, tampoco el calendario regular y antigripal. La confianza en la vacunación de los cuidadores fue elevada.


Introduction. The Ministry of Health has established specific vaccines for people at high risk for invasive infections with encapsulated bacteria (EB). There is currently no information about compliance with the vaccination schedule. Our objective was to assess EB vaccination status in subjects ≤ 18 years with risk factors. Population and methods. Observational, analytical study with a survey to parents of subjects aged ≤ 18 years with HIV, asplenia and/or complement deficiency attending a vaccination center at a children's hospital between October 2020 and September 2021. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected. Their vaccination status for the EB pneumococcus, meningococcus, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), their regular vaccination and flu vaccination schedules were assessed. The vaccine hesitancy scale (VHS) was administered: range 10­50. The association between the study variables and EB vaccination was analyzed using logistic regression (OR, 95% CI). The REDCap® database and the STATA® v.14 software were used. Results. A total of 104 subjects participated; mean age: 9.9 years (SD: 4.4). Asplenia: 91.3%, HIV: 7.6%, and complement deficiency: 0.9%. Socioeconomic level: relative poverty: 38.4%, followed by middle class: 37.5%. Complete vaccination status: meningococcal vaccine 45%, pneumococcal vaccine: 42%, Hib: 97%. The regular vaccination and flu vaccination schedules were up-to-date in 77.9% and 61.5% of cases, respectively. Mean VHS score: 41.9 (SD: 3.2). No significant associations were observed between variables and EB vaccination status. Conclusions. A high percentage of subjects had not completed neither their EB vaccination nor their regular or their flu vaccination schedules. Caregivers' confidence in vaccines was high.


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Humans , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , HIV Infections/prevention & control , Haemophilus Vaccines , Haemophilus influenzae type b , Haemophilus Infections/prevention & control , Haemophilus Infections/epidemiology , Vaccination , Hospitals, Pediatric
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Arch Argent Pediatr ; 121(1): e202202648, 2023 02 01.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36287171

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Introduction. The Ministry of Health has established specific vaccines for people at high risk for invasive infections with encapsulated bacteria (EB). There is currently no information about compliance with the vaccination schedule. Our objective was to assess EB vaccination status in subjects ≤ 18 years with risk factors. Population and methods. Observational, analytical study with a survey to parents of subjects aged ≤ 18 years with HIV, asplenia and/or complement deficiency attending a vaccination center at a children's hospital between October 2020 and September 2021. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected. Their vaccination status for the EB pneumococcus, meningococcus, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), their regular vaccination and flu vaccination schedules were assessed. The vaccine hesitancy scale (VHS) was administered: range 10-50. The association between the study variables and EB vaccination was analyzed using logistic regression (OR, 95% CI). The REDCap® database and the STATA ® v.14 software were used. Results. A total of 104 subjects participated; mean age: 9.9 years (SD: 4.4). Asplenia: 91.3%, HIV: 7.6%, and complement deficiency: 0.9%. Socioeconomic level: relative poverty: 38.4%, followed by middle class: 37.5%. Complete vaccination status: meningococcal vaccine 45%, pneumococcal vaccine: 42%, Hib: 97%. The regular vaccination and flu vaccination schedules were up-to-date in 77.9% and 61.5% of cases, respectively. Mean VHS score: 41.9 (SD: 3.2). No significant associations were observed between variables and EB vaccination status. Conclusions. A high percentage of subjects had not completed neither their EB vaccination nor their regular or their flu vaccination schedules. Caregivers' confidence in vaccines was high.


Introducción. El Ministerio de Salud contempla vacunas específicas para personas con riesgo elevado de infecciones invasoras por bacterias capsuladas (BC). En la actualidad se desconoce el cumplimiento del programa. El objetivo fue evaluar el estado de vacunación para BC en ≤ 18 años con factores de riesgo. Población y métodos. Estudio observacional, analítico, mediante encuesta a padres de ≤ 18 años con VIH, asplenia y/o déficit de complemento que concurrieron al vacunatorio de un hospital pediátrico de octubre de 2020 a septiembre de 2021. Se recabaron datos sociodemográficos y clínicos. Se evaluó el estado de vacunación para BC: neumococo, meningococo y Haemophilus influenzae b (Hib), calendario regular y antigripal. Se administró la escala de reticencia a la vacunación (ERV): rango 10-50. Se analizó la asociación entre las variables estudiadas y la vacunación para BC mediante regresión logística (OR, IC95%). Se utilizó la base datos REDCap® y STATA vs14 ® . Resultados. Participaron 104 sujetos, media 9,9 años (DE 4,4). Asplenia: 91,3 %, VIH: 7,6 % y déficit de complemento: 0,9 %. Nivel socioeconómico: pobreza relativa: 38,4 %, seguido por clase media: 37,5 %. Estado de vacunación completa para meningococo: 45 %, neumococo: 42 %, Hib: 97 %. El 77,9 % tenía al día el calendario regular y el 61,5 %, el antigripal. Media ERV: 41,9 (DE 3,2). No se encontraron asociaciones significativas entre las variables y el estado de vacunación para BC. Conclusiones. Un elevado porcentaje no tenía vacunación completa para BC, tampoco el calendario regular y antigripal. La confianza en la vacunación de los cuidadores fue elevada.


