Association between childhood trauma and mental health disorders in adolescents during the second pandemic wave of COVID-19, Chiclayo-Peru.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected mental health, with children and adolescents being particularly vulnerable. Evidence on the association between childhood trauma and mental health outcomes in schoolchildren during the pandemic is limited. This study aimed to evaluate this relationship in Chiclayo city, northern Peru, during the second wave of COVID-19. Methods: A cross-sectional secondary data study was conducted, measuring childhood trauma using the Marshall's Trauma Scale, depressive symptomatology (PHQ-9), and anxiety symptomatology (GAD-7). Additional variables assessed were alcohol use (AUDIT), resilience (abbreviated CD-RISC), and socio-educational data. Prevalence ratios were estimated using generalized linear models. Results: Among 456 participants, 88.2% were female, with a mean age of 14.5 years (SD: 1.33). Depressive symptomatology prevalence was 76.3% (95%CI: 72.14-80.15) and increased by 23% in schoolchildren with childhood trauma (PR: 1.23; 95%CI: 1.10-1.37). Factors positively associated with depressive symptomatology included increasing age, seeking mental health help during the pandemic, and severe family dysfunction. Anxiety symptomatology prevalence was 62.3% (95%CI: 57.65-66.75) and increased by 55% in schoolchildren with childhood trauma (PR: 1.55; 95%CI: 1.31-1.85). Anxiety symptomatology was positively associated with mild, moderate, and severe family dysfunction. Conclusion: Schoolchildren exposed to childhood trauma are at increased risk for depressive and anxiety symptoms. Monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent mental health is vital. These findings can assist schools in establishing effective measures to prevent mental health outcomes.

Frecuencia y asociación entre funcionalidad familiar y adherencia al tratamiento en pacientes diabéticos

Introducción: La familia representa el entorno más cercano al paciente y por ello, la funcionalidad familiar es el soporte más importante, pues con ello el paciente logra una óptima adherencia al tratamiento de enfermedades crónicas, entre ellas, la diabetes. Objetivo: Determinar la frecuencia y asociación entre la funcionalidad familiar y la adherencia al tratamiento de la diabetes en pacientes atendidos en el programa de pacientes crónicos en un establecimiento de salud de atención primaria de Lima. Métodos: Estudio transversal realizado en 2020. Se recopiló información sobre la adherencia al tratamiento y la funcionalidad familiar de los pacientes. Se midieron variables sociodemográficas y variables relacionadas a la diabetes. Se realizó un análisis de regresión simple y múltiple para estimar la asociación entre la adherencia al tratamiento y la funcionalidad familiar y variables sociodemográficas. Resultados: El 71,6 % de encuestados fueron mujeres. El 78,4 % de los pacientes presentaron alguna comorbilidad, el promedio de hemoglobina glicosilada de los encuestados fue de 8,9 %. Se encontró que el 59,7 % de pacientes perteneció a una familia disfuncional y el 87,3 % no cumplió de forma óptima con el tratamiento para su enfermedad. En el análisis bivariado se encontró asociación significativa entre la funcionalidad familiar y la adherencia al tratamiento (p= 0,028). En el análisis de regresión múltiple, se mantuvo la asociación (RP= 2,78, IC95 %: 1,13-6,83). Conclusiones: La frecuencia de una mala adherencia al tratamiento en pacientes diabéticos es alta. La funcionalidad familiar está asociada a la adherencia al tratamiento farmacológico.

Introduction: The family represents the closest environment to the patient and for this reason, family functionality is the most important support because with it the patient achieves optimal adherence to the treatment of chronic diseases, including diabetes. Objective: To determine the relationship between family functionality and adherence to diabetes treatment in patients treated in the chronic patients' program in a primary care health facility in Lima. Methods: Cross-sectional study carried out in 2020. Information was collected on adherence to treatment and family functionality of the patients. Likewise, sociodemographic variables and variables related to diabetes were measured. A simple and multiple regression analysis were performed to estimate the association between adherence to treatment and the sociodemographic variables. Results: 71.6% of respondents were women. 78.4% of the patients reported having some comorbidity. In addition, the average glycated hemoglobin of the respondents was 8.9%. It was found that 59.7% of patients belonged to a dysfunctional family and 87.3% did not optimally comply with the treatment for their disease. In the bivariate analysis, a significant association was found between family functionality and adherence to treatment (p= 0.028). In the multiple regression analysis, the association was maintained (PR= 2.73, 95% CI: 1.08-6.87). Conclusions: The frequency of poor adherence to treatment in diabetic patients is high. Family functionality is associated with adherence to drug treatment.

Prevalencia y factores asociados a disfunción familiar en pacientes atendidos en el primer nivel de atención

Introducción: La funcionalidad familiar influye en el proceso salud-enfermedad, es por ello que se destaca su importancia en el primer nivel de atención. No existe evidencia concluyente sobre los factores que influyen en la disfunción familiar en pacientes atendidos en el primer nivel de atención. Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia y factores asociados a disfunción familiar en pacientes atendidos en el primer nivel de atención. Métodos: Estudio transversal de análisis secundario de datos en pacientes atendidos en 7 establecimientos del primer nivel de atención de Lima, Perú, en 2019. Se utilizó el cuestionario Apgar Familiar y se indagó su asociación con factores demográficos-socioeconómicos. Se estimaron razones de prevalencia (RP) a través de modelos de regresión simple y múltiple. Resultados: De 150 pacientes, la mayoría fueron mujeres (81,3 %) y la mediana de edad fue de 32 años. El 14 % presentó disfunción familiar. Los pacientes con acceso a servicio de agua tenían menor prevalencia de disfunción familiar (RP: 0,04; IC95 %: 0,001 - 0,47). Residir entre 1 a 10 años en Lima representó menor prevalencia de disfunción familiar; en comparación con pacientes recién llegados a la capital (menos de 1 año) (RP: 0,15; IC95 %: 0,04 - 0,62). Conclusiones: La prevalencia de disfunción familiar en pacientes atendidos en primer nivel de atención es baja. Tener acceso a servicio de agua y residir entre 1 a 10 años en la capital influyó en una menor prevalencia de disfunción familiar.

