Multidisciplinary & Health Education Journal

Effect of Heavy Metals Lead (Pb), Cobalt (Co), Nickel (Ni), and Mercury (Hg) in Hematological Parameters, and Certain Liver Markers in People Using Hair Dyes

2024-03-29T21:52:24+00:00

Introduction: Over time, products to enhance beauty have been very useful, including hair dyes. Currently, dyes with complex formulations are used that could cause harmful effects to health. Among the compounds contained in the dyes, lead, cobalt, nickel and mercury stand out. Objective: The objective of the research was to evaluate the association of heavy metal levels (Pb, Co, Ni, Hg) with hematological parameters, alkaline phosphatase, TGO and TGP in people who use hair dyes. Methodology: A descriptive and cross-sectional research was carried out, with the participation of 20 people from the Jiménez municipality of Lara state, who met the criteria established in the work. For the determination of metals, atomic absorption spectrophotometry was used, and automated methods for hematological parameters, alkaline phosphatase, TGO and TGP. Results: The concentrations of metals in the participants presented a significant increase compared to the control group. An association was observed in the increase of heavy metals in the study group depending on the time of use of the dyes (A r=0.998; B r= 0.999; C r=0.997). The values of some hematological parameters (hemoglobin, white and platelet counts) decreased, indicative of a negative association depending on the time of use of hair dyes. Liver biomarkers with respect to time of use of hair dyes show a positive association for alkaline phosphatase, TGO and TGP. Conclusions: Considering these results, it is recommended to disseminate the effects caused by the use of hair dyes among the general public and mainly among their users.

Causes of Criminal Behavior

2024-03-30T20:39:07+00:00

The study of human behavior, a longstanding concern, has sparked debates and criticism among scholars throughout history. This interest has led to the involvement of legal and penal institutions. Science has approached human development and the origins of behavior from various perspectives, with normative science regulating behavior according to legal norms and causal-explanatory science investigating its origins within society. Applied sciences, on the other hand, utilize scientific methods to provide practical solutions. Criminology, although focused on the study of crime, addresses a wide range of behaviors within society. Efforts to understand and address the causes of criminal behavior are essential for developing effective strategies for prevention and social rehabilitation.

Effectiveness in the omega 3 (Fish) and vitamin D supplementation during the gestational period for the prevention of various allergies in the 0-1 year old infant

2024-03-31T03:36:13+00:00

The study examines the effectiveness of omega-3 (fish) and vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy to prevent allergies in infants aged 0 to 1 year. Using evidence-based clinical practice methodology, data from 334 articles were collected and categorized, with 9 selected based on specific criteria. A critical analysis was performed using FLC 2.0, and evidence was classified according to the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care. Despite the recognized multiple benefits of vitamin D and omega-3, the lack of studies with conclusive results hinders generalization or recommendation in clinical practice. Although it is suggested that the combination of both could improve maternal, fetal, and infant health, the absence of solid evidence highlights the need for further research. In conclusion, while potential benefits are acknowledged, the lack of conclusive studies underscores caution in recommending joint supplementation of vitamin D and omega-3 during pregnancy for the prevention of allergies in infants.

The Duty to Have a Good Healthy Lifestyle for Boys, Girls and Adolescents in the Province of Veraguas

2024-06-24T15:40:23+00:00

The objective of these study is describe the different healthy lifestyles that children and adolescents in the province of Veraguas should have. Mixed descriptive study, in which 30 respondents, including boys, girls and adolescents. Physical activity was evaluated using questionnaires for the basic educational stage of schoolchildren; A survey was applied that measured the knowledge and practices of schoolchildren on oral health, hand washing, consumption of fruits and vegetables and postural care, among others, of which it was demonstrated much beyond what one thinks, since the technology shows that it has taken over 40% of them. 25% of students recognize that the maximum weight of the bag is 10% of their body weight; 15% change their toothbrush every 3 months, as recommended by experts, and 20% brush their teeth between 2 and 3 times a day. 16% consume healthy foods, 4% responded that they exercise, 10% consume junk foods and 10% responded that they consume drinking water for their health. Based on the results obtained, it can be said that the lifestyle of the boys, girls and young people of this general primary education group can be considered acceptable, since 91.09% of the nutritional status classification is found in normal state. However, some healthy lifestyle variables stand out as protective factors in young people, such as the consumption of fruits, vegetables and dairy products, reducing the consumption of fatty products and good oral and personal health.

