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Estudio comparativo de la transmisión de la presión ejercida por la tuberosidad posterior del calcáneo en los apósitos de espuma de poliuretano
2015
Las úlceras por compresión en el talón son las segundas más prevalentes dado que esta localización anatómica presenta unas características inherentes que la hacen más vulnerable a la isquemia. La prevención de estas úlceras, al igual que en cualquier problema de salud, es el principal caballo de batalla en el ámbito clínico asistencial, ya sea a nivel hospitalario o en la comunidad. La aplicación de apósitos de espuma de poliuretano con formas adaptadas al talón es una realidad clínica, que tiene como objetivo prevenir este tipo de lesiones. Esta realidad asistencial concuerda con multitud de guías de práctica clínica publicadas en España. No obstante, tanto en publicaciones de organismos i…
Factores socioeconómicos, entorno familiar y desarrollo cognitivo y conductual en niños/as de 5-11 años de la Cohorte INMA
2021
Introducción. Las desigualdades sociales pueden afectar al contexto saludable de la familia, así como al desarrollo cognitivo, conductual y emocional de sus hijos/as Objetivos. 1) Evaluar el impacto de clase social, nivel educativo y empleo de madres y padres en el desarrollo cognitivo de sus hijos/as de 5 años en Proyecto Infancia y Medio Ambiente (INMA)-Valencia. 2) Estimar los factores asociados al AROPE en INMA-Gipuzkoa yValencia a los 7-11 años. 3) Comprobar si el entorno familiar modera o media entre el AROPE y los problemas internalizantes y externalizantes. Métodos. Se contó con 525 familias de INMA-Valencia (5 años), y con 394 y 382 de Gipuzkoa y Valencia (7-11 años). Se recogió: c…
Discrimination, work and health in immigrant populations in Spain
2009
One of the most important social phenomena in the global context is the flow of immigration from developing countries, motivated by economic and employment related issues. Discrimination can be approached as a health risk factor within the immigrant population's working environment, especially for those immigrants at greater risk from social exclusion and marginalisation. The aim of this study is to research perceptions of discrimination and the specific relationship between discrimination in the workplace and health among Spain's immigrant population. A qualitative study was performed by means of 84 interviews and 12 focus groups held with immigrant workers in five cities in Spain receivin…
A qualitative exploration of the impact of the economic recession in Spain on working, living and health conditions: reflections based on immigrant w…
2015
Background: This study aimed to analyse how immigrant workers in Spain experienced changes in their working and employment conditions brought about Spain's economic recession and the impact of these changes on their living conditions and health status. Method: We conducted a grounded theory study. Data were obtained through six focus group discussions with immigrant workers (n = 44) from Colombia, Ecuador and Morocco, and two individual interviews with key informants from Romania living in Spain, selected by theoretical sample. Results: Three categories related to the crisis emerged – previous labour experiences, employment consequences and individual consequences – that show how immigrant …
Psychological Distress, Family Support and Employment Status in First-Year University Students in Spain
2019
Mental disorders are consistently and closely related to psychological distress. At the start of the university period, the relationship between a student&rsquo
Immigration, work and health in Spain: the influence of legal status and employment contract on reported health indicators
2010
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the relationship of legal status and employment conditions with health indicators in foreign-born and Spanish-born workers in Spain. METHODS: Cross-sectional study of 1,849 foreign-born and 509 Spanish-born workers (2008-2009, ITSAL Project). Considered employment conditions: permanent, temporary and no contract (foreign-born and Spanish-born); considered legal statuses: documented and undocumented (foreign-born). Joint relationships with self-rated health (SRH) and mental health (MH) were analyzed via logistical regression. RESULTS: When compared with male permanently contracted Spanish-born workers, worse health is seen in undocumented foreign-born, time in Spain ≤3 …
Factors associated with the activities of safety representatives in Spanish workplaces
2007
Objective: To describe the activities of safety representatives in workplaces in Spain. Methods: A specific questionnaire was applied to a representative sample of safety representatives. Activities developed during the past year, presented in a closed ended list, were categorised into three groups: information and advising; participation in occupational health management; and pressure on or negotiation with employers. Personal phone interviews were conducted from September to December 2004. A sample of 1201 interviews was attained. Crude and multivariate analyses were carried out. Results: Spanish safety representatives were mostly men (76%), aged 26 to 45 years (62%), with fixed contracts…
Violence against young women attending primary care services in Spain: prevalence and health consequences
2015
Background. There are a significant number of studies assessing the negative health consequences of violence against women. However, a limited number of studies analyse the health consequences of violence committed against young women by different types of aggressors. Objectives. The goal of this study is to assess the prevalence of interpersonal violence against young women in Spain and analyse its impact on the physical and mental health of the victims. Methods. A total of 1076 women aged 18–25 years attending Spanish primary care services were selected. We estimated the prevalence of interpersonal violence and compared the health data and demographic characteristics of abused and non-abu…
Prevalencia de la violencia de parejas en España: estudio transversal a través de cuestionario en la atención primaria
2017
Objectives: (1) To analyze the prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence by types. (2) To examine the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and Intimate Partner Violence. Design: Cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire. Setting: Primary Healthcare centers in Spain. Participants: 10,322 women (18–70 years) attending Primary Healthcare centers. Main measurements: A compound index was calculated based on frequency, types, and duration of Intimate Partner Violence. Multivariable adjusted logistic regression models were used to identify the sociodemographic factors, which were independently associated with each Intimate Partner Violence category. Results: The …
Estudio de los factores ambientales que afectan a la conducta de actividad física en niños y niñas en edad preescolar
2017
Introducción: La actividad física es una conducta de salud que conlleva múltiples beneficios para la población. En niños y niñas de preescolar, la realización de actividad física conlleva una mejora de la adiposidad corporal, salud ósea, desarrollo de habilidades motoras, salud psicosocial, desarrollo cognitivo y aspectos de la salud cardiometabólica. La realización de dicha actividad va a depender de varios factores, entre los que se encuentran factores ambientales, así como el tiempo en el que pasan los niños y niñas en el contexto escolar. Objetivo general: Conocer y analizar los factores, sobre todo ambientales, que influyen en la conducta de actividad física de los niños y niñas en eda…