[Correcting for misclassified HIV/aids deaths in Mexico: Retrospective analysis, 1983-2012].

abstract：:The social nature of AIDS and its transmission in the context of social relations that are intimate and resistant to social control, justify assigning the social sciences a significant role in fighting AIDS. The social sciences should be involved in conceptualizing, understanding, and modifying the processes favoring...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Bronfman M

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the price elasticity of the demand for cigarettes in Mexico based on data sources and a methodology different from the ones used in previous studies on the topic. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Quarterly time series of consumption, income and price for the time period 1994 to 2005 were used. A long-run dem...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Olivera-Chávez RI,Cermeño-Bazán R,de Miera-Juárez BS,Jiménez-Ruiz JA,Reynales-Shigematsu LM

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pattern of seropositivity of rubella obtained through the National Seroepidemiological Survey (NSS) of 1987-1988 is compared with the observed annual patterns of morbidity and with theoretical serological profiles based upon the age-distribution of cases. In spite of a lack of direct correspondence among the NSS r...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： José MV,Olvera J

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dengue is a major global public health problem affecting Latin America and Mexico Prevention and control measures, focusing on epidemiological surveillance and vector control, have been partially effective and costly, thus, the development of a vaccine against dengue has created great expectations among health authori...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Hernández-Ávila M,Lazcano-Ponce E,Hernández-Ávila JE,Alpuche-Aranda CM,Rodríguez-López MH,García-García L,Madrid-Marina V,López Gatell-Ramírez H,Lanz-Mendoza H,Martínez-Barnetche J,Díaz-Ortega JL,Ángeles-Llerenas A,Barrientos-Gut

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tobacco epidemic is a huge public health problem affecting all Latin American countries. These countries have the characteristic of a wide base of the pyramidal population structure, with many young people who have been natural targets for the tobacco industry. Therefore in this region there is an urgent need to e...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Zabert G,Chatkin JM,Ponciano-Rodríguez G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To construct and validate a scale to assess violence by the male partner against women. An index of severity of the emotional and physical damage was also designed to assess the intensity of the violent actions against women. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The sample consisted of a total of 26 042 women who participat...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Valdez-Santiago R,Híjar-Medina MC,Salgado de Snyder VN,Rivera-Rivera L,Avila-Burgos L,Rojas R

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe associations between anemia and hookworm (Necator americanus) infection in hospitalized women in rural Chiapas, Mexico. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the hospital records of 68 anemic women (defined as having a hemoglobin level < 10 mg/dl) or with intestinal parasitism, identif...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Brentlinger PE,Capps L,Denson M

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present work discusses the problems of atmospheric pollution of three Megacities of Latin America (Mexico City, Sao Paulo and Santiago). The environmental pollution control programs implemented by the Government are revised and the evolution of pollution levels during the period of 1988-1995 at Santiago de Chile a...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Lacasaña-Navarro M,Aguilar-Garduño C,Romieu I

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The goal of this study was to assess linkages between microclimate and longer-term ENSO-related weather forcing on the week-to-week changes in dengue prevalence in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, over a recent decade of dengue observations. MATERIAL AND METHODS:An auto-regressive model to evaluate the role of...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Brunkard JM,Cifuentes E,Rothenberg SJ

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective::We aimed to explore organ donation and transplantation in Mexico from the point of view of transplantation health professionals. Materials and methods::A qualitative study was carried out. Twenty six organ transplantation health professionals from seven states of Mexico participated. Semi-structured face-to...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Hernández-Ibarra LE,Mercado-Martínez FJ,Martínez-Castañeda A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the proportion of expenditure and its frequency in food and beverages consumed inside and outside of households, at national and regional level, in Mexico between 1984 and 2014. MATERIALS AND METHODS:It analyzes data of household expenditure of food and beverages taken from the National Survey of ...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Garza-Montoya BG,Ramos-Tovar ME

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Pyrodinium bahamense monitoring in water and their toxins in rock oyster Striostrea prismatica in Santiago Astata and Puerto Escondido Oaxaca was performed from September 2009 to July 2010. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Pyrodinium bahamense abundance in water, and concentration and toxic profile of paralytic shellfi...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Alonso-Rodríguez R,Mendoza-Amézquita E,Velásquez-López SA,Seim JA,Martínez-Rodríguez VM

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effects of lead exposure on the time elapsed to become pregnant. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study population consisted of 142 women residing in Mexico City between 1997 and 2001, who were already participating in a study to evaluate effects of lead exposure on reproductive health. Measurements...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Guerra-Tamayo JL,Hernández-Cadena L,Téllez-Rojo MM,Mercado-García Adel S,Solano-González M,Hernández-Avila M,Hu H

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article is the first of two parts of a research report on the evolution and magnitude of poverty in Mexico. Herein are presented the methodologies used in both parts and the evolution of poverty. The Poverty Line methodology (PL), in its Standard Basket of Essential Satisfiers version, is succinctly explained. Tw...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Boltvinik J

