Concern About Returning to Face-to-Face Classes After the Pandemic: Importance of Emotional Intelligence and Stress Coping Strategies in Health Science Students.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new normality, a scenario where different circumstances trigger emotions such as concern about returning to face-to-face classes, to which higher education students adapt. The objective was to identify how emotional intelligence and coping with stress explain students' concern about returning to face-to-face classes post COVID-19. Methods: This was an explanatory and cross-sectional study. The sample by intention was 588 students from the Faculty of Health Sciences. The Rotterdam Emotional Intelligence Scale (REIS), the Stress Coping Questionnaire (CAE), and the ACAD-COVID-19 scale were used. For data collection, the instruments were digitized. Bivariate analysis with Chi-square and multivariate logistic regression was performed. Results: The mean age of the participants was 19.72 years; most were single and without children (96.9% and 96.8%, respectively). 74.3% did not work, 80.8% were from the first years of study, and 52.7% belonged to nursing school. About 94.2% of participants indicated having adequate emotional intelligence, 91.3% expressed coping with adequate stress, and 67.2% indicated serious concern about returning to face-to-face classes. An association was found between gender (p=0.042), age (p=0.002), year of study (p=0.027), emotional intelligence (p=0.001), and coping with stress (p=0.001) with concern for return to face-to-face classes. Emotional intelligence identified as adequate (OR: 2.580; IC95%: 1.117-5.960) and coping with stress identified as adequate (OR: 2.008; IC95%: 1.018-3.960) are more likely to express serious concern about the return to face-to-face classes after the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: According to the results, the need to safeguard the psychological aspects of students is highlighted, especially emotional intelligence, as well as to improve coping with stress so that they can better manage concerns about returning to face-to-face classes. The educational authorities should implement strategies to improve these aspects in order to ensure the adequate return to face-to-face classes in new scenarios.

Association Between Family Support and Coping Strategies of People With Covid-19: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Purpose: The study aimed to determine the association between family support and coping strategies of people diagnosed with COVID-19. Methods: The study was analytical and cross-sectional. The sample consisted of 500 participants who were selected by non-probabilistic and snowball sampling and included residents of both sexes who belonged to the city of Lima, with a diagnosis of COVID-19, who lived with relatives, and who accepted to participate in the research. For data collection, the scales "family support" and "Coping and Adaptation Process-Coping Adaptation Processing Scale (CAPS)" were used. The technique used was the survey through the home visit and the questionnaire instrument. To measure the relationship of the study variables, binary logistic regression was chosen, considering coping strategies as the dependent variable and socio-demographic data and family support as independent variables. Results: Of the 500 participants, 50.4% were women, and 49.6% were men. The results revealed that most participants presented a high capacity for coping strategies and high perceived family support (97.2% and 81%, respectively). In the bivariate analysis, socio-demographic aspects and family support and their dimensions were related to high or low capacity for coping strategies. Significant differences were verified between marital status (p=0.026), having children (p=0.037), family support (p=0.000), and its dimensions with coping strategies. Finally, the multivariate analysis found that people with COVID-19 who perceived high family support were 33.74 times (95% CI: 7266-156,739) more likely to have a high capacity for coping strategies. Conclusion: Therefore, it is necessary to promote the development of parental and family support skills in the face of the health emergency caused by COVID-19.

The Design and Validation of a Compassion Fatigue Scale in Peruvian Nurses.

The objective of this study was to design and validate the Compassion Fatigue Scale (EFat-Com) in Peruvian nurses. METHODS: A 13-item scale was designed using qualitative procedures and expert judgment. This version was administered to 201 nursing professionals using an electronic form along with two other measures: the Patient Health Questionnarie-2 and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. RESULTS: Exploratory factor analysis supported the existence of two factors with factor loadings > 0.54. Confirmatory factor analysis of the two-factor model yielded satisfactory fit indices after the elimination of two items. Regarding concurrent validity, a positive relationship was obtained between the EFat-Com and the measure of depression; however, no correlation was found with the measure of life satisfaction. The internal consistency was 0.807 for the total scale, 0.79 for Factor 1, and 0.83 for Factor 2. CONCLUSIONS: The EFat-Com showed adequate psychometric properties with respect to content-based validity evidence, internal structure, and reliability. Therefore, the instrument can be used in research and professional settings. However, it is essential to continue studying the validity evidence in other contexts.