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HIV Infections , Haemophilus Infections , Haemophilus Vaccines , Haemophilus influenzae type b , Child , Humans , Haemophilus Infections/epidemiology , Haemophilus Infections/prevention & control , HIV Infections/prevention & control , Hospitals, Pediatric , Vaccination
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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 120(1): 46-: I-53, III, feb 2022. tab
Article in English, Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1353491

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Introducción. El tratamiento de la diarrea aguda se basa en prevenir la deshidratación, reducir la duración y gravedad de la enfermedad. El objetivo fue conocer los patrones de tratamiento ambulatorio de la diarrea aguda en <5 años. Métodos. Estudio observacional, analítico, mediante encuestas autoadministradas a pediatras de un hospital de niños de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. Se indagó: edad, sexo, lugar de trabajo, fuentes bibliográficas, indicación de tratamientos farmacológicos, no farmacológicos y medidas de prevención e higiene. Se evaluó la asociación entre prescripciones farmacológicas y características de los encuestados. Resultados. Respondieron 182/216 pediatras; la edad media fue 42,4 ± 10,24 años (el 78,6 %, mujeres); el 59,2 %, del sector público; el 22,4 %, de servicios de guardia. El 91,2 % consultaba guías/consensos. El 92,9 % prescribió fórmulas de rehidratación oral; el 46,2 %, antieméticos; el 43,4 %, antiácidos y/o protectores gástricos; el 35,7 %, probióticos, y el 30,7 %, cinc. El 91,7 % indicó realimentación precoz; el 96,7 %, lactancia materna y el 96-100 %, medidas de prevención e higiene. En el análisis multivariado, tener >40 años se asoció con prescribir antiácidos/protectores gástricos (odds ratio [OR] 2,6; 1,22-5,61), probióticos (OR 3,03; 1,34-6,83) y cinc (OR 0,39; 0,17-0,87); trabajar en el sector privado con prescribir probióticos (OR 3,05; 1,56-5,94) y en servicios de guardia, con prescribir antiácidos/ protectores gástricos (OR 2,60; 1,22-5,54). Conclusiones. El tratamiento se basó principalmente en hidratación, alimentación precoz y lactancia. La edad y el lugar de desempeño de los pediatras modifican el patrón de prescripción.


Introduction. The management of acute diarrhea is based on preventing dehydration and reducing disease duration and severity. The study objective was to establish the patterns for the outpatient management of acute diarrhea in children younger than 5 years. Methods. Observational, analytical study using a self-administered survey among pediatricians from a children's hospital in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Age, sex, place of work, bibliographic sources, indication of drug and non-drug therapies, and preventive and hygiene measures were recorded. The association between drug prescription and the characteristics of surveyed pediatricians was assessed. Results. In total, 182/216 pediatricians completed the survey. Their mean age was 42.4 ± 10.24 years; 78.6% were females; 59.2% worked in the public sector; 22.4% worked in the emergency department; and 91.2% consulted guidelines and/or consensuses. Also, 92.9% prescribed oral rehydration solutions; 46.2%, antiemetics; 43.4%, antacids and/or gastric protectors; 35.7%, probiotics; and 30.7%, zinc. Early food reintroduction was indicated by 91.7%; breastfeeding, by 96.7%; and preventive and hygiene measures, by 96-100%. The multivariate analysis showed an association between age > 40 years and prescribing antacids/ gastric protectors (odds ratio [OR]: 2.6; 1.22-5.61), probiotics (OR: 3.03; 1.34-6.83), and zinc (OR: 0.39; 0.17-0.87); between working in the private sector and prescribing probiotics (OR: 3.05; 1.565.94); and between working in the emergency department and prescribing antacids/gastric protectors (OR: 2.60; 1.22-5.54). Conclusions. Treatment was mainly based on hydration, early food reintroduction, and breastfeeding. Age and work sector affected the prescription pattern.


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Humans , Infant , Child, Preschool , Adult , Middle Aged , Outpatients , Practice Patterns, Physicians' , Pediatricians/psychology , Diarrhea/prevention & control , Diarrhea/therapy , Hospitals, Pediatric
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Arch Argent Pediatr ; 120(1): 46-53, 2022 02.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35068119

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INTRODUCTION: The management of acute diarrhea is based on preventing dehydration and reducing disease duration and severity. , Ángela Gentilea INTRODUCTION The study objective was to establish the patterns for the outpatient management of acute diarrhea in children younger than 5 years. METHODS: Observational, analytical study using a self-administered survey among pediatricians from a children's hospital in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.Age, sex, place of work, bibliographic sources, indication of drug and non-drug therapies, and preventive and hygiene measures were recorded. The association between drug prescription and the characteristics of surveyed pediatricians was assessed. RESULTS: In total, 182/216 pediatricians completed the survey. Their mean age was 42.4 ± 10.24 years; 78.6% were females; 59.2% worked in the public sector; 22.4% worked in the emergency department; and 91.2% consulted guidelines and/or consensuses. Also, 92.9% prescribed oral rehydration solutions; 46.2%, antiemetics; 43.4%, antacids and/or gastric protectors; 35.7%, probiotics; and 30.7%, zinc. Early food reintroduction was indicated by 91.7%; breastfeeding, by 96.7%; and preventive and hygiene measures, by 96-100%. The multivariate analysis showed an association between age > 40 years and prescribing antacids/ gastric protectors (odds ratio [OR]: 2.6; 1.22-5.61), probiotics (OR: 3.03; 1.34-6.83), and zinc (OR: 0.39; 0.17-0.87); between working in the private sector and prescribing probiotics (OR: 3.05; 1.565.94); and between working in the emergency department and prescribing antacids/gastric protectors (OR: 2.60; 1.22-5.54). CONCLUSIONS: Treatment was mainly based on hydration, early food reintroduction, and breastfeeding. Age and work sector affected the prescription pattern.