Introduction: Family functionality influences the health-disease process, which is why its importance in the first level of care is highlighted. There is no conclusive evidence on the factors that influence family dysfunction in patients treated at the First Level of Care. Objective: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with family dysfunction in patients treated at the First Level of Care. Methods: Cross-sectional study of secondary data analysis in patients treated in 7 primary care establishments in Lima, Peru in 2019. The Family Apgar questionnaire was used, and its association with demographic-socioeconomic factors was investigated. Prevalence ratios (PR) were estimated through simple and multiple regression models. Results: Of 150 patients, the majority were women (81.3%) and the median age was 32 years. 14% presented family dysfunction. Patients with access to water service had a lower prevalence of family dysfunction (PR: 0.04; 95% CI: 0.001-0.47). Living between 1 and 10 years in Lima represented a lower prevalence of family dysfunction; compared with patients recently arrived in the capital (less than 1 year) (PR: 0.15; 95% CI: 0.04- 0.62). Conclusions: The prevalence of family dysfunction in patients treated at the primary care level was low. Having access to water service and residing between 1 and 10 years in the capital influenced a lower prevalence of family dysfunction.

Factors Associated with Anxiety, Depression, and Stress in Peruvian University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, university students have adopted measures that completely transformed their educational environment, and this has generated an increase in psychological stress. The present study aimed to identify the factors associated with anxiety, depression, and stress in students at a university in Peru during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. We conducted a cross-sectional analytical study in students in Lima, Peru. The DASS-21 scale was used to measure levels of depression, anxiety, and stress and associate it with socio-educational and COVID-19-related variables using generalized linear models with Poisson distribution, log link, and robust variance. Of 400 students surveyed, 19.2%, 23.2% and 17.2% of students presented depression, anxiety, and stress, respectively. The frequency of depression (PR = 0.91, 95%CI: 0.84-0.99), anxiety (PR = 0.90, 95%CI: 0.83-0.99) and stress (PR = 0.92, 95%CI: 0.86-0.99) was lower in women. The students of the engineering and business faculty presented a higher frequency of anxiety (PR = 1.11, 95%CI: 1.00-1.22). There was a greater frequency of presenting anxiety, depression and stress in students who worked in a different area of health or did not work. Our results suggest the importance of promoting mental health awareness campaigns in university students due to the constant academic load they have.

Usabilidad de la atención de salud virtual en el período de cuarentena en los meses de mayo a julio 2020 por COVID-19 en el Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño de Perú

Introducción: La pandemia COVID-19 ocasionó que se restrinja la atención por consultorio externo presencial en los establecimientos de salud, el gobierno establece acciones para continuar con la prestación de dichos servicios sanitarios. Objetivo del estudio: Describir la usabilidad de la atención de salud virtual en el período de cuarentena por la COVID-19 en el Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño (INSN) de Perú. Material y métodos: Estudio transversal. Al INSN ingresaron 7697 pacientes para consulta externa virtual los meses de mayo a julio de 2020. El muestreo fue aleatorio simple y se tuvo una muestra de 374 participantes que cumplieron los criterios de selección. Se empleó el cuestionario de usabilidad de telesalud (TUQ). Se entrevistó telefónicamente a padres de pacientes que se atendieron por consulta virtual. Resultados: La edad promedio de los entrevistados fue de 36,2 años, mayoritariamente mujeres y de Lima. La edad promedio de los pacientes atendidos es 6,7 años, siendo mayormente varones (51,3%). El Smartphone fue el dispositivo más utilizado (97,6%); servicios de medicina los más consultados (84,4%), patologías más recurrentes las relacionadas al aparato respiratorio (10,4%). El 55,2% y 57,4% de los participantes está totalmente de acuerdo sobre la utilidad y facilidad de uso de la atención médica virtual respectivamente. Conclusiones: El uso de la telesalud en el INSN tuvo un impacto positivo, logró que los pacientes estén conectados con su médico a fin de continuar con sus tratamientos y brindar una óptima respuesta de atención médica en tiempo real.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic caused face-to-face outpatient care in health establishments to be restricted, the government establishes actions to continue providing said health services. Objective of the study: To describe the usability of the virtual health care in the COVID-19 quarantine period at the National Institute of Child Health (INSN) of Peru. Material and methods: Cross-sectional study. 7,697 patients were admitted to the INSN for virtual outpatient consultation from May to July 2020. The sampling was simple random and there was a sample of 374 participants who met the selection criteria. The telehealth usability questionnaire (TUQ) was used. Parents of patients who received virtual consultation were interviewed by telephone. Results: The average age of the interviewees was 36.2 years, mostly women and from Lima. The average age of the patients treated is 6.7 years, being mostly male (51.3%). The Smartphone was the most used device (97.6%); medical services the most consulted (84.4%), most recurrent pathologies related to the respiratory system (10.4%). 55.2% and 57.4% of the participants totally agree on the usefulness and ease of use of virtual medical care, respectively. Conclusions: The use of telehealth in the INSN had a positive impact, it managed to connect patients with their doctor in order to continue with their treatments and provide an optimal medical care response in real time.