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:ETIOLOGY AND CLASSIFICATION: Causal factors related with cognitive disability are multiples and can be classified as follows: Genetic, acquired (congenital and developmental), environmental and sociocultural. Likewise, in relation to the classification, cognitive disability has as a common denominator a subn...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Katz G,Lazcano-Ponce E

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the research on social determinants of health (SDH) produced in Mexico during the period 2005-2012, based on the characterization of the national health research system and the scientific production on this topic. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Two-stage analyses: Review of Mexican documents and official s...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Salgado-de Snyder VN,Guerra-y Guerra G

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This research analyzes the direct and indirect relationships among family functioning, multidimensional self-esteem (family, academic, social, and physical self-esteem) and substance use. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study participants were composed of two independent samples of Spanish adolescents who provided...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Musitu G,Jiménez TI,Murgui S

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the mortality risk of fine (PM2.5) and coarse (PM2.5-10) particles in the Metropolitan Area of Mon-terrey (MAM). MATERIALS AND METHODS:A retrospective ecological time-series analysis (2000-2014) was conducted using total and specific causes of mortality, and daily mean PM2.5 and PM2.5-10. General...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Martínez-Muñoz A,Hurtado-Díaz M,Cruz JC,Riojas-Rodríguez H

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This work is a review of the philosophical analysis surrounding the concept of "humanism" and what it means to be a human being, in relationship to daily life, education and medicine. The authors establish a direct relationship between humanism and bioethics as they relate to the new trends acquired through the develo...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Soberón-Acevedo G,García-Viveros M,Narro-Robles J

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mexico ratified the Framework Convention for Tobacco Control in 2004 and is obligated to move forward with implementing its provisions, including Article 8 (Protection from exposure to tobacco smoke). The country has already faced opposition from the tobacco industry. This paper addresses industry tactics against toba...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Samet JM

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the experiences and perspectives on the disease and stigma from the vantage point of the persons affected by TB in El Paso, Texas, and Juárez, México to inform research on health-related stigma and interventions. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Semi-structured interviews to study TB-related stigma and the i...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Moya EM,Lusk MW

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-communicable diseases are at the center of international consultation and there's a general agreement on saying that several issues need to be solved before implementing prevention strategies and intervention programs. A sound knowledge of all the factors involved in the epidemic spread of a disease is the first t...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： de Hoyos-Parra R

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In view of the lack of information regarding abortion attitudes in Mexico, an abortion opinion survey was conducted in Mexico City among 387 women and 338 men. Respondents were asked if they agreed with a woman's abortion decision under seven different circumstances. Affirmative responses were analyzed by respondents'...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Núñez-Fernández L,Shrader-Cox E,Benson J

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation of the program for enhancing health services showed advances in the building and provision of equipment for the health units, as well as development of additional operative capability until 1991. One of the main characteristics of the evaluation process, was the utilization of the local and state inform...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Lezana-Fernández MA,Alvarez-Lucas CH,Leviz-Cordero A

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the independent effect of poor school performance and tobacco persistence using a prospective population study of students who remained on school grounds during the follow-up period. Two measurements were taken over a period of three years. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A cohort study conducted within sch...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Anaya-Ocampo R,Arillo-Santillán E,Sánchez-Zamorano LM,Lazcano-Ponce E

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the prevalence of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and HIV infection and associated risk behaviors among injection drug users (IDUs) in two northern Mexican cities. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Between February and April 2005, IDUs were recruited in Tijuana (N=222) and Ciudad Juarez (N=206) using respondent-d...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： White EF,Garfein RS,Brouwer KC,Lozada R,Ramos R,Firestone-Cruz M,Pérez SG,Magis-Rodríguez C,Conde-Glez CJ,Strathdee SA

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To introduce the Hospital Standardized Mortality Ratio (HSMR) as an alternative to assess the quality of hospital care in Mexico. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Data-sets of public hospital discharges were used as source of information. The analyses were based in a logistic model to estimate the risk of hospital death...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Puentes-Rosas E,Rincón K,Garrido-Latorre F

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this review was to analyze the scientific production about extra-curricular physical activity (PA) in western children of 6-12 years. Medline / Pub-Med, Scopus and Google Scholar were used. This search collects articles published between January 1990 and May 2013. A total of 104 publications were analyz...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Reloba-Martínez S,Martín-Tamayo I,Martínez-López EJ,Guerrero-Almeida L

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the social construction of stigma and discrimination processes associated with HIV/AIDS and people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA), based on the perceptions of health care providers in three states of the Mexican Republic. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Qualitative and quantitative description. Observation at n...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Infante C,Zarco A,Cuadra SM,Morrison K,Caballero M,Bronfman M,Magis C

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare cancer mortality rates in Mexico from two national death registries that independently code and attribute cause of death. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We compared 5-year age-standardized total cancer and sitespecific cancer mortality rates (2010-2014) from Mexico's official death registry with a death re...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Lozano-Esparza S,Stern D,Hernández-Ávila JE,Morales-Carmona E,Mohar A,Lajous M

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00