Introducción. El tratamiento de la diarrea aguda se basa en prevenir la deshidratación, reducir la duración y gravedad de la enfermedad. El objetivo fue conocer los patrones de tratamiento ambulatorio de la diarrea aguda en<5 años. , Anabella C. Pacchiottia,b , Cómo citar: Castelllano VE, Giglio ND, Pacchiotti AC, Gentile Á. Manejo ambulatorio de la diarrea aguda infantil: encuesta a pediatras de un hospital pediátrico de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Arch Argent Pediatr 2022;120(1):46-53. a. División Promoción y Protección de la Salud, Área Epidemiología. b. Departamento de Urgencia. Hospital de Niños Dr. Ricardo Gutiérrez, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Correspondencia: Vanesa E. Castellano: vane0108@hotmail.com Financiamiento: Este estudio recibió colaboración irrestricta del laboratorio Sanofi Aventis, utilizada para el material de las encuestas, equipamiento informático y una beca educacional para la Dra. Anabella Pacchiotti. Conflicto de intereses: V. Castellano, N. Giglio y Á. Gentile han participado como disertantes de conferencias auspiciadas por el laboratorio Sanofi Aventis en congresos y jornadas. Recibido: 11-5-2021 Aceptado: 15-9-2021 Métodos. Estudio observacional, analítico, mediante encuestas autoadministradas a pediatras de un hospital de niños de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. Se indagó: edad, sexo, lugar de trabajo, fuentes bibliográficas, indicación de tratamientos farmacológicos, no farmacológicos y medidas de prevención e higiene. Se evaluó la asociación entre prescripciones farmacológicas y características de los encuestados. Resultados. Respondieron 182/216 pediatras; la edad media fue 42,4 ± 10,24 años (el 78,6 %, mujeres); el 59,2 %, del sector público; el 22,4 %, de servicios de guardia. El 91,2 % consultaba guías/consensos. El 92,9 % prescribió fórmulas de rehidratación oral; el 46,2 %, antieméticos; el 43,4 %, antiácidos y/o protectores gástricos; el 35,7 %, probióticos, y el 30,7 %, cinc. El 91,7 % indicó realimentación precoz; el 96,7 %, lactancia materna y el 96-100 %, medidas de prevención e higiene. En el análisis multivariado, tener >40 años se asoció con prescribir antiácidos/protectores gástricos (odds ratio [OR] 2,6; 1,22-5,61), probióticos (OR 3,03; 1,34-6,83) y cinc (OR 0,39; 0,17-0,87); trabajar en el sector privado con prescribir probióticos (OR 3,05; 1,56-5,94) y en servicios de guardia, con prescribir antiácidos/ protectores gástricos (OR 2,60; 1,22-5,54). Conclusiones. El tratamiento se basó principalmente en hidratación, alimentación precoz y lactancia. La edad y el lugar de desempeño de los pediatras modifican el patrón de prescripción.


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Diarrhea/therapy , Outpatients , Pediatricians/psychology , Practice Patterns, Physicians' , Adult , Child, Preschool , Diarrhea/prevention & control , Female , Hospitals, Pediatric , Humans , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Male , Middle Aged
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Value Health Reg Issues ; 28: 76-81, 2022 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34801962

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OBJECTIVES: In 2017, the Argentine Ministry of Health incorporated a sequential 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13)-23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) regimen for adults aged ≥65 years to reduce pneumococcal disease burden. Cost-effectiveness analysis of PCV13-PPSV23 schedule for adults aged ≥65 years in Argentina was performed compared with PPSV23 only. METHODS: Markov model was developed. Local data were incorporated for costs and disease burden analysis. Vaccine efficacy or effectiveness was obtained from a systematic review adjusted to current local vaccine serotype circulation and vaccines coverage. A total of 3 scenarios were evaluated: main scenario according to published literature of pneumonia incidence, epidemiologic surveillance scenario based on Argentine Ministry of Health data, and an alternative scenario assuming a 50% hypothetical pneumonia incidence reduction resulting from herd immunity induced by childhood vaccination. Sensitivity analyses were done. RESULTS: Sequential PCV13-PPSV23 schedule showed cost-savings results in the main scenario with -$1 667 742.23 saved and 716 life-years gained (LYG). The epidemiologic surveillance scenario showed an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of $2141.92 per LYG and an alternative scenario with $3740.30 per LYG. Tornado diagram shows widest bars related to adjustment for vaccine-type pneumococcal pneumonia (urine analysis) pneumonia at risk cost and pneumonia incidence rate. Monte Carlo simulation shows that >98% of simulations were cost-saving for the main scenario. CONCLUSIONS: In the main scenario, cost-saving results were obtained considering only reduction of vaccine serotype coverage after the introduction of childhood PCV13 vaccination. In the epidemiologic surveillance and alternative scenarios, assuming a hypothetical incidence reduction, highly cost-effective results were observed.