Factores asociados al rendimiento académico en estudiantes de medicina

RESUMEN Introducción: El rendimiento académico universitario puede verse afectado por diversos factores personales y ambientales. Objetivo: Determinar los factores asociados al rendimiento académico en estudiantes de medicina de una universidad peruana. Métodos: Estudio transversal realizado en 247 estudiantes del primer al noveno ciclo. Se recopiló las calificaciones de la asignatura con el mayor número de créditos y se aplicó una encuesta para recolectar datos sobre sexo, estado civil, carrera previa, estado laboral y nivel de ansiedad. Se realizó un análisis de regresión simple y múltiple para estimar la asociación entre el rendimiento académico y las variables sociodemográficas de los encuestados. Resultados: El 70 % fueron mujeres, la mediana de edad fue 21 años. El 79,4 % reportó haber culminado una carrera. Casi la cuarta parte reportó tener una actividad laboral (24,3 %). El 46,2 % de universitarios presentó ansiedad. La mediana de nota obtenida fue 16 puntos. En el análisis de regresión simple se encontró que haber realizado una carrera previa (p= 0,044) y tener actividad laboral (p= 0,038) estuvieron asociados positivamente al puntaje de rendimiento académico. Sin embargo, en el análisis de regresión múltiple, no se mantuvo las diferencias observadas en ambas variables (p> 0,05). Conclusión: La mediana de nota en el período de estudio es 16 puntos. La mayoría tiene carrera previa y casi un tercio se encuentra laborando. La prevalencia de ansiedad es importante. Sin embargo, no se observa una asociación estadísticamente significativa entre los factores estudiados y el rendimiento académico.

ABSTRACT Introduction: University academic performance can be affected by various personal and environmental factors. Objective: To determine the factors associated with academic performance in medical students at a Peruvian university. Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted in 247 students from the first to the ninth cycle. The grades of the subject with the highest number of credits were collected and a survey was applied to collect data on sex, marital status, previous career, work status, and anxiety level. A simple and multiple regression analysis was performed to estimate the association between academic performance and sociodemographic variables of the respondents. Results: 70 % were female, median age was 21 years. Seventy-nine-point four percent reported having completed a career. Almost a quarter reported having a job (24,3 %). Anxiety was reported by 46,2 % of university students. The median grade obtained was 16 points. In the simple regression analysis, it was found that having a previous career (p= 0,044) and having a job (p= 0,038) were positively associated with the academic performance score. However, in the multiple regression analysis, the differences observed in both variables were not maintained (p> 0,05). Conclusion: The median grade in the study period is 16 points. Most of them have a previous career and almost a third are working. The prevalence of anxiety is significant. However, there is no statistically significant association between the factors studied and academic performance.

Factores asociados al conocimiento sobre la COVID-19 y salud mental en médicos residentes / Factors associated with the perception of knowledge of COVID-19 and mental health in resident doctors

RESUMEN Introducción: El personal sanitario representa la primera respuesta del sistema de salud en la pandemia de la COVID-19, por ello, es importante valorar su conocimiento sobre la identificación y atención de pacientes con la COVID-19. Objetivo: Identificar los factores asociados a la percepción del conocimiento de médicos residentes ante la atención de pacientes con la COVID-19 y describir la percepción de la salud mental durante la pandemia de la COVID-19. Métodos: Estudio transversal, realizado en 2020 en hospitales del Perú. Se empleó la escala "Perception of Knowledge in Health Workers" (alpha de Cronbach: 0,77). También, se empleó la escala "Mental Health COVID-19" (alpha de Cronbach: 0,88). Se realizó estadística bivariada y multivariada. Resultados: De los 200 encuestados, el 12 % y 5 % manifestaron que eran capaces de reconocer a un caso sospechoso y atender un paciente diagnosticado, respectivamente. El 41 % y 35 % estuvo muy de acuerdo con el miedo/preocupación de contagiar a su familia y sentir el maltrato por los pocos equipos de protección personal, respectivamente. En el análisis multivariado, la percepción del conocimiento se asoció a trabajar en emergencias (p= 0,007), a la cantidad de amistades positivos a la COVID-19 (p= 0,012) y a realizar recientemente una intubación (p= 0,035); estas fueron ajustadas por el puntaje de la percepción de salud mental. Conclusiones: Trabajar en emergencias, haber tenido contacto con pacientes contagiados y haber realizado procedimientos médico-quirúrgicos influyen en la percepción de conocimientos de los médicos sobre la atención de pacientes con la COVID-19.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Health personnel represent the first response of the health system in the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, it is important to assess their knowledge about the identification and care of patients with COVID-19. Objective: To identify the factors associated with the perception of knowledge of Peruvian resident physicians regarding the care of patients with COVID-19 and to describe the perception of mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Cross-sectional study, carried out in 2020 in hospitals in Peru. The "Perception of Knowledge in Health Workers" scale was used (Cronbach's Alpha: 0.77). And also, the "Mental Health COVID-19" scale was used (Cronbach's Alpha: 0.88). Bivariate and multivariate statistics were performed. Results: Of the 200 respondents, 12% and 5% stated that they were able to recognize a suspected case and care for a diagnosed patient, respectively; 41% and 35% strongly agreed with the fear/concern of infecting their family and feeling mistreatment due to the lack of personal protective equipment, respectively. In the multivariate analysis, the perception of knowledge was associated with working in emergencies (p= 0.007), with the number of positive friends for COVID-19 (p= 0.012) and with having recently undergone intubation (p= 0.035); these were adjusted by the mental health perception score. Conclusions: Working in emergencies, having had contact with infected patients and having performed medical-surgical procedures influence the perception of knowledge of doctors about the care of patients with COVID-19.

Factores asociados a la percepción de competencias gerenciales en médicos peruanos recién egresados / Factors associated with the perception of managerial competencies in recently graduated Peruvian doctors

Introducción: Las competencias gerenciales le permiten al médico en formación prepararse para la inserción en el sistema de salud. Objetivo: Identificar factores asociados a la percepción de competencias gerenciales en médicos egresados de los Establecimientos de Salud del Perú que participaron en el proceso SERUMS 2018-I. Material y Métodos: Estudio observacional, analítico de corte transversal. Se aplicó el cuestionario "How Dutch medical specialists perceive the competencies and training needs of medical residents in healthcare management" a los médicos postulantes al SERUMS 2018-I. Se midió el grado de asociación entre variables con la razón de prevalencia (RP). Resultados: De los 289 médicos encuestados, el 13,8% reportó haber realizado entrenamiento previo que potencialmente contribuye a su desempeño como gestor. El 35.5% se encontraba en el nivel bajo de la percepción de competencias gerenciales, el 74,8% reportó tener interés en desarrollar actividades de gerencia y un 97,2% tiene necesidad de formación en gerencia médica. El sexo y la capacitación previa que contribuye al desempeño como gerente está asociado significativamente con la percepción del desempeño de funciones gerenciales efectivas con una RP=1,66. Conclusiones: La percepción de desarrollar funciones gerenciales efectivas está asociada al sexo y a la capacitación previa.