Preventive measures and concern for SARS-CoV-2 infection associated with lifestyle changes in the Peruvian population.

The study was conducted to establish the association between knowledge of preventive measures and concern about SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) infection and lifestyle changes in the Peruvian population during the health emergency. This was an analytical and cross-sectional study, with a voluntary non-probabilistic sample of 1101 Peruvian population over 18 years old, from the three regions of the country (Coast, Highlands, and Jungle) who answered the digital questionnaires between June and July 2021. The questionnaires "Knowledge about preventive measures on COVID-19″, PRE-COVID-19, and "Changes in lifestyles during the pandemic," instruments validated in the Peruvian population, were used to determine the association of the variables, the Chi-square test and binary logistic regression were used, considering changes in lifestyles as the dependent variable. A p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Of the participants, 57.4% were women, 42.6% were men, with an average age of 30.9 years (SD = 13.14). The descriptive analysis showed that 50.8% of the participants were not worried about SARS-CoV-2 infection, 72.2% knew about preventive measures, and 56.4% stated that they had changed their lifestyles during the pandemic. A significant association was found between educational level (p = 0.000), having a job (p = 0.048), and being worried about SARS-CoV-2 infection (p = 0.001) with lifestyle changes. In the regression analysis, technical/higher education (95% CI = 1.51-2.67) and being worried about SARS-CoV-2 infection (95% CI = 1.71-1.91) were associated with lifestyle changes during the pandemic. The greater the degree of education and concern or fear of SARS-CoV-2 infection, the greater the lifestyle changes.

Factores psicosociales y rendimiento laboral en colaboradores de una institución educativa privada, Lima, 2021 / Psychosocial Factors and Work Performance of Collaborators at a Private Educational Institution, Lima, 2021

Introducción: La actividad laboral de las personas siempre ha transformado al mundo, sin embargo, ha generado muchos riesgos y enfermedades. Asimismo, el trabajo ha sido afectado por la globalización, la tecnología y la crisis sanitaria por la COVID-19. Generando, transformaciones en las estructuras del empleo y en las condiciones del trabajo, tornándose más exigente en el área laboral, estas condiciones han predispuesto factores psicosociales negativos que amenaza la salud; ocasionando enfermedades y accidentes laborales, y como consecuencia un deficiente rendimiento laboral. Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre los factores psicosociales y el rendimiento laboral en colaboradores de una institución educativa privada de Lima. Metodología: Enfoque cuantitativo, de diseño no experimental, corte transversal y de tipo correlacional. En el estudio participaron 120 colaboradores de la institución educativa privada, según el muestreo no probabilístico; como instrumento se aplicó el Cuestionario de "Factores Psicosociales en el Trabajo" y el "El cuestionario de Rendimiento Laboral Individual" compartido digitalmente través del correo electrónico. Resultados: del total de los encuestados, el 52,50% manifestaron tener una buena percepción de los factores psicosociales; sin embargo, se obtuvo una mala percepción en las dimensiones exigencia laboral con el 63,30% y satisfacción con la remuneración del rendimiento con el 52,50%; con respecto a la variable rendimiento laboral, el 75,00% demostró un nivel alto. Conclusión: Los trabajadores que indicaron una alta exigencia laboral tuvieron 11 veces mayor probabilidad de presentar un alto rendimiento en su trabajo (OR:11,03; IC 95%: 1,71-17,95).