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Pneumococcal Vaccines , Vaccination , Adult , Aged , Argentina/epidemiology , Cost-Benefit Analysis , Humans , Pneumococcal Vaccines/therapeutic use , Vaccination/methods , Vaccines, Conjugate/therapeutic use
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Vaccine ; 39(33): 4611-4619, 2021 07 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34238609

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BACKGROUND: The WHO SAGE Working Group on Vaccine Hesitancy developed the Vaccine Hesitancy Scale (VHS) to identify and compare hesitancy in different global settings. The objectives of the study were to describe and analyze vaccine hesitancy and to validate the VHS in a group of parents in Buenos Aires city, Argentina. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in parents of 1-3 and 12-15 year-old children at three health centres in Buenos Aires City, between June 2018 and May 2019. Sociodemographic data were collected together with history of refusal and/or delay in children's vaccination (defined as hesitancy). The 10-item VHS using 5-point Likert-scale (higher scores indicating lower hesitancy) was administered and children's immunization record cards were verified. Link between hesitancy and socio-demographic variables, and hesitancy and vaccination status was analyzed for five specific vaccines. Cronbach's α was used to determine internal consistency reliability and factor analysis to confirm survey subdomains. Simple and multiple regression analysis was used to examine associations between VHS scores and hesitancy, and VHS scores and vaccination status. RESULTS: Six hundred parents were surveyed and 469 immunization cards verified; 11.5% (n = 69) parents were hesitant. High maternal educational level showed significant association with hesitancy (OR 2.66 95% CI: 1.20-5.9) in the adjusted model. Hesitancy was significantly associated with incomplete MMR vaccination in children (OR 4.43 95% CI: 1.08-8.20) and HPV vaccination in adolescents (OR 3.75 95% CI: 1.54-9.12). Cronbach's α was 0.66 and factor analysis identified three underlying constructs: "Benefits", "Harms" and "Confidence in healthcare system". High scores in VHS were associated with lack of hesitancy (OR 1.2 95% CI: 1.13-1.27) and complete vaccination status (OR 1.07 95% CI: 1.02-1.12). CONCLUSIONS: Hesitancy was associated with high maternal educational level, and incomplete MMR and HPV immunization status in children and adolescents. VHS was a reliable and valid tool in this population.


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Papillomavirus Vaccines , Vaccination Refusal , Adolescent , Argentina , Child , Cross-Sectional Studies , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Humans , Parents , Patient Acceptance of Health Care , Reproducibility of Results , Vaccination , World Health Organization
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Rev Chilena Infectol ; 38(2): 224-231, 2021 Apr.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34184714

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BACKGROUND: Global Polio Eradication Initiative promotes the introduction of inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) in its programs, with withdrawal of Sabin (bOPV). There is no an economic analysis of the investment related to the incorporation of IPV vaccines together with a whole cell Bordetella pertussis vaccine or combined with acellular hexavalent. AIM: An economic model that compares different vaccination schemes for the prevention of polio and pertussis in the first year of life was carried out. METHODS: Four vaccination scenarios for the primary scheme based on Argentina demographic and costs data were developed: - Scenario 1 (base case): two doses of IPV, one dose of bOPV and three doses of pentavalent (DTwP-HepB-Hib) vaccine; - Scenario 2: three doses of IPV plus three doses of pentavalent; - Scenario 3: three doses of hexavalent; - Scenario 4: two doses of hexavalent plus one dose of pentavalent plus IPV. RESULTS: The incremental cost based on scenario 1 was USD 3.716.671; 19.696.668 and 14.383.341 for scenarios 2, 3 and 4 respectively. In terms of reactogenicity savings was -14.178.240 compared base case with scenario 3. DISCUSSION: Full IPV introduction investment and costs associated were modified according to the type of vaccine and reactogenicity related with the B. pertussis component.


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Haemophilus Vaccines , Poliomyelitis , Whooping Cough , Argentina , Child , Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine , Hepatitis B Vaccines , Humans , Immunization Schedule , Infant , Poliovirus Vaccine, Inactivated , Vaccination , Vaccines, Combined , Whooping Cough/prevention & control
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Rev. chil. infectol ; 38(2): 224-231, abr. 2021. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1388221

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INTRODUCCIÓN: La Iniciativa Mundial de Erradicación de la Polio promueve la introducción de vacuna de polio inactivada (IPV) en sus programas, con la posterior retirada de Sabin (bOPV). OBJETIVO: Construir un modelo de económico que compare diferentes esquemas de vacunación para la prevención de polio y tosferina en el primer año de vida. Material y MÉTODOS: Análisis de cuatro escenarios de vacunación del esquema primario para Argentina, en base a los precios de las vacunas, costos del programa y reactogenicidad de vacuna celular o acelular para Bordetella pertussis: - Escenario 1 (caso base): dos dosis de IPV, una dosis de bOPV y tres dosis de vacuna pentavalente (DTwP-HB-Hib); - Escenario 2: tres dosis IPV y de pentavalente; - Escenario 3: tres dosis de hexavalente (DTaP-HepB-IPV-Hib); - Escenario 4: dos dosis de hexavalente más una dosis de pentavalente más IPV. RESULTADOS: El costo incremental en base al escenario 1 fue de USD 3.716.671; 19.696.668 y 14.383.341 para los escenarios 2, 3 y 4, respectivamente. Para la reactogenicidad, la diferencia fue de USD -14.178.240 comparado el caso base con el escenario 3. DISCUSIÓN: La inversión de incorporación de full IPV y costos asociados se modifica según tipo de vacuna y reactogenicidad asociada al componente B. pertussis.