Importance of teamwork for the quality of healthcare delivery

2024-06-24T16:08:35+00:00

In the psychological field, camaraderie and teamwork are working conditions that have a positive impact on a company's human resources, generating enthusiasm and satisfactory results in activities. Companies that promote a harmonious environment experience benefits in both organizational effectiveness and workers' social relationships. It is recognized that people seek to meet social needs in their work environment, considering that every organization is essentially a team made up of its staff. All organizations seek to achieve effective and comprehensive results to meet the demands of their internal and external environment. This is equally applicable to healthcare organizations, where providing high-quality care has become a global priority. To achieve quality in health care, it is essential to implement various elements that work in a coordinated manner. In this context, teamwork, collaboration among its members, commitment and trust between people are essential to achieve this goal, especially in the field of nursing. The purpose of this paper is to explain the relevance of teamwork in improving the quality of medical care.

Access to Medium and High Complexity Health Services in the City of Armenia, Colombia 2021

2024-03-29T22:11:57+00:00

The main objective of this study was to analyze the accessibility to health services in the city of Armenia, Colombia 2021 in medium and high complexity. The methodology used was a qualitative descriptive approach, with a hermeneutic method under the bibliographic review technique in databases, management reports and the territorial planning plan. The results allowed us to characterize the medium and high complexity health service providers in the city of Armenia and their relationship with the EAPB, to know the social characteristics of the population and to identify the main access barriers such as administrative, geographical and the social. In conclusion, one of the main barriers that condition access to health services emphasize the sociocultural context and administrative situations related to the authorizations of services

Attention to Diversity in Universities: A Comprehensive Approach

2024-06-24T21:19:26+00:00

This article examines the importance of diversity in universities, focusing on strategies for promoting inclusivity and addressing challenges. It highlights the significance of recognizing and valuing individual differences in creating an equitable and enriching educational environment. The article discusses the obstacles faced in fostering diversity and suggests approaches to overcome them. It underscores the need for institutional commitment and community engagement to achieve true inclusivity in higher education.

Distinguishing and Relating Scientific, Epistemological and Ethical Problems in University Research

2024-06-24T21:41:48+00:00

This article examines how to differentiate and relate these issues in the context of academic research. Scientific problems focus on specific questions that guide research using the scientific method, emphasizing observation, experimentation, and theory formulation, as described by Mario Bunge. Epistemological problems, according to Pedro Guadarrama González, address the nature, validity and justification of scientific knowledge, exploring its logical, methodological and ontological foundations. Bioethical issues, exemplified in the work of Liblik et al., focus on the moral implications of research, particularly in biomedicine and public health, questioning social norms and promoting a reflective and pluralistic approach to the use of psychoactive substances. Finally, complex problems, discussed by Leff et al., address multifaceted phenomena that require an integration of cultural perspectives and diverse knowledge, overcoming traditional dichotomies for a holistic understanding. Campos concludes that in university research it is essential to integrate these problems to develop rigorous, reflective and socially responsible knowledge that addresses contemporary challenges in a contextualized manner.

Comparative Study between Immunoglobulin and Plasmapheresis in Landry-Guillain-Barré-Strohl Syndrome, Hospital Central San Cristobal 2012-2017

2024-06-24T22:12:10+00:00

Acute inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathy or Landry-Guillain-Barré-Strohl syndrome is an acquired, monophasic, autoimmune disease preceded by an acute respiratory or gastrointestinal infection, which may be viral or bacterial. This can be treated by two means, the administration of human immunoglobulin or a plasma exchange. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of human immunoglobulin and plasmapheresis in Landry-Guillain-Barré-Strohl syndrome in adult patients in the central hospital of San Cristóbal, San Cristóbal municipality, Táchira state, March 2012- April 2017. Methodology: Descriptive, retrospective study, not experimental field. The population consisted of 33 patients according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: 62.62% of the cases occurred in 2016, the male predominance 63.64%, average age of 40.81 years, the immunotherapy measures used were plasmapheresis 30.30%, immunoglobulin 18.18% and therapy combined 9.09%, patients who used plasmapheresis required less than 3 sessions in 53.85%, the immunoglobulin scheme of 400mg / kg / day in 5 days was used in 83.33%, immunotherapy started the first 7 days of hospitalization in 94.73%, all patients with plasmapheresis or combination therapy were admitted to the ICU, compared to 50% of those who received immunoglobulin, mechanical ventilation was used in 40% plasmapheresis, 50% immunoglobulin and 100% combined therapy, the mortality was 9.09%, the degree of disability 3 according to Hughes at discharge was 60.61% Conclusion: There was no difference between the use of plasmapheresis or immunoglobulin with respect to: hospital stay, motor recovery, residual disability at discharge and mortality

Incidence of Accidents with Biological Risks in Healthcare Personnel at Nicolas A. Solano Hospital and Knowledge of the Care Protocol, 2023

2024-06-24T22:33:56+00:00

Puncture accidents account for around two (2) million exposures worldwide each year. In Panama, at least three cases of workplace accidents occur per week in the different hospitals of the country, due to the mismanagement of safety measures, according to a statistical report handled by the health authorities. This article presents the incidence of stabbing accidents at the Nicolas Solano Hospital in 2023 and the knowledge of the flowchart and protocol for the care of stabbing accidents.