Introduction: People's work has always transformed the world; however, it has also posed many risks and diseases. Likewise, work has been affected by globalization, technology, and the COVID-19 health crisis. There have been transformations in employment structures and working conditions, which have become more demanding. These conditions have predisposed negative psychosocial factors that threaten health, causing occupational illnesses and accidents and, consequently, poor work performance. Objective: To determine the relationship between psychosocial factors and work performance in employees of a private educational institution in Lima. Methods: Quantitative approach, non-experimental, cross-sectional, and correlational design. A total of 120 employees of the private educational institution participated in the study, according to a non-probabilistic sampling method. The Psychosocial Factors at Work Questionnaire and the "Individual Work Performance Questionnaire," shared digitally via e-mail, were used. Results: Of the total respondents, 52.50% had a good perception of psychosocial factors; however, a poor perception was identified in the dimensions "work demands" (63.30%) and "satisfaction with performance compensation" (52.50%). Conclusion: Workers who indicated high work demands were 11 times more likely to have high work performance (OR: 11.03; 95% CI: 1.71­17.95).

Introdução: A atividade de trabalho das pessoas sempre transformou o mundo, no entanto, gerou muitos riscos e doenças. Da mesma forma, o trabalho tem sido afetado pela globalização, pela tecnologia e pela crise sanitária da COVID-19. Estas condições predispuseram fatores psicossociais negativos que ameaçam a saúde, causando doenças e acidentes no trabalho e, como consequência, um mau desempenho no trabalho. Objetivo: Determinar a relação entre fatores psicossociais e o desempenho no trabalho dos funcionários de uma instituição de ensino privada em Lima. Metodologia: Abordagem quantitativa, projeto não-experimental, transversal e correlacional. O estudo envolveu 120 funcionários da instituição privada de ensino, de acordo com amostragem não-probabilística; o questionário "Fatores Psicossociais no Trabalho" e o "Questionário de Desempenho Individual do Trabalho", compartilhado digitalmente por e-mail, foram utilizados como instrumentos. Resultados: Do número total de entrevistados, 52,50% afirmaram que tinham uma boa percepção dos fatores psicossociais; no entanto, foi obtida uma má percepção nas dimensões das demandas do trabalho com 63,30% e satisfação com a remuneração por desempenho com 52,50%; com relação ao desempenho variável do trabalho, 75,00% mostraram um alto nível. Conclusão: Os trabalhadores que indicaram altas exigências de trabalho tinham 11 vezes mais probabilidade de ter alto desempenho no trabalho (OR: 11,03; 95% CI: 1,71-17,95).

Validación de la escala de autoevaluación del aprendizaje práctico cibisa en estudiantes de enfermería peruanos

Objetivo: Determinar la validez y confiabilidad de la escala CIBISA para la autoevaluación del aprendizaje práctico de estudiantes de enfermería. Material y Método: Estudio instrumental, transversal, con estudiantes de enfermería que estuvieron realizando prácticas clínicas, en el que se analizaron las propiedades psicométricas de la escala CIBISA, tales como la validación de contenido y consistencia interna a través del cálculo de V de Aiken y posteriormente Análisis factorial confirmatorio (AFC), respectivamente. Finalmente, se calculó la confiabilidad de la escala. Resultados: Se obtuvo una V de Aiken de 0,9. Asimismo, los valores de asimetría y curtosis del ítem 1 y 28 superaron el valor +/- 1,5. Los índices de bondad de ajuste del modelo original mostraron valores deficientes; por lo que, a través de la técnica de modificación de índices se eliminaron los ítems 8, 10, 18, 21, 25, 28, 13 y 26 donde los índices de bondad de ajuste mostraron que el modelo de 20 ítems era satisfactorio (χ2 = 4776,826; df= 190; p= 0,000; CFI= 0,938; TLI= 0,930; RMSEA= 0,080 y SRMR< 0,080). La confiabilidad de la escala presenta un coeficiente α de Cronbach= 0,91. Conclusión: La escala CIBISA de 20 ítems es válida y confiable para medir la autoevaluación del aprendizaje práctico del estudiante de enfermería.