BACKGROUND: Global Polio Eradication Initiative promotes the introduction of inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) in its programs, with withdrawal of Sabin (bOPV). There is no an economic analysis of the investment related to the incorporation of IPV vaccines together with a whole cell Bordetella pertussis vaccine or combined with acellular hexavalent. AIM: An economic model that compares different vaccination schemes for the prevention of polio and pertussis in the first year of life was carried out. METHODS: Four vaccination scenarios for the primary scheme based on Argentina demographic and costs data were developed: - Scenario 1 (base case): two doses of IPV, one dose of bOPV and three doses of pentavalent (DTwP-HepB-Hib) vaccine; - Scenario 2: three doses of IPV plus three doses of pentavalent; - Scenario 3: three doses of hexavalent; - Scenario 4: two doses of hexavalent plus one dose of pentavalent plus IPV. RESULTS: The incremental cost based on scenario 1 was USD 3.716.671; 19.696.668 and 14.383.341 for scenarios 2, 3 and 4 respectively. In terms of reactogenicity savings was -14.178.240 compared base case with scenario 3. DISCUSSION: Full IPV introduction investment and costs associated were modified according to the type of vaccine and reactogenicity related with the B. pertussis component.


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Humans , Infant , Child , Poliomyelitis/prevention & control , Whooping Cough/prevention & control , Argentina , Poliovirus Vaccine, Inactivated , Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine , Immunization Schedule , Vaccination/economics , Hepatitis B Vaccines , Vaccines, Combined , Haemophilus Vaccines , Costs and Cost Analysis
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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 118(6): 386-392, dic 2020. tab, ilus
Article in English, Spanish | BINACIS, LILACS | ID: biblio-1146049

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Introducción. El virus sincicial respiratorio (VSR) es el principal agente causal de la infección respiratoria aguda baja (IRAB) en pediatría. Los niños prematuros tienen mayor riesgo de complicaciones asociadas con esta infección. Los objetivos fueron describir y comparar las características clínicas y epidemiológicas asociadas a IRAB por VSR en niños/as nacidos pretérmino y a término, y establecer predictores de letalidad en los prematuros.Métodos. Estudio prospectivo, transversal, de pacientes ingresados por IRAB, en el período 2000-2018. El diagnóstico virológico se realizó mediante inmunofluorescencia indirecta o reacción en cadena de la polimerasa con transcriptasa inversa de aspirados nasofaríngeos. Se registraron las características clínico-epidemiológicas. Se desarrolló un modelo de regresión logística múltiple para establecer los predictores de letalidad en prematuros.Resultados. Se incluyeron 16 018 casos de IRAB; 13 545 (el 84,6 %) fueron estudiados; 6047 (el 45 %) positivos; VSR predominó en el 81,1 % (4907); mostró un patrón epidémico estacional; el 14 % (686) fueron prematuros.Los prematuros mostraron mayor frecuencia de comorbilidades, antecedentes respiratorios perinatales, cardiopatía congénita, desnutrición, enfermedad respiratoria crónica, displasia broncopulmonar, hospitalización previa por IRAB y enfermedad neurológica crónica (p < 0,001); requirieron más cuidados intensivos, mayor tiempo de internación y mayor tasa de letalidad (p < 0,01). La cardiopatía congénita fue predictor independiente de letalidad por VSR en prematuros [OR 3,67 (1,25-10,8), p = 0,01].Conclusión. VSR mostró un patrón epidémico, afectó a prematuros con ciertas comorbilidades con mayor morbimortalidad que los de término. La letalidad por VSR en prematuros se asoció con la cardiopatía congénita.


Introduction. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of acute lower respiratory tract infection (ALRTI) in pediatrics. Preterm infants are at a higher risk for complications. We aimed to describe and compare the clinical and epidemiological characteristics associated with ALRTI due to RSV in preterm and term infants and to establish the predictors of fatality among preterm infants.Methods. Prospective, cross-sectional study of patients admitted due to ALRTI in the 2000-2018 period. Viral diagnosis was done by indirect immunofluorescence or reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction in nasopharyngeal aspirates. Clinical and epidemiological characteristics were recorded. A multiple logistic regression model established the predictors of fatality among preterm infants.Results. A total of 16 018 ALRTI cases were included; 13 545 (84.6 %) were tested; 6047 (45 %) were positive; RSV was prevalent in 81.1 % (4907), with a seasonal epidemic pattern; 14 % (686) were preterm infants.Comorbidities, perinatal respiratory history, congenital heart disease, malnutrition, chronic respiratory disease, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, prior hospitalization due to ALRTI, and chronic neurological disease (p < 0.001) were more common among preterm infants; they required more intensive care and a longer length of stay, and had a higher fatality rate (p < 0.01). Congenital heart disease was an independent predictor of fatality due to RSV among preterm infants (OR: 3.67 [1.25-10.8], p = 0.01).Conclusion. RSV showed an epidemic pattern and affected more preterm infants with certain comorbidities, with a higher morbidity and mortality, compared to term infants. RSV fatality among preterm infants was associated with congenital heart disease.


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Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Respiratory Syncytial Viruses , Respiratory Tract Infections , Infant, Premature , Epidemiologic Studies , Cross-Sectional Studies , Prospective Studies , Risk Factors , Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Indirect
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Arch Argent Pediatr ; 118(6): 386-392, 2020 12.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33231045

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INTRODUCTION: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of acute lower respiratory tract infection (ALRTI) in pediatrics. Preterm infants are at a higher risk for complications. We aimed to describe and compare the clinical and epidemiological characteristics associated with ALRTI due to RSV in preterm and term infants and to establish the predictors of fatality among preterm infants. METHODS: Prospective, cross-sectional study of patients admitted due to ALRTI in the 2000-2018 period. Viral diagnosis was done by indirect immunofluorescence or reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction in nasopharyngeal aspirates. Clinical and epidemiological characteristics were recorded. A multiple logistic regression model established the predictors of fatality among preterm infants. RESULTS: A total of 16 018 ALRTI cases were included; 13 545 (84.6 %) were tested; 6047 (45 %) were positive; RSV was prevalent in 81.1 % (4907), with a seasonal epidemic pattern; 14 % (686) were preterm infants. Comorbidities, perinatal respiratory history, congenital heart disease, malnutrition, chronic respiratory disease, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, prior hospitalization due to ALRTI, and chronic neurological disease (p < 0.001) were more common among preterm infants; they required more intensive care and a longer length of stay, and had a higher fatality rate (p < 0.01). Congenital heart disease was an independent predictor of fatality due to RSV among preterm infants (OR: 3.67 [1.25-10.8], p = 0.01). CONCLUSION: RSV showed an epidemic pattern and affected more preterm infants with certain comorbidities, with a higher morbidity and mortality, compared to term infants. RSV fatality among preterm infants was associated with congenital heart disease.