Background: The managerial competences allow the doctor in training to prepare for the insertion in the health system. Objetive: To identify factors associated with the perception of managerial competencies in doctors graduated from the undergraduate medical programs in who participated in the SERUMS 2018-1 process. Material and Methods: Observational analytical cross-sectional study. The questionnaire "How Dutch medical specialists perceive the competencies and training needs of medical residents in healthcare management" was applied to the doctors applying for SERUMS 2018-1. The prevalence ratio (PR) to measure the degree of association between variables was used. Results: Of the 289 doctors surveyed, 13.8% reported having undergone previous training that potentially contributes to their performance as a manager. 35.5% were at the Iow level of the perception of managerial competencies, 74.8% reported having an interest in developing management activities and 97.2% need training in medical management. Sex and previous training that contributes to performance as a manager is significantly associated with the perception of performance of effective managerial functions with a PR 1.66. Conclusions: The perception of developing effective managerial functions associated with sex and previous training.

Factores asociados a enterobiosis en niños de dos comunidades nativas Ese'Eja del departamento Madre de Dios, Perú / Factors associated with enterobiosis in children of the Ese'Eja native communities in department of Madre de Dios, Peru

Introducción: La enterobiosis es una de las principales infecciones intestinales del mundo. Objetivo: Determinar los factores asociados a la infección por Enterobius vermicularis en niños de dos comunidades nativas Ese'Eja en Madre de Dios, Perú. Métodos: Estudio transversal analítico. Se trabajó con niños (77) de 1 a 11 años durante los meses de febrero a marzo de 2014. Para diagnosticar la enterobiosis se usó el test de Graham. Las manifestaciones clínicas fueron evaluadas por un médico y los factores asociados mediante una encuesta aplicada a los padres de los niños evaluados. Se usó estadística descriptiva y analítica, se utilizaron razones de prevalencia crudas y ajustadas con un IC 95 por ciento se consideró p< 0,05 como significativo. Resultados: La prevalencia de enterobiosis fue de 32,47 por ciento (25). Los factores asociados (RP e IC 95 por ciento) en el análisis bivariado fueron onicofagia 2,1 (1,1-3,9), chuparse los dedos 5,4 (2,1-2,7), uñas largas 7 (2,6-18,6), intercambio de ropa 2,3 (1,1-3,7), cambio de ropa interior 3,3 (1,8-5,9), uso de calzado 7 (2,6-18,4), juego con tierra 6,9 (1,7-27,3), juego con mascotas 6,4 (2,1-19,7), lavado de manos antes de comer 7,9 (3,6-17,1), lavado de manos después de comer 1,9 (1,7-3,66), 6 o más personas en la casa 3,9 (1,9-7,9), disposición de excretas a campo abierto 3,3 (1,7-6,2) y el menor nivel socioeconómico 2,6 (1,3-5,4). No hubo asociaciones en el análisis multivariado. Conclusiones: Existe una alta prevalencia de enterobiosis en la población estudiada y los factores de riesgo son similares a los antecedentes locales. Urge hacer programas de prevención y promoción de salud respecto al tema para reducir este problema(AU)

Introduction: Enterobiasis is one of the main intestinal infections worldwide. Objective: Determine the factors associated to Enterobius vermicularis infection in children from two native Ese'Eja communities in Madre de Dios, Peru. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in February-March 2014 of 77 children aged 1-11 years. Enterobiasis diagnosis was based on Graham's test. Clinical manifestations were evaluated by a physician, whereas associated factors were determined through a survey applied to the parents of the children studied. Use was made of descriptive and analytical statistical analysis, and crude and adjusted prevalence ratios with a CI of 95 percent. A p value of 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Enterobiasis prevalence was 32.47 percent (25). The associated factors (PR and CI 95 percent) in the bivariate analysis were onychophagia 2.1 (1.1-3.9), finger sucking 5.4 (2.1-2.7), long nails 7 (2.6-18.6), exchanging clothes 2.3 (1.1-3.7), changing underwear 3.3 (1.8-5.9), wearing shoes 7 (2.6-18.4), playing with earth 6.9 (1.7-27.3), playing with pets 6.4 (2.1-19.7), handwashing before eating 7.9 (3.6-17.1), handwashing after eating 1.9 (1.7-3.66), six or more people in the household 3.9 (1.9-7.9), feces disposal in open areas 3.3 (1.7-6.2) and a lower socioeconomic level 2.6 (1.3-5.4). Multivariate analysis did not find any association. Conclusions: Enterobiasis prevalence is high in the population studied, and the risk factors are similar to the local antecedents. It is urgent to develop health prevention and promotion programs about the topic to reduce this problem(AU)

Percepción de violencia laboral externa del personal en un instituto especializado en salud pediátrico del Perú, 2019 / Personnel perception of external labor violence in a specialized institute in pediatric health of Peru, 2019