Objective: To determine the validity and reliability of the CIBISA scale for the self-assessment of practical learning of nursing students. Material and Method: Instrumental, cross-sectional study, with nursing students who were doing clinical practices, in which the psychometric properties of the CIBISA scale were analyzed, such as the validation of content and internal consistency through the calculation of Aiken's V and subsequently confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), respectively. Finally, the reliability of the scale was calculated. Results: Aiken's V of 0.9 was obtained. Likewise, the values of asymmetry and kurtosis of item 1 and 28 exceeded the value +/- 1.5. The goodness of fit indices of the original model showed deficient values; Therefore, through the index modification technique, items 8, 10, 18, 21, 25, 28, 13 and 26 were eliminated, where the goodness-of-fit indices showed that the 20-item model was satisfactory (χ2= 4776.826; df= 190; p= 0.000; CFI= 0.938; TLI= 0.930; RMSEA= 0.080 and SRMR< 0.080). The reliability of the scale presents a Cronbach's α coefficient=0.91. Conclusion: The 20-item CIBISA scale is valid and reliable to measure the self-assessment of practical learning of nursing students.

Objetivo: Determinar a validade e confiabilidade da escala CIBISA para a autoavaliação da aprendizagem prática de estudantes de enfermagem. Material e Método: Estudo instrumental, transversal, com estudantes de enfermagem que realizavam práticas clínicas, no qual foram analisadas as propriedades psicométricas da escala CIBISA, como a validação de conteúdo e consistência interna através do cálculo do V de Aiken e posteriormente confirmatório análise fatorial (CFA), respectivamente. Por fim, calculou-se a confiabilidade da escala. Resultados: Obteve-se V de Aiken de 0,9. Da mesma forma, os valores de assimetria e curtose dos itens 1 e 28 ultrapassaram o valor +/- 1,5. Os índices de qualidade de ajuste do modelo original apresentaram valores deficientes; portanto, através da técnica de modificação do índice, os itens 8, 10, 18, 21, 25, 28, 13 e 26 foram eliminados, onde os índices de qualidade de ajuste mostraram que o modelo de 20 itens foi satisfatório (χ2= 4776,826; df= 190; p= 0,000; CFI= 0,938; TLI= 0,930; RMSEA= 0,080 e SRMR< 0,080). A confiabilidade da escala apresenta coeficiente α de Cronbach= 0,91. Conclusão: A escala CIBISA de 20 itens é válida e confiável para medir a autoavaliação da aprendizagem prática de estudantes de enfermagem.

Association Between Perceived Access to Healthcare and the Perception of Illness Among Peruvian Adults with Chronic Diseases During COVID-19 Pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the provision of care for patients with chronic diseases. Due to social restrictions and reductions in contact with health services, the negative perception of chronic disease is expected to have increased. The aim of this study was to determine the association between perceived access to healthcare and the perception of illness among Peruvian population with chronic disease. It was a cross-sectional analytical study, with a sample of 987 inhabitants to whom the questionnaires "Coverage of health services" and "The Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire" (BIPQ) were applied. Having health insurance (PRa = 0.683; 95% CI = 0.613-0.761) acts as a protective factor for a positive illness perception of chronic disease, however, a waiting time greater than 3 months to obtain a medical appointment (PRa = 1.417; 95% CI = 1.319-1.522) and poor access to health services (PRa = 1.435; 95% CI = 1.226-1.681) resulted in the probability of a negative illness perception of chronic disease. Thus, there is an association between perceived poor access to healthcare and the negative illness perception of chronic disease in Peruvian population during pandemic COVID-19.

Depression Associated with Caregiver Quality of Life in Post-COVID-19 Patients in Two Regions of Peru.