Introducción. El virus sincicial respiratorio (VSR) es el principal agente causal de la infección respiratoria aguda baja (IRAB) en pediatría. Los niños prematuros tienen mayor riesgo de complicaciones asociadas con esta infección. Los objetivos fueron describir y comparar las características clínicas y epidemiológicas asociadas a IRAB por VSR en niños/as nacidos pretérmino y a término, y establecer predictores de letalidad en los prematuros. Métodos. Estudio prospectivo, transversal, de pacientes ingresados por IRAB, en el período 2000-2018. El diagnóstico virológico se realizó mediante inmunofluorescencia indirecta o reacción en cadena de la polimerasa con transcriptasa inversa de aspirados nasofaríngeos. Se registraron las características clínicoepidemiológicas. Se desarrolló un modelo de regresión logística múltiple para establecer los predictores de letalidad en prematuros. Resultados. Se incluyeron 16 018 casos de IRAB; 13 545 (el 84,6 %) fueron estudiados; 6047 (el 45 %) positivos; VSR predominó en el 81,1 % (4907); mostró un patrón epidémico estacional; el 14 % (686) fueron prematuros. Los prematuros mostraron mayor frecuencia de comorbilidades, antecedentes respiratorios perinatales, cardiopatía congénita, desnutrición, enfermedad respiratoria crónica, displasia broncopulmonar, hospitalización previa por IRAB y enfermedad neurológica crónica (p < 0,001); requirieron más cuidados intensivos, mayor tiempo de internación y mayor tasa de letalidad (p < 0,01). La cardiopatía congénita fue predictor independiente de letalidad por VSR en prematuros [OR 3,67 (1,25-10,8), p = 0,01]. Conclusión. VSR mostró un patrón epidémico, afectó a prematuros con ciertas comorbilidades con mayor morbimortalidad que los de término. La letalidad por VSR en prematuros se asoció con la cardiopatía congénita.


Subject(s)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections , Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human , Child , Cross-Sectional Studies , Hospitalization , Hospitals, Pediatric , Humans , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Infant, Premature , Prospective Studies , Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections/epidemiology , Risk Factors
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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 118(3): 209-: I-213, I, jun. 2020. tab
Article in English, Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1116903

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Introducción. Existen discrepancias en el abordaje de la fiebre por parte de los pediatras. El objetivo fue describir conocimientos, hábitos de prescripción e indicaciones de tratamiento farmacológico y no farmacológico de la fiebre por parte de los médicos de un hospital pediátrico de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.Material y métodos. Estudio observacional, descriptivo, analítico, de corte transversal, realizado en el Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez durante 2018.Resultados. Se realizaron 100 encuestas. El 37 % de los pediatras siempre indicaba medios físicos, mientras que el 54 %, ocasionalmente. El 68 % alternaba antitérmicos, aunque el 72 % consideraba que esta práctica aumentaba el riesgo de toxicidad. El 32 % respondió que el tratamiento precoz disminuía el riesgo de convulsiones.Conclusiones. Existen hábitos de prescripción e indicaciones de tratamiento farmacológico y no farmacológico de la fiebre por parte de los pediatras con escasa evidencia de su eficacia.


Introduction. There are discrepancies in relation to pediatricians' approach to fever. Our objective was to describe the knowledge, prescription habits, and drug and non-drug treatment indications for fever among physicians at a children's hospital in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.Material and methods. Observational, descriptive, analytical, cross-sectional study conducted at Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez in 2018.Results. A total of 100 surveys were completed: 37 % of pediatricians always indicated physical methods, whereas 54 % did so occasionally; 68 % alternated antipyretic agents, while 72 % considered this practice increased the risk for toxicity; and 32 % stated that early management reduced the risk for seizures.Conclusions. Pediatricians have prescription habits and indicate drug and non-drug treatments for fever that have demonstrated little effectivenes


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Fever , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Prescriptions , Antipyretics , Pediatricians
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Arch Argent Pediatr ; 118(3): 209-213, 2020 06.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32470259

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INTRODUCTION: There are discrepancies in relation to pediatricians' approach to fever. Our objective was to describe the knowledge, prescription habits, and drug and non-drug treatment indications for fever among physicians at a children's hospital in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Material and methods. Observational, descriptive, analytical, cross-sectional study conducted at Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez in 2018. RESULTS: A total of 100 surveys were completed: 37 % of pediatricians always indicated physical methods, whereas 54 % did so occasionally; 68 % alternated antipyretic agents, while 72 % considered this practice increased the risk for toxicity; and 32 % stated that early management reduced the risk for seizures. CONCLUSIONS: Pediatricians have prescription habits and indicate drug and non-drug treatments for fever that have demonstrated little effectiveness.