Objetivo: Describir la percepción de la violencia laboral externa del personal del Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño durante el 2019. Material y Métodos: Estudio Observacional, analítico, transversal en el cual participaron trabajadores de salud del INSN que tenían contacto directo con los pacientes y/ o sus familiares durante el año 2019. Se realizó un muestreo estratificado, incluyendo a los grupos ocupacionales: personal administrativo, de servicio, profesional y técnico. Se aplicó la encuesta “Workplace Violence In The Health Sector Country Case Studies Research Instruments Survey Questionnaire 2003”, la cual fue traducida y adaptada al español en estudios previos. Previo control de calidad, se realizó un análisis estadístico descriptivo de los datos, y empleando el software STATA v.11 se realizó un análisis bivariado para encontrar los factores asociados a dicha percepción. Resultados: El 82,1% del personal entrevistado fueron mujeres, 36,7% tiene más de 50 años, alrededor del 80% son médicos, enfermeras y técnicas de enfermería. En el INSN el 91,9% de los evaluados perciben violencia generada por el usuario hacia el personal que labora en la institución; asimismo el 75,3% de los que perciben violencia fueron mujeres. Se encontraron diferencias significativas (p<0,001) en la percepción de la violencia según grupo ocupacional. Conclusiones: Existe asociación entre el tipo de ocupación y la percepción de la violencia laboral externa en el personal del Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño-Perú (AU)

Objective: Describe the perception of external workplace violence of the staff of the National Institute of Child Health during 2019. Material and Methods: Observational, analytical, cross-sectional study in which health workers from the INSN who had direct contact with the patients and / or their families during 2019. A stratified sampling was carried out, including occupational groups: administrative, service, professional and technical personnel. The survey “Workplace Violence In The Health Sector Country Case Studies Research Instruments Survey Questionnaire 2003” was applied, which was translated and adapted into Spanish in previous studies. Prior to quality control, a descriptive statistical analysis of the data was performed, and using the STATA v.11 software, a bivariate analysis was performed to find the factors associated with such perception. Results: 82.1% of the personnel interviewed were women, 36.7% are over 50 years old, around 80% are doctors, nurses and nursing technicians. In the INSN, 91.9% of those evaluated perceive violence generated by the user towards the personnel working in the institution; likewise, 75.3% of those who perceived violence were women. Significant differences (p <0.001) were found in the perception of violence according to occupational group. Conclusions: There is an association between the type of occupation and the perception of external work violence in the personnel of the National Institute of Child Health-Peru (AU)

Percepción de médicos que realizan el Servicio Rural y Urbano-Marginal de salud en Perú sobre el primer nivel de atención / Effect of Rural and Marginal Urban Health Service on the physicians' perception of primary health care in Peru

RESUMEN Objetivo: Determinar la percepción de los médicos que realizan el Servicio Rural y Urbano Marginal de Salud (SERUMS) en Perú sobre el trabajo en el primer nivel de atención (PNA) y sus factores asociados. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un análisis secundario de datos de una muestra de médicos que realizaron el SERUMS el 2016. Para evaluar la variable de interés se utilizó la escala de «Percepción sobre el trabajo en el PNA¼, cuyos puntajes más altos indican una peor percepción del trabajo en el PNA. Se aplicó una encuesta basal (antes del SERUMS) y una encuesta de seguimiento (8-12 meses de iniciado el SERUMS) y se evaluaron las diferencias en los puntajes. Resultados: De los 780 encuestados, 215 (27,6%) completaron la encuesta basal y de seguimiento. La media del puntaje incrementó considerablemente (de 3,4 a 6,7; p < 0,001), lo que indica una peor percepción del trabajo en el PNA tras iniciar el SERUMS. De los tres dominios de la encuesta, el de las percepciones sobre el médico que trabaja en el PNA y el de las percepciones sobre el trabajo asistencial en el PNA incrementaron los puntajes de percepción sobre el trabajo en el PNA. No se encontraron variables sociodemográficas asociadas al cambio en los puntajes. Conclusiones: La percepción de los médicos sobre el trabajo en el PNA se deteriora luego de iniciar el SERUMS. Se deben promover estrategias que incentiven el interés de los médicos en este nivel de atención.

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the effect of the Rural and Marginal Urban Health Service (SERUMS) on the physicians' perception of work in the primary health care (PHC) setting and its associated factors. Materials and methods: A secondary data analysis of a sample of physicians who performed the SERUMS in 2016 was carried out. To evaluate the variable of interest, the scale "Perception of work in the PHC setting" was used, higher scores indicated a negative perception of work in the PHC setting. A baseline survey (before the SERUMS) and a follow-up survey (8-12 months after starting the SERUMS) were applied and differences in both scores were evaluated. Results: Of the 780 respondents, 215 (27.6%) completed the baseline and follow-up survey. The average score increased considerably (from 3.4 to 6.7; p < 0.001), which shows a negative perception of work in the PHC setting after participating in the SERUMS. Of the three parts of the survey, the one regarding perceptions by the physicians working in the PHC and the one about perceptions of medical work in the PHC setting increased the perception scores. No sociodemographic variables were found to be associated with the change in scores. Conclusions: Physicians' perception about work in the PHC setting deteriorated after participating in the SERUMS. Therefore, strategies to encourage physicians' interest in working at this level of healthcare should be promoted.

Massive Open Online Courses for continuing education for nursing professionals in Peru.

METHOD: to determine the global offer of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in health and nursing, and to know the characteristics of its content, for continuing education in nursing professionals in Peru. Exploratory study was carried out on the websites: Coursera, edX, FutureLearn, XuetangX and Udacity, Class Central and MOOC List. The courses were classified according to the five nursing areas recognized by the Peruvian College of Nurses (Colegio de Enfermeros del Perú, CEP). From each course, data was collected on institution and country of origin, hours per week and total duration in weeks, audio and subtitle language. RESULTS: a total of 654 courses in this modality are offered in health were found, covering the five areas contemplated by the Peruvian College of Nurses. Fourteen courses were specifically developed for nursing with an average duration of five weeks (3.2 hours per week of activities). Eleven came from Anglo-Saxon institutions, with content in English. Only two courses were offered in Spanish and one in Turkish. CONCLUSION: Massive Open Online Courses would be a useful tool for the continuing education of the Peruvian nurse given the wide offer, including some specifically for nurses, in the different areas of nursing. The content of the course is mostly in English. Expanding the range of languages or subtitles would facilitate the participation of a larger audience.

Need for the Development of a Specific Regulatory Framework for Evaluation of Mobile Health Apps in Peru: Systematic Search on App Stores and Content Analysis.