Due to COVID-19, the workload experienced by caregivers has increased markedly which has led them to experience fatigue, anxiety and depression. This study aims to determine the relationship between quality of life and depression in caregivers of post-COVID-19 patients in two regions of Peru. In a cross-sectional analytical study, the sample was non-probabilistic and by snowball, and consisted of 730 caregivers, to whom the questionnaires "Modified Betty Ferell Quality of Life" and the "Beck Depression Inventory" were applied. It was determined that being a male caregiver (OR: 2.119; 95% CI: 1.332-3.369) was associated with a good quality of life. On the other hand, caregivers who had children (OR: 0.391; 95% CI: 0.227-0.675), were vaccinated against COVID-19 (OR: 0.432; 95% CI: 0.250-0.744), were immediate family members (OR: 0.298; 95% CI: 0.117-0.761) and had high depression (OR: 0.189; 95% CI: 0.073-0.490) were associated with poor quality of life. The results of this study allow us to conclude the association between depression and poor quality of life in caregivers of these patients so it is necessary to monitor the mental health of caregivers, and to develop adaptation strategies to pandemic conditions.

Apoyo social y autocuidado en pacientes con Tuberculosis Pulmonar Hospital Lima Este, 2020, Perú / Social support and self-care in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis Lima Este Hospital, 2020, Peru

Introducción: Uno de los problemas de salud pública en Perú es la tuberculosis pulmonar, conocer la realidad desde diferentes ópticas permitirá el abordaje apropiado para la terapéutica, así como la atención a la persona. Objetivo: Determinar la relación que existe entre el apoyo social y el autocuidado de los pacientes de un hospital de Lima ­ Este, Perú. Materiales y métodos: Estudio con enfoque cuantitativo, correlacional y transversal. La población fue de 114 pacientes pertenecientes al PNCT. Se utilizó el muestreo no probabilístico por intención, aplicando los criterios de inclusión y exclusión, se obtuvo la muestra constituída por 100 pacientes. Se aplicó el Test MOS de Apoyo Social y el Test de Autocuidado. En la recolección de datos se tomó en cuenta las consideraciones éticas. Los datos fueron procesados en el software SPSS-24, y analizados con Estadística descriptiva utilizando frecuencias y porcentajes. Para el análisis inferencial se utilizó Chi cuadrado. Resultados: El sexo, la edad, el grado de instrucción y el estado civil, no tienen relación con el autocuidado de los pacientes con TB con p-valor >0,05. El 69,2% de los pacientes que recibía esquema de tratamiento para TB MDR presentaron un autocuidado inadecuado. El 100% de los pacientes que recibía tratamiento para TB sensible presentaron un autocuidado adecuado, con relación significativa con un p-valor de 0,000. El 83,3% de los pacientes que percibieron un apoyo adecuado presentaron un autocuidado adecuado, el 76,9% que percibió un apoyo escaso, calificó su autocuidado como inadecuado con relación significativa con un p-valor de 0,000. Resultados similares se observan para las dimensiones del apoyo social con un p-valor <0,05. Conclusión: Los pacientes se caracterizan por ser jóvenes, varones, solteros y recibir tratamiento para TB sensible. Existe relación significativa entre un adecuado apoyo social y un adecuado autocuidado. Un esquema de tratamiento para TB resistente se relaciona con un inadecuado autocuidado.

Introduction: Pulmonary tuberculosis is considered one of the major public health issues in Peru, thus understanding its real condition from different points of view will allow choosing the most appropriate therapeutic approach and patient care. Objective: To determine the relationship between social support and self-care in patients in the Lima Este Hospital, Peru. Materials and Methods: A quantitative correlational cross-sectional study was conducted with 114 patients participating in the NTCP program. Non-probability purposive sampling was built with 100 patients for which inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. The MOS Social Support Survey and Self-Care Questionnaire were administered. Ethical considerations were considered for data collection. Data was processed using SPSS-24 software and later analyzed using descriptive statistics with frequencies and percentages. The chi-squared test was used for inferential analysis. Results: Sex, age, educational level and marital status had no relationship (p>0.05) with self-care in TB patients. Inappropriate self-care was found in 69.2% of patients receiving MDR-TB treatment. 100% of patients receiving drug-susceptible TB treatment showed appropriate self-care with a significant relationship (p-value of 0.000). 83.3% of patients who perceived appropriate support showed appropriate self-care, 76.9% of patients who perceived poor support rated their self-care as inappropriate with a significant relationship (p-value of 0.000). Similar findings were found for the social support dimension with a p-value of <0.05. Conclusions: Patients were characterized as young, male and single under drug-susceptible TB treatment. A significant relationship was found between appropriate social support and appropriate self-care. A schedule for drug-susceptible TB treatment is related to inappropriate self-care.