Introducción. Existen discrepancias en el abordaje de la fiebre por parte de los pediatras. El objetivo fue describir conocimientos, hábitos de prescripción e indicaciones de tratamiento farmacológico y no farmacológico de la fiebre por parte de los médicos de un hospital pediátrico de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Material y métodos. Estudio observacional, descriptivo, analítico, de corte transversal, realizado en el Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez durante 2018. Resultados. Se realizaron 100 encuestas. El 37 % de los pediatras siempre indicaba medios físicos, mientras que el 54 %, ocasionalmente. El 68 % alternaba antitérmicos, aunque el 72 % consideraba que esta práctica aumentaba el riesgo de toxicidad. El 32 % respondió que el tratamiento precoz disminuía el riesgo de convulsiones. Conclusiones. Existen hábitos de prescripción e indicaciones de tratamiento farmacológico y no farmacológico de la fiebre por parte de los pediatras con escasa evidencia de su eficacia.


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Clinical Competence/statistics & numerical data , Fever/therapy , Hospitals, Pediatric/statistics & numerical data , Pediatrics/statistics & numerical data , Practice Patterns, Physicians'/statistics & numerical data , Adolescent , Adult , Antipyretics/therapeutic use , Argentina , Child , Child, Preschool , Combined Modality Therapy , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Health Care Surveys , Humans , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Male , Middle Aged
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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 118(2): 89-: I-94, II, abr. 2020. tab, ilus
Article in English, Spanish | LILACS, BINACIS | ID: biblio-1099856

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Introducción. La fiebre en pediatría es motivo de consulta frecuente. El objetivo fue evaluar los conocimientos, actitudes y temores de los padres ante la fiebre de sus hijos.Material y métodos. Estudio observacional, analítico, transversal. En 2018, se realizó una encuesta a padres de niños de entre 6 meses y 5 años que asistieron al Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.Se analizó la asociación entre las variables sociodemográficas y los conocimientos, actitudes y temores frente al cuadro febril.Resultados. Se realizaron 201 encuestas. El 56,7 % de los padres consideró que la fiebre era mala para la salud. El 37 % definió fiebre entre 37 °C y 37,5 °C, y el 59 %, 38-38,5 ºC. La media de temperatura considerada grave fue 39,2 °C (desvío estándar 0,69). El 93 % de los cuidadores utilizaba medidas físicas; el 97 % administraba antitérmicos y el 14,5 % los alternaba. Los temores a las consecuencias fueron, en el 82 %, convulsiones; en el 41 %, deshidratación; en el 18 %, daño cerebral y, en el 12 %, muerte. El 86,5 % despertaba a sus hijos para administrarles antitérmico. En el estrato de mayor instrucción materna, fue menor el temor a la fiebre (odds ratio0,5; intervalo de confianza del 95 %: 0,28-0,91).Conclusiones. Un tercio de los encuestados consideró fiebre valores bajos de temperatura. El temor a la fiebre fue elevado y el nivel de instrucción materna podría mitigarlo.


Introduction. In pediatrics, fever is a common reason for consultation. The objective was to assess parental knowledge, behaviors, and fears in the management of fever in their children.Materials and methods. Observational, analytical, cross-sectional study. In 2018, a survey was administered to the parents of children aged 6 months to 5 years who attended Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez, in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. The association between sociodemographic outcome measures and knowledge, behaviors, and fears in cases of fever was analyzed.Results. A total of 201 surveys were completed: 56.7 % of parents considered that fever was bad for health; 37 % defined fever between 37 °C and 37.5 °C, and 59 %, between 38 °C and 38.5 °C. The mean temperature considered severe was 39.2 °C (standard deviation: 0.69). Physical methods were used by 93 % of caregivers; 97 % administered antipyretic agents, and 14.5 % used alternating agents. Fears of consequences included seizures in 82 %, dehydration in 41 %, brain damage in 18 %, and death in 12 %. Also, 86.5 % woke up their children to give them an antipyretic agent. Among the higher maternal education level, fear of fever was lower (odds ratio: 0.5; 95 % confidence interval: 0.28-0.91).Conclusions. One-third of survey respondents considered low body temperature values as fever. Fear of fever was high, and the level of maternal education may mitigate it.


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Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Infant , Child, Preschool , Adult , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Disease Management , Fever/therapy , Parents , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Antipyretics/therapeutic use , Fever/diagnosis
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Arch Argent Pediatr ; 118(2): 89-94, 2020 04.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32199042

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INTRODUCTION: In pediatrics, fever is a common reason for consultation. The objective was to assess parental knowledge, behaviors, and fears in the management of fever in their children. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Observational, analytical, cross-sectional study. In 2018, a survey was administered to the parents of children aged 6 months to 5 years who attended Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez, in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. The association between sociodemographic outcome measures and knowledge, behaviors, and fears in cases of fever was analyzed. RESULTS: A total of 201 surveys were completed: 56.7 % of parents considered that fever was bad for health; 37 % defined fever between 37 °C and 37.5 °C, and 59 %, between 38 °C and 38.5 °C. The mean temperature considered severe was 39.2 °C (standard deviation: 0.69). Physical methods were used by 93 % of caregivers; 97 % administered antipyretic agents, and 14.5 % used alternating agents. Fears of consequences included seizures in 82 %, dehydration in 41 %, brain damage in 18 %, and death in 12 %. Also, 86.5 % woke up their children to give them an antipyretic agent. Among the higher maternal education level, fear of fever was lower (odds ratio: 0.5; 95 % confidence interval: 0.28-0.91). CONCLUSIONS: One-third of survey respondents considered low body temperature values as fever. Fear of fever was high, and the level of maternal education may mitigate it.