BACKGROUND: In Peru, there is an increase in the creation of mobile health (mHealth) apps; however, this situation could present problems related to the quality of information these apps share, data security and privacy, usability, and effectiveness, as there is no specific local regulation about their creation and use. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to review mHealth apps created, uploaded, or used in Peru, and perform an analysis of the national regulatory framework that could be applied to evaluate whether there is a need to develop and implement a specific regulation to these apps. METHODS: A total of 3 reviews were performed. First, we reviewed information about Peruvian mHealth apps created up to May 2019 from scientific publications, news, government communications, and virtual stores, and evaluated their purpose, creator, and the available evidence of their usability and effectiveness. The second review was carried out by taking a sample of the 10 most commonly used mHealth apps in Peru (regardless of the country of creation), to evaluate the information they collect and classify them according to the possible risks that they could present in terms of security and privacy. In addition, we evaluated whether they refer to or endorse the information they provided. Finally, in the third review, we searched for Peruvian standards related to electronic health (eHealth) that involve information technology that can be applied to regulate these apps. RESULTS: A total of 66 apps meeting our inclusion criteria were identified; of these, 47% (n=31) belonged to government agencies and 47% (n=31) were designed for administrative purposes (private and government agencies). There was no evidence about the usability or effectiveness of any of these apps. Concerning the 10 most commonly used mHealth apps in Peru, about the half of them gathered user information that could be leaked, changed, or lost, thus posing a great harm to their users or to their related patients. In addition, 6/10 (60%) of these apps did not mention the source of the information they provided. Among the Peruvian norms, the Law on the Protection of Personal Data, Law on Medical Devices, and administrative directives on standards and criteria for health information systems have some regulations that could be applied to these apps; however, these do not fully cover all aspects concerning the evaluation of security and privacy of data, quality of provided information, and evidence of an app's usability and effectiveness. CONCLUSIONS: Because many Peruvian mHealth apps have issues related to security and privacy of data, quality of information provided, and lack of available evidence of their usability and effectiveness, there is an urgent need to develop a regulatory framework based on existing medical device and health information system norms in order to promote the evaluation and regulation of all the aforesaid aspects, including the creation of a national repository for these apps that describes all these characteristics.

[Coinfection between dengue and covid-19: need for approach in endemic zones.] / Coinfección entre dengue y COVID-19: Necesidad de abordaje en zonas endémicas.

The impact caused by the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in different parts of the world, currently reaches 745, 308 infected and 35,307 deaths according to the latest reports. In this context, in our country, an area of ​​epidemiological relevance is the Peruvian Amazon, due to the distribution of endemic diseases such as metaxemic diseases (Dengue, Malaria, among others), where the problem increases due to the COVID infection. -19 can lead to false positives in Dengue screening tests. Thus leading to a delay in the diagnosis of COVID-19 infection and further spread of the virus, since in most cases of Dengue there are no warning signs and treatment is ambulatory. This article seeks to express an opinion on the need to address cases of coinfection between Dengue and Covid-19 in endemic areas.

El impacto que ha originado la enfermedad por coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) en diferentes partes del mundo, alcanza en la actualidad 597, 072 personas contagiadas y 27,364 fallecidas según los últimos reportes. En ese contexto, en nuestro país, una zona de relevancia epidemiológica es la amazonia peruana, debido a la distribución de enfermedades endémicas como las enfermedades metaxénicas (Dengue, Malaria entre otras), en donde el problema se incrementa debido a que la infección por COVID-19 puede llevar a falsos positivos en las pruebas de cribado para Dengue. Conllevando de esa forma a un retraso en el diagnóstico de la infección por COVID-19 y una mayor diseminación del virus, debido a que en la mayor parte de los casos de Dengue no se presentan signos de alarma y el tratamiento es ambulatorio. Este artículo busca emitir una opinión sobre la necesidad del abordaje de casos de coinfección entre Dengue y Covid-19 en zonas endémicas.

[Characteristics of compulsory service programs for medical professionals in the Andean states]. / Características del servicio social para profesionales médicos en los estados andinos.

INTRODUCTION: There are few studies on the impact of social service programs on health in the professional development of doctors in the Andean States (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela). The purpose of these programs is to increase the availability of human resources in health in rural and remote areas. OBJECTIVE: To describe the regulations of social service programs for medical professionals in the Andean countries. METHODS: We carried out a bibliographic review of normative documents concerning the social service for medical professionals using websites of governments of the Andean States as data sources. We sought to obtain information regarding service conditions, funding of these programsincluding remunerations, and means of program allocation. Additionally, we used PubMed/MEDLINE to find complementary information on mandatory social services in these countries. RESULTS: Social service for medical professionals is established under a regulatory framework in all the Andean countries, except for Argentina, where this program does not exist. Participants receive remuneration (except in Bolivia, where students perform the service). The allocation systems used for these programs are heterogeneous, and in some Andean countries, the allocation is merit-based. Participation in social programs influences later professional opportunities (Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela) and the ability to specialize (Chile and Peru). CONCLUSIONS: It is necessary to study the impact of these programs on the professional development of the participants to design and implement quality improvement strategies tailored to each context.

INTRODUCCIÓN: Se ha estudiado poco sobre el impacto de los programas de servicio social en salud en el desarrollo profesional de médicos de los Estados Andinos (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú y Venezuela), programas cuya finalidad es incrementar los recursos humanos en salud en zonas rurales y remotas. OBJETIVO: Describir la normativa de los programas de servicio social para profesionales médicos de los Estados Andinos. MÉTODOS: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica de documentos normativos concernientes al servicio social para profesionales médicos en sitios web de gobiernos de los Estados Andinos, con la finalidad de obtener información la condición de servicio, financiamiento del programa/remuneraciones y modos de adjudicación. Adicionalmente, se empleó el motor de búsqueda PubMed para complementar la información sobre servicios sociales obligatorios en estos países. RESULTADOS: El servicio social para profesionales médicos está establecido bajo un marco normativo en todos los Estados Andinos, a excepción de Argentina, donde no existe este programa. Los participantes perciben una remuneración, salvo en Bolivia, donde el servicio es realizado por estudiantes. Los sistemas de adjudicación para estos programas son heterogéneos, siendo que en algunos Estados Andinos existe asignación de plazas según criterios meritocráticos. La participación en programas sociales en salud condiciona el ejercicio profesional (Ecuador, Colombia y Venezuela) y el poder realizar una especialización (Chile y Perú). CONCLUSIONES: Se requiere estudiar del impacto de estos programas en el desarrollo profesional del participante, con el objetivo de implementar estrategias de mejora adecuadas a sus contextos particulares.