Introdução: Um dos problemas de saúde pública no Peru é a tuberculose pulmonar, e compreender a realidade a partir de diferentes perspectivas permitirá uma abordagem adequada à terapia e cuidados para o indivíduo. Objetivo: Determinar a relação entre apoio social e autocuidado dos pacientes em um hospital em Lima - Este, Peru. Materiais e Métodos: Um estudo quantitativo, correlacional e transversal. A população era de 114 pacientes pertencentes ao Programa Nacional de Controle da Tuberculose (PNCT). A amostragem não-probabilística por intenção foi utilizada, aplicando os critérios de inclusão e exclusão, a amostra consistiu em 100 pacientes. Foram aplicados a Escala de Apoio Social MOS e o Teste de Autocuidado. As considerações éticas foram levadas em conta na recolha de dados. Os dados foram processados no software SPSS-24, e analisados com estatísticas descritivas utilizando frequências e percentagens. O qui-quadrado foi usado para análise inferencial. Resultados: Sexo, idade, nível de escolaridade e estado civil não tiveram relação com o autocuidado de pacientes com TB com valor de p >0,05. 69,2% dos pacientes que receberam o regime de tratamento da TB MDR tinham um autocuidado inadequado. 100% dos pacientes que receberam tratamento para a tuberculose sensível mostraram um autocuidado adequado, com uma relação significativa com um valor p de 0,000. 83,3% dos pacientes que perceberam apoio adequado tinham autocuidado adequado, 76,9% que perceberam apoio deficiente classificaram seu autocuidado como inadequado com uma relação significativa com um valor p de 0,000. Resultados semelhantes foram observados para as dimensões de apoio social com um valor p<0,05. Conclusão: Os pacientes caracterizam-se por serem jovens, homens, solteiros e receberem tratamento para a tuberculose sensível. Existe uma relação significativa entre o apoio social adequado e o autocuidado adequado. Um regime de tratamento para a TB resistente está associado a um autocuidado inadequado.

Validación de un cuestionario que mide las percepciones del rol del profesional de enfermería comunitaria en Perú / Validation of a questionnaire that measures perceptions of the role of community nursing professionals in Peru

Objetivo: Elaborar una escala válida y fiable para medir el rol del profesional de enfermería en la comunidad (REFCO).DiseñoEstudio observacional con diseño transversal de tipo instrumental.EmplazamientoCentros poblados y comunidades de la Costa, Sierra y Selva del Perú.ParticipantesLa fase de validación del cuestionario contó con la participación voluntaria de 402 adultos peruanos (50,7% de la costa, 40,5% de la sierra y 8,8% de la selva).IntervencionesSe aplicó el cuestionario elaborado que mide las percepciones sobre la escala REFCO.Mediciones principalesSe analizaron las propiedades psicométricas de la escala REFCO, tales como la validación de contenido y consistencia interna a través del cálculo de V de Aiken, análisis factorial exploratorio (AFE) y posteriormente análisis factorial confirmatorio (AFC), respectivamente. Finalmente, se calculó la confiabilidad de la escala.ResultadosTodos los valores fueron estadísticamente significativos cuando se evaluaron con el coeficiente de V-Aiken. Asimismo, los valores de asimetría y curtosis de todos los ítems del instrumento no exceden el rango > ± 1,5. Las correlaciones entre el factor 1 y 2 fueron significativas (p <,05). La confiabilidad de la escala presenta un coeficiente α de Cronbach = 0,865.ConclusionesLa escala REFCO posee nueve ítems y dos dimensiones, salida al campo y educación, con validez de contenido y constructo que proporcionan evidencia para categorías de enfermería comunitaria, siendo útil para medir la labor de la misma en el campo comunitario.