Introducción. La fiebre en pediatría es motivo de consulta frecuente. El objetivo fue evaluar los conocimientos, actitudes y temores de los padres ante la fiebre de sus hijos. Material y métodos. Estudio observacional, analítico, transversal. En 2018, se realizó una encuesta a padres de niños de entre 6 meses y 5 años que asistieron al Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutiérrez de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Se analizó la asociación entre las variables sociodemográficas y los conocimientos, actitudes y temores frente al cuadro febril. Resultados. Se realizaron 201 encuestas. El 56,7 % de los padres consideró que la fiebre era mala para la salud. El 37 % definió fiebre entre 37 °C y 37,5 °C, y el 59 %, 38-38,5 ºC. La media de temperatura considerada grave fue 39,2 °C (desvío estándar 0,69). El 93 % de los cuidadores utilizaba medidas físicas; el 97 % administraba antitérmicos y el 14,5 % los alternaba. Los temores a las consecuencias fueron, en el 82 %, convulsiones; en el 41 %, deshidratación; en el 18 %, daño cerebral y, en el 12 %, muerte. El 86,5 % despertaba a sus hijos para administrarles antitérmico. En el estrato de mayor instrucción materna, fue menor el temor a la fiebre (odds ratio 0,5; intervalo de confianza del 95 %: 0,28-0,91). Conclusiones. Un tercio de los encuestados consideró fiebre valores bajos de temperatura. El temor a la fiebre fue elevado y el nivel de instrucción materna podría mitigarlo.


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Fever , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Parents/psychology , Adult , Anxiety/etiology , Anxiety/psychology , Child, Preschool , Cross-Sectional Studies , Fear/psychology , Female , Fever/diagnosis , Fever/etiology , Fever/psychology , Fever/therapy , Health Surveys , Hospitals, Pediatric , Humans , Infant , Male , Middle Aged , Socioeconomic Factors
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Arch. argent. pediatr ; 117(6): S255-S263, dic. 2019. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | BINACIS, LILACS | ID: biblio-1051624

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La Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría otorga becas a pediatras jóvenes con el objetivo de perfeccionar el desempeño e incentivar la investigación.Objetivos. Describir las características de las becas otorgadas y evaluar la proporción de proyectos publicados y de becarios de perfeccionamiento que permanecieron en áreas relacionadas con su beca. Material y método. Estudio descriptivo. La Subcomisión de Becas y Premios elaboró una encuesta, que fue enviada por correo electrónico a los becarios en forma individual. Resultados. Se otorgaron 59 becas de investigación (1995-2015). Respondieron la encuesta 47 becarios. Alcanzaron la publicación 14 proyectos. Haber realizado la beca en un hospital pediátrico se asoció a publicación odds ratio 13,8 (1,6-118), p = 0,01. Se otorgaron 132 becas de perfeccionamiento (2005-2015). Respondieron la encuesta 84 becarios. El 85 % continuaba trabajando en la misma área de su beca.


The Argentine Society of Pediatrics awards grants to young pediatricians, aimed at improving performance and encouraging research. Purpose. To describe the details of grants awarded; to analyze the proportion of projects that were published and of grantees that remained in areas related to their grant.Material and method. Descriptive study, through a self-administered survey.Results. 59 research grants were awarded (1995-2015). The survey was answered by 47 grantees; 14 projects reached publication. Having completed the research at a Pediatric Hospital was associated with publication odds ratio 13,8 (1,6-118), p = 0,01; 132 educational improvement grants were awarded (2005-2015). The survey was answered by 84 grantees. The 85 % continue working in the same area of their grant


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Humans , Adult , Fellowships and Scholarships , Research Report , Publications , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Arch Argent Pediatr ; 117(6): S255-S263, 2019 12 01.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31758895

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INTRODUCTION: The Argentine Society of Pediatrics awards grants to young pediatricians, aimed at improving performance and encouraging research. PURPOSE: To describe the details of grants awarded; to analyze the proportion of projects that were published and of grantees that remained in areas related to their grant. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Descriptive study, through a self-administered survey. RESULTS: 59 research grants were awarded (1995- 2015). The survey was answered by 47 grantees; 14 projects reached publication. Having completed the research at a Pediatric Hospital was associated with publication odds ratio 13,8 (1,6-118), p = 0,01; 132 educational improvement grants were awarded (2005-2015). The survey was answered by 84 grantees. The 85 % continue working in the same area of their grant.


La Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría otorga becas a pediatras jóvenes con el objetivo de perfeccionar el desempeño e incentivar la investigación. Objetivos. Describir las características de las becas otorgadas y evaluar la proporción de proyectos publicados y de becarios de perfeccionamiento que permanecieron en áreas relacionadas con su beca. Material y método. Estudio descriptivo. La Subcomisión de Becas y Premios elaboró una encuesta, que fue enviada por correo electrónico a los becarios en forma individual. Resultados. Se otorgaron 59 becas de investigación (1995-2015). Respondieron la encuesta 47 becarios. Alcanzaron la publicación 14 proyectos. Haber realizado la beca en un hospital pediátrico se asoció a publicación odds ratio 13,8 (1,6-118), p = 0,01. Se otorgaron 132 becas de perfeccionamiento (2005-2015). Respondieron la encuesta 84 becarios. El 85 % continuaba trabajando en la misma área de su beca.


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Financing, Organized/statistics & numerical data , Pediatricians/statistics & numerical data , Research/statistics & numerical data , Argentina , Humans , Pediatricians/economics , Research/economics , Societies, Medical , Surveys and Questionnaires
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