Effect of Rural and Marginal Urban Health Service on the physicians' perception of primary health care in Peru. / Percepción de médicos que realizan el Servicio Rural y Urbano-Marginal de salud en Perú sobre el primer nivel de atención.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of the Rural and Marginal Urban Health Service (SERUMS) on the physicians' perception of work in the primary health care (PHC) setting and its associated factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A secondary data analysis of a sample of physicians who performed the SERUMS in 2016 was carried out. To evaluate the variable of interest, the scale "Perception of work in the PHC setting" was used, higher scores indicated a negative perception of work in the PHC setting. A baseline survey (before the SERUMS) and a follow-up survey (8-12 months after starting the SERUMS) were applied and differences in both scores were evaluated. RESULTS: Of the 780 respondents, 215 (27.6%) completed the baseline and follow-up survey. The average score increased considerably (from 3.4 to 6.7; p < 0.001), which shows a negative perception of work in the PHC setting after participating in the SERUMS. Of the three parts of the survey, the one regarding perceptions by the physicians working in the PHC and the one about perceptions of medical work in the PHC setting increased the perception scores. No sociodemographic variables were found to be associated with the change in scores. CONCLUSIONS: Physicians' perception about work in the PHC setting deteriorated after participating in the SERUMS. Therefore, strategies to encourage physicians' interest in working at this level of healthcare should be promoted.

OBJETIVO: Determinar la percepción de los médicos que realizan el Servicio Rural y Urbano Marginal de Salud (SERUMS) en Perú sobre el trabajo en el primer nivel de atención (PNA) y sus factores asociados. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Se realizó un análisis secundario de datos de una muestra de médicos que realizaron el SERUMS el 2016. Para evaluar la variable de interés se utilizó la escala de «Percepción sobre el trabajo en el PNA¼, cuyos puntajes más altos indican una peor percepción del trabajo en el PNA. Se aplicó una encuesta basal (antes del SERUMS) y una encuesta de seguimiento (8-12 meses de iniciado el SERUMS) y se evaluaron las diferencias en los puntajes. RESULTADOS: De los 780 encuestados, 215 (27,6%) completaron la encuesta basal y de seguimiento. La media del puntaje incrementó considerablemente (de 3,4 a 6,7; p < 0,001), lo que indica una peor percepción del trabajo en el PNA tras iniciar el SERUMS. De los tres dominios de la encuesta, el de las percepciones sobre el médico que trabaja en el PNA y el de las percepciones sobre el trabajo asistencial en el PNA incrementaron los puntajes de percepción sobre el trabajo en el PNA. No se encontraron variables sociodemográficas asociadas al cambio en los puntajes. CONCLUSIONES: La percepción de los médicos sobre el trabajo en el PNA se deteriora luego de iniciar el SERUMS. Se deben promover estrategias que incentiven el interés de los médicos en este nivel de atención.

Massive Open Online Courses for continuing education for nursing professionals in Peru / Massive Open Online Courses para educação continuada em profissionais de enfermagem no Peru / Massive Open Online Courses para la educación continua en profesionales de enfermería en Perú

Objective: to determine the global offer of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in health and nursing, and to know the characteristics of its content, for continuing education in nursing professionals in Peru. Method: exploratory study was carried out on the websites: Coursera, edX, FutureLearn, XuetangX and Udacity, Class Central and MOOC List. The courses were classified according to the five nursing areas recognized by the Peruvian College of Nurses (Colegio de Enfermeros del Perú, CEP). From each course, data was collected on institution and country of origin, hours per week and total duration in weeks, audio and subtitle language. Results: a total of 654 courses in this modality are offered in health were found, covering the five areas contemplated by the Peruvian College of Nurses. Fourteen courses were specifically developed for nursing with an average duration of five weeks (3.2 hours per week of activities). Eleven came from Anglo-Saxon institutions, with content in English. Only two courses were offered in Spanish and one in Turkish. Conclusion: Massive Open Online Courses would be a useful tool for the continuing education of the Peruvian nurse given the wide offer, including some specifically for nurses, in the different areas of nursing. The content of the course is mostly in English. Expanding the range of languages or subtitles would facilitate the participation of a larger audience.

Objetivo: determinar a oferta global de Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) em saúde e enfermagem e conhecer as características de seu conteúdo para a educação continuada em profissionais de enfermagem. Método: estudo exploratório realizado nos sites Coursera, edX, FutureLearn, XuetangX e Udacity, Class Central e MOOC List. Os cursos foram classificados de acordo com as cinco áreas de enfermagem reconhecidas pelo Colégio Peruano de Enfermeiros (Colegio de Enfermeros del Perú, CEP). Para cada curso foram coletadas as variáveis instituição e país de origem, horas semanais e duração total em semanas, idioma do áudio e das legendas. Resultados: foram encontrados 654 cursos nessa modalidade em saúde, cobrindo as cinco áreas contempladas pelo Colégio Peruano de Enfermeiros. Quatorze cursos foram desenvolvidos especificamente para enfermagem, com duração média de cinco semanas (3,2 horas por semana de atividades). Onze procediam de instituições anglo-saxônicas, com conteúdo em inglês. Apenas dois cursos foram oferecidos em espanhol e um em turco. Conclusão: Massive Open Online Courses é uma ferramenta útil para a educação continuada do enfermeiro peruano, dada a ampla oferta, incluindo alguns especificamente para enfermeiros, nas diferentes áreas da enfermagem. O seu conteúdo é oferecido principalmente em inglês. Expandir a variedade de idiomas ou incluir legendas facilitaria a participação de um público maior.

