Answers about food contamination in the home, comparing mothers or caregivers of Peru and Costa Rica

Objective: To compare the knowledge of mothers on food contamination in the home between the towns of Peru and Costa Rica. Methods: It was conducted in a rural area of Peru (San Pablo and Huascar) in San Juan de Lurigancho in Lima, and Costa Rica (San Vicente of Three Rivers). The questions were part of a scale that was validated on an expert opinion. It was developed to measure three components or domains.After validation,the instrument was applied in Costa Rica with a group of mothers or caregivers with children under five. The application was developed in Peru in a population with similar characteristics. Results:The sample consisted of 50 caregivers in Costa Rica and 194 in Peru. There is no significant difference in the domains of contamination utensils at home (p=O.750>0.05) and knowledge of child illness (p=0.060>0.05). Knowledge of agents of contamination was highly significant (p=0.000<0.01). In general there is enough evidence to say that knowledge of food contamination in the home are different in mothers of Peru and Costa Rica, (p=0.013 <0.05). Conclusions: No significant differences on pollution and disease. There is highly significant difference in knowledge about pollutants. Overall knowledge of food contamination in the home were higher in mothers or caretakers of Peru.The scale can contribute to the planning of interventions in the aspect of pollution in the home
 Authors: Lozada Urbano, Michelle; Miranda, Doris; Requena-Marcos, Lucy Sonia; Caro Soto, Carina; Gallegos Vergara, Clara; Xirinachs Salazar, Yanira
Source: Infinitum
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10757/345273

Peruvian Propolis: A new alternative in dental antimicrobial therapy

Propolis is a resinous substance complex consisting of a variety of chemical compounds (esters,flavonoids, etc.), it ́s composition is not stable and varies depending on the source. In addition, oneof the most important properties of propolis is its activity antibacterial, which is attributed mainly toflavonoides. Propolis has been known since ancient times and has been used by different cultures for various purposes. With the subsequent development of pharmaceutical and herbal treatments there is a resurgence in its use. It is for this reason that in recent years have done some research about theproducts from the bees and their potential health benefits oral. Therefore, this literature review collectsthe available information on properties of propolis depends on geography and the antibacterial activitypropolis has applied to dentistry.

 Authors:Mayta-Tovalino, Frank; Sacsaquispe Contreras, Sonia; Ceccarelli Calle, Juan Francisco; Alania Mallqui, Jorge

Source: Rev Estomatol Herediana
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10757/324184

Feedback in clinical education

The feedback is a central component of medical education. Unfortunately, medical teachers often believe thatprovide adequate feedback to students. But several studies show confl icting results. The aim of this paper is toreview the main concepts associated to feedback in clinical education as part of the teaching–learning process.

Authors: Ceccarelli Calle, Juan Francisco
Source: Rev Estomatol Herediana
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10757/324129

"SERUMS" Program (Rural and Urban Margin Health Care Services) and migration of doctors: Regarding a chohort of doctors in Lima

Sr. Editor. En el último número de su revista se menciona que uno de los problemas del Servicio Rural y Urbano-Marginal en Salud (SERUMS), además de su inconstitucionalidad, es que no contribuye a la retención del personal de salud (1). Nosotros hicimos una cohorte conformada por 166 médicos egresados de las facultades de medicina de Lima Metropolitana, a los que les preguntamos su intención de trabajo en provincias antes y después de la realización del SERUMS.
Aurtores; Mejía, Christian R.; Quiñones Laveriano, Dante M.
Fuente:  Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Pública (Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica (Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica)
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10757/561319

Factors associated with the regular use of sources of information by medical students from four cities of Peru

Objetives. To determine the factors associated with regular use of sources of information by medical students in four cities in Peru. Materials and methods. In this cross-sectional study, medical students were surveyed in four cities of Peru, gathering information on the use of 14 sources of information and other educational and computer variables. Frequent use of the information source was defined if the respondent reported that they access an information source at least once a week. P values were obtained by generalized linear models adjusted for each respondent site. Results. 2,300 students were surveyed. The median age was 21 years and 53% were women. Having received training in the use of sources increased the use in twelve of the consulted bases, not in SciELO (p=0.053) or in the university library (p=0.509).When adjusting for owning a laptop/netbook, these associations remained. After also adjusting for owning a smartphone the association was lost with the BVS Peru database (p=0.067). The association was also lost after making the final adjustment, if the respondent had carried out any research activities. Conclusions. The frequent use of sources of information is associated with having received training, conducting research and use of information technologies and communication. This should be taken into account in training programs and continuous improvement in undergraduate education
Authors:  Mejía, Christian R.; Valladares Garrido, Mario J.; Luyo Rivas, Aldo; Valladares Garrido, Danai; Talledo-Ulfe, Lincolth; Vilela Estrada, Martín A.; Araujo Chumacero, Mary M.; Red GIS Perú
Source:  Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Pública (Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica (Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica)
URL http://hdl.handle.net/10757/561318