The School Garden in the Care of the Environment and Nutrition in the Area of Natural Sciences

2024-06-24T23:52:27+00:00

In industrialized countries, intensive agriculture and current eating habits are increasingly having harmful effects on our health and the environment, while many underdeveloped countries do not have the means and training to achieve agriculture capable of feeding all people sufficiently and safely. Together, we can ensure that school gardens play a significant role in the fight against these problems that threaten today's society: food insecurity and climate change. To this end, it is necessary to promote habits that improve health, such as a healthier diet, and nutritional, agricultural and environmental education that makes children aware of the need to change things, since future actions and measures to eradicate these problems depend on them. The objectives of school gardens should be aimed at responding to these problems and needs. According to FAO and other national and international agencies, they should be as follows: Improve the quality of education through a more dynamic pedagogy that includes multidisciplinary curricula that combine theoretical, practical and livelihood skills. Strengthen practical skills in agriculture and horticulture through the creation and maintenance of home gardens. Provide active education by linking horticulture to play and recreation, as well as to other subjects such as mathematics, biology, reading and writing. Provide practical lessons in nutrition that promote the production and consumption of healthy foods and a healthy lifestyle. Increase access to education by attracting families to schools that address issues that affect their daily lives. Increase the nutritional quality of the food eaten by children and reduce the number of children who are malnourished or inadequately fed. Improve children's attitudes and knowledge of agriculture and rural life. Educate in environmental sensitivity, contributing to the sustainability of the planet through the inclusion of environmental and ecological training. Offer students an instrument of survival or support for the family economy in times of food shortages or economic difficulties. Especially in underdeveloped countries, increase school attendance and, in many households, compensate for the absence of parents in terms of the transfer of knowledge necessary for the vital development of children and young people. Promote income-generating opportunities. In cities, improve the urban environment and sustainability.

Educational Resources and Strategies Implemented in the Virtual Education of Basic Education

2024-06-25T01:19:54+00:00

Educating during the pandemic has been a challenge for all education systems globally. The academic community has seen the need for a rapid migration to virtual platforms, which allow teachers and students to interact from home, giving continuity to the face-to-face educational process, limited by the mandatory confinement. As a favorable outlook, the technology market has at its disposal a wide range of tools that can be adapted to didactic strategies, to be applied at different times in the teaching-learning process. However, there are several problems related to the technological infrastructure of the institutions, the digital skills of teachers and the technological gap of the population, which cause the limited and inappropriate use of technology in the first two cases, and exclusion in their training process for many students. This document has been designed as a guiding element, both for educational institutions and for teachers, exposing from a context of analysis, resources and digital materials to be used at different times of the didactic planning of the class; also from an institutional context, with virtual learning platforms that facilitate the digital organization of their academic activity.

Political Influence on the Colombian Healthcare Model over the Last Three Decade

2024-03-29T22:24:18+00:00

Introduction: The Colombian healthcare system has undergone considerable changes over the years, influenced by economic, social, and political shifts in the country. The introduction of Law 100 of 1993 marked a milestone in this evolution by shifting the focus of the healthcare system from a subsidy to the supply to a subsidy to demand. This transition reflected a change in the role of the State in the provision and regulation of healthcare services, ushering in a model based on regulated competition and private sector participation. The dual structure of the healthcare system, with a contributory regime and a subsidized regime, has been the subject of multiple reforms aimed at improving equity and accessibility of healthcare services for the entire population. Objective: To identify the political influence on the Colombian healthcare system in the last 30 years. Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted, with a qualitative approach. The research design combined the hermeneutic method with documentary analysis. Conclusions: The evolution of the Colombian healthcare system reveals a constant need for adaptation and transformation, reflected in the abundant regulations governing it. However, this regulation appears to respond more to immediate needs than to structural changes that address social demands comprehensively. The disconnect between regulation and its application is due to the constantly changing political, economic, social, and cultural dynamics.