Objetivo: determinar la oferta global de Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) en salud y enfermería, y conocer las características de su contenido, para la educación continua de profesionales de enfermería en Perú. Método: estudio exploratorio se llevó a cabo en sitios web Coursera, edX, FutureLearn, XuetangX y Udacity, Class Central y MOOC List. Los cursos se clasificaron según las cinco áreas de enfermería reconocidas por el Colegio de Enfermeros del Perú (CEP). De cada curso se recopilaron datos sobre institución y país de origen, horas por semana y duración total en semanas, idioma de audio y de subtítulos. Resultados: se encontró un total de 654 cursos en esta modalidad en salud, que abarcaron las cinco áreas contempladas por el Colegio de Enfermeros del Perú. Catorce cursos fueron elaborados específicamente para enfermería con una duración promedio de cinco semanas (3,2 horas semanales de actividades). Once procedían de instituciones anglosajonas, con contenido en inglés. Solo dos se ofrecieron en español y uno en turco. Conclusión: Massive Open Online Courses es una herramienta útil para la educación continua del enfermero peruano dada la amplia oferta, incluyendo algunos específicamente para enfermeros, en las distintas áreas de la enfermería. El contenido de los cursos se ofrecen mayoritariamente en inglés. Ampliar la oferta de idiomas o subtítulos facilitaría la participación de un mayor público.

Self-perceived competencies in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders among general practitioners in Lima, Peru.

AIM: To assess the self-perceived competencies in diagnosing and treating patients with mental health disorders, among recently graduated general practitioners (GPs) from Lima, Peru. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was performed in April 2017 at a General Practitioner's meeting held for those who were going to perform the social service, by the Peruvian College of Physicians in Lima. Attendees were invited to answer a questionnaire that evaluated their self-perception of competence in diagnosing and treating four different mental health disorders; major depression, anxiety disorder, alcohol dependence, and schizophrenia. RESULTS: Out of 434 evaluated GPs, the following percentages were self-perceived as competent in their adequate diagnosis of depression (70.5%), anxiety (73.3%), alcohol dependence (67.6%), and schizophrenia (62.0%). Concerning pharmacological treatment, these percentages were 46.6, 47.5, 39.0 and 37.6%, respectively. Referring to all the studied mental disorders, 41.6% of participants self-perceived competence in providing an adequate diagnosis, 36.1% in providing non-pharmacological treatment, and 20.1% in providing pharmacological treatment. CONCLUSION: The rate of adequate self-perceived competences was higher for diagnosis than for treatment of patients with mental health disorders. These results highlight the importance of designing and implementing interventions to improve medical education so as to develop the skills necessary to confront mental health disorders.

Factores asociados a depresión en médicos que trabajarán en zonas rurales del Perú / Factors associated with depression in doctors who will work in rural areas of Peru

Resumen Introducción: Los médicos que realizarán el servicio rural peruano estarán muy expuestos a la soledad, problemas laborales y otros, que pueden tener repercusiones mentales. El objetivo fue determinar los factores asociados a la depresión entre los médicos que trabajarán en zonas rurales del Perú. Método: Estudio observacional, de corte transversal y analítico, de datos secundarios. Las encuestas se recolectaron entre los médicos peruanos recién graduados que realizarían en pocas semanas el Servicio Rural y Urbano-Marginal en Salud. Se definió depresión según el test de Zung, asociándose a variables sociales y educativas. Resultados: De los 704 encuestados, el 30,0% (211) tenía un puntaje mayor a 50 (deprimido), el 67,0% (471) tuvieron un puntaje cercano al punto de corte para depresión. En el análisis multivariado, estuvo asociado a una mayor frecuencia de depresión el sexo femenino (RPa: 1,09; IC95%: 1,09-1,10; valor p<0,001), el tener una pareja sentimental (RPa: 1,12; IC95%: 1,12- 1,13; valor p<0,001), el haber estudiado en una universidad de Lima (RPa: 1,07; IC95%: 1,06-1,09; valor p<0,001) y el tener familiares médicos (RPa: 1,20; IC95%: 1,09-1,33; valor p<0,001); ajustadas por tres variables. Conclusiones: Se encontró un importante porcentaje de médicos que tenían depresión, otro grupo mayor que estaba cerca de tenerlo. Es importante realizar programas de salud mental entre los médicos que realizarán actividad rural, ya que las condiciones de su trabajo podrían generar problemas en distintos aspectos de la vida profesional.

Introduction: The doctors who perform the Peruvian service will be very exposed to loneliness, labor problems and others, which can have mental repercussions. The objective was to determine factors associated with depression among physicians who worked in rural Peru. Method: Observational, cross-sectional and analytical study of secondary data. Surveys were collected from newly graduated Peruvian doctors who conducted the Rural and Urban-Marginal Health Service in a few weeks. Depression was defined according to the Zung test, being associated to social and educational variables. Results: Of the 704 respondents, 30.0% (211) had a score higher than 50 (depressed), 67.0% (471) had a score close to the cut-off point for depression. In the multivariate analysis, it was associated with a higher frequency of female depression (RR: 1.09, 95% CI: 1.09-1.10, p value <0.001), having a sentimental partner (RPa: 1, 12, 95% CI: 1.12-1.13, p value <0.001), having studied at a university in Lima (RP: 1.07, 95% CI: 1.06-1.09, p value <0.001) And having medical relatives (RP: 1.20, 95% CI: 1.09-1.33, p value <0.001); Adjusted by three variables. Conclusions: We found a significant percentage of physicians who had depression, another major group that was close to having it. It is important to carry out mental health programs among the doctors who perform the rural activity, since the conditions of their work generate problems in the styles of professional life.