Objective: To develop a valid and reliable scale to measure the role of the nursing professional in the community (REFCO).DesignObservational with cross-sectional and instrumental design.SitePopulated centers and communities of the coast, highlands and jungle from Peru.ParticipantsThe validation phase of the questionnaire had the voluntary participation of 402 Peruvian adults (50.7% from the coast, 40.5% from the highlands and 8.8% from the jungle).InterventionsThe elaborated questionnaire that measures perceptions about the role of the nursing professional in the community was applied.Main measurementsThe psychometric properties of the REFCO scale were analyzed, such as content validation and internal consistency through the calculation of Aiken's V, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and later confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), respectively. Finally, the reliability of the scale was calculated.ResultsOverall, all values were statistically significant when evaluated with the V-Aiken coefficient. Likewise, the skewness and kurtosis values of all the items of the instrument did not exceed the range >±1.5. The correlations between factors 1 and 2 were significant (p < .05). The reliability of the scale presents a Cronbach's α coefficient = 0.865.ConclusionsThe REFCO scale has 9 items and 2 dimensions; outreach and education; with content and construct validity that provide evidence for community nursing categories, which is useful for measuring nursing work in the community field.

Association between lifestyles, anthropometric measurements and peripheral arterial disease in public sector health workers.

Introduction: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) occurs when there is a narrowing of the blood vessels outside the heart; this disease is concentrated in low and middle income countries such as Peru. Objectives: To determine the association between lifestyles, anthropometric measurements and PAD in health workers at the Hospital de Huaycan, 2020. Methods: Cross-sectional analytical study that recruited health workers of both sexes, who had no history of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus nor were pregnant. Lifestyle was measured through a questionnaire and PAD through the ankle-brachial index <0.90 in any leg. Results: In total 184 health workers, 53 men and 131 women with an average age of 46.0 ± 10.0 years were analyzed. The prevalence of PAD was 31% in the total sample. Both the bivariate and multivariate analyses showed that an inadequate lifestyle (PRa = 1.62; 95% CI: 1.08-2.44), high waist-hip ratio (PRa = 1.90; 95% CI: 1.19-3.03) and increased body fat (PRa = 1.03; 95% CI: 1.00-1.07) present an independent and statistically significant association with PAD. Conclusion: There is an association between lifestyles, waist-hip ratio, and body fat percentage with PAD in health workers.

Association between dehydroepiandrosterone levels and cardiovascular risk in public sector health workers in a Peruvian region.

Alterations in dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) levels have been shown to affect the cardiovascular system. This study examined the associations between DHEAS levels and cardiovascular risk in workers of a public hospital in Lima, Peru. The analytical cross-sectional study was conducted at the Hospital de Huaycán, Peru. The cardiovascular risk was assessed in health workers using the Framingham score and categorized into high and low cardiovascular risk groups, and then the DHEAS levels of both groups were compared. Two hundred ninety-six health workers were studied, 67.2% showed low cardiovascular risk, 22.3% intermediate and 10.5% high. DHEAS levels were lower in the high cardiovascular risk group (2156.9 vs 2814.6 ng/mL; P < 0.05) and showed negative association (prevalence rate ratio 0.14, 95% IC 0.04-0.53; P < 0.05) in multivariable analysis (P < 0.05). DHEAS, glycosylated hemoglobin, pulse pressure and mean arterial pressure show an independent association with high cardiovascular risk in a group of health workers. Additional variables should be considered for cardiovascular risk assessment.