Study of Human Papillomavirus infection in the state of Guaira, Venezuela

2024-06-25T03:23:42+00:00

This study aims to contribute to the national data, through HPV screening through molecular biology tests and compares its effectiveness with respect to the Pap smear. 119 female patients were included, from whom the corresponding samples were taken for molecular HPV detection and cytological evaluation of the cervix. After the quality evaluation, 2 patients were excluded for not meeting the criteria, leaving 116 samples included for the study. DNA isolation as well as HPV detection and typing were performed with the commercial kits Wizard Genomic DNA Purification Kit (Promega®) and Seeplex HPV4A ACE (Seegene, Korea) respectively following the specifications from the commercial companies. The average age of the patients was 39.39 ± 13.255, with respect to the cytological diagnosis it could be observed that moderate non-specific inflammation was the most frequent diagnosis (28.4%) followed by mild non-specific inflammation (23 ,3%); LIEbg were reported in 8.6% of the cases evaluated. 30% of the patients tested positive for HPV infection, with HR genotypes being the most frequent (80%) followed by co-infection of genotype 16 with other HR (11.4%). A relationship was observed between the inflammatory cytological diagnosis and viral infection, which is why follow-up of this group of women is suggested since this is associated with progression towards LIEbg and subsequent development of cervical cancer.

Design and Implementation of Methodological Tools to Improve Academic Performance

2024-06-25T04:25:39+00:00

The purpose of this work is to design and implement methodological strategies to improve academic performance that contributes to teaching-learning with seventh-year students of the “Roberto Arregui Chauvin” Educational Unit. It is carried out through a qualitative approach with a descriptive scope on the reality in which the classes take place; The following data collection instruments are used: an online survey applied to students, semi-structured interview with the classroom teacher, class observation sheet and evaluations. With the information collected, an analysis is carried out to determine the factors that affect student learning, this will facilitate the selection of appropriate methodological strategies to implement their use through virtual classrooms, through multisensory activities that promote dynamic classes and motivating so that they are able to begin the correct reading of different descriptive, narrative, expository and literary texts where the student can create their own stories and write small essays, which strengthen reading and writing skills.

Accounting System for Financial Management

2024-06-25T17:44:54+00:00

Accounting, being an important tool in daily life for small and large industries, has become a fundamental tool for proper decision-making that aims to obtain favorable results when making economic investments, which guarantees correct control in activities and the different businesses. Through the investigation carried out on the Gaidel construction company, it was learned that the entity did not have an adequate Financial Management System. In addition, to obtain real information, techniques such as survey, interview and observation were used, carried out with management and administrative personnel respectively. With the collected research, an analysis was carried out, which helped to establish that if it is necessary to implement an Accounting System to the Financial Management of the Construction Company, which provided reliable information that served for the correct decision-making that promoted the growth and development of the Construction Company.

Citizen Security and the Right to Personal Integrity

2024-06-25T21:23:58+00:00

This research aims to establish Citizen Security, as an element that allows the rights of the human being to be made effective, on the one hand, and on the other hand, the Right to Personal Integrity, a process that allows the execution of capabilities that lead to the expansion of the human being. both individually and collectively, to achieve this objective, government programs and plans based on the Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador must be analyzed, in the period 2022-2023, specifically those that allow us to achieve “Good Living” (Sumak Kawsay) as well as its impact on the achievement of human development. For this purpose, qualitative research of the descriptive type is proposed, in which the planned government plans will be analyzed, apart from the news accounts that allow us to have a spectrum of insecurity prevailing in Ecuador, citizen security by measuring the perception of crimes that in recent years there has been an increase in violent deaths in the country, drug trafficking and more crimes; Therefore, it was imperative to know the perception of the citizens.

Potentiometric method vs reagent strip: A comparison of pH in urine samples

2024-06-25T23:12:43+00:00

Introduction: Urine has multiple chemical compounds and salts that are often related to the patient's symptoms. These compounds have various functional groups that determine the urinary pH accompanied by the electrolyte balance. Objective: The present study aimed to compare the pH parameter obtained by two brands of test strips with the potentiometric method, also associating it with urinary osmolarity. Materials and methods: 80 urine samples from apparently healthy patients were studied, in which no exclusion criteria were considered. To measure pH, two commercial brands coded as TR1 and TR2 and a Thermo Scientific Orion Lab Star PH111 peachimeter were used. Results: neither of the two brands coincided with the pH value obtained by the peachimeter, and there was also variability between both for the same sample. No correlation was observed between the pH measured by the test strips and urinary osmolarity. The TR2 brand showed pH values in 16 of the 80 samples, obtaining pH values between 7.7 and 8.1 in these same samples with the peachimeter. In 9 of these 16 samples mentioned the pH values were below 6.5 with the TR1 brand. Conclusions: It is evident that there is a lot of discrepancy when establishing the urinary pH by reagent strips when it is close to 7, for this reason it is advisable to establish a criterion to report only this parameter as layered or alkaline if it is not measured by peachimeters.