[Parents willingness to pay for a human papillomavirus vaccine to protect their adolescent daughters: Maule Region, Chile].

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To obtain information about emotional ailments based on the experience of adults in a socially underserved urban community, their social support resources to cope with them, and their health care expectancies. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study began in 2000, in the Magdalena Contreras District of Mexico City. D...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Mora-Ríos J,Ito-Sugiyama ME

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this article is to analyze the progress made in the Americas in the implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) after its tenth anniversary of entry into force. At the time of the analysis, 30 of the 35 countries of the Americas are Parties to the FCT...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Blanco A,Sandoval RC,Martínez-López L,Caixeta RB

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper discusses the transition of the organized social response in health with emphasis on local health systems. After reviewing a few basic definitions (health system, local health system, health care system, institutional system of health services), the author discusses the health transition (transition of the ...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Gutiérrez G

更新日期：1991-11-01 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：:In this paper, an overview of the quality of care activities undertaken at the General Direction of Medical Services of the Federal District Department is presented. The current standing of the medical services is briefly described, as well as the prevailing Reorientation Program, aimed at improving the quality of the...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Laguna-Calderón J,Salinas-Oviedo C

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Today, the pharmaceutical industry is experiencing a profound transition. Globalization and technological advancement represent the principal pressures for change in the market, where it is increasingly more difficult for this type of industry to efficiently recoup the growing cost of innovation. Mexico needs to analy...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： González Pier E

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the magnitude and distribution of folate and vitamin B12 deficiency in Mexican children. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Folate and vitamin B12 serum concentrations were measured in a probabilistic sample of 2 099 children. Adjusted prevalence, mean concentrations and relevant associations were calculated ...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Cuevas-Nasu L,Mundo-Rosas V,Shamah-Levy T,Méndez-Gómez Humaran I,Avila-Arcos MA,Rebollar-Campos Mdel R,Villalpando S

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Characterize diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in Bogota, Colombia and examine the extent and determinants of patient delay. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Using a census approach we identified 1 106 women with breast cancer. Information was gathered through personal interviews and the review of medical records...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Piñeros M,Sánchez R,Cendales R,Perry F,Ocampo R

更新日期：2009-09-01 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 purpose of this study was to determine if the use of "earthenware dishes" is associated with high blood lead levels in children. Measurements of lead in blood were done in 169 school-children. Of this sample 100 children were selected: 50 of them with the lowest concentration of lead in blood and 50 with the highe...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Vega-Franco L,Alvear G,Meza-Camacho C

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effectiveness of vaccines and immunization in the prevention of infectious diseases is one of the greatest successes in medicine. In recent years, with access to cutting edge genomic and proteomic technology, it is possible to accelerate the development of new and improved vaccines with better immunogenicity and s...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Mota-Sánchez J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective::To select, pilot test and implement a set of indicators for tertiary public hospitals. Materials and methods::Quali-quantitative study in four stages: identification of indicators used internationally; selection and prioritization by utility, feasibility and reliability; exploration of the quality of source...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Saturno-Hernández PJ,Martínez-Nicolás I,Poblano-Verástegui O,Vértiz-Ramírez JJ,Suárez-Ortiz EC,Magaña-Izquierdo M,Kawa-Karasik S

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the medical complications in a cohort of HIV-infected, pregnant women and to determine the risk of having the virus in the development of these complications. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A cohort study of 44 HIV-infected and 88 seronegative pregnant women was performed. Pregnancy was followed and perina...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Figueroa-Damián R

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The present study aims to describe the prevalence, distribution and trends of hypertension (HT) in Mexican adults ≥20 years, and to describe the prevalence of early diagnosis and treatment of HT. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 10 898 adults were considered. The measurement of blood pressure was performed f...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Campos-Nonato I,Hernández-Barrera L,Rojas-Martínez R,Pedroza A,Medina-García C,Barquera-Cervera S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The feasibility of the use of WHO impregnated paper and biochemical assays to determine lethal concentrations (LC50 and LC99) and insecticide metabolic enzyme levels of Triatoma dimidiata. MATERIALS AND METHODS:LC50 and LC99 were calculated with WHO papers impregnated at different concentrations of malathion...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Acero-Sandoval A,Penilla-Navarro RP,López-Ordóñez T,Rodríguez MH,Ordóñez-González JG,Solís-Santoyo F,Rodríguez AD

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents the results of a retrospective analysis of unintentional and intentional injury mortality in México City for the period 1970-1986. The mortality rates and trends were obtained out of 73,197 registered deaths, (according to the 9th revision of the International Disease Classification). Deaths due ...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Híjar-Medina MC

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer is a major public health problem in Latin America (LA) and the most common form of cancer among women. An important variability according to ethnicity/race with respect to incidence/mortality, clinical characteristics, and prognosis is observed throughout LA. In addition, women are more likely to develop...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Amadou A,Torres-Mejía G,Hainaut P,Romieu I

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Developing country governments and aid agencies face difficult decisions on how best to allocate their finite resources. Investments in many different sectors -including education, water and sanitation, transportation, and health- can all reap social and economic benefits. This report focuses specifically on the healt...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Yamey G,Beyeler N,Wadge H,Jamison D

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the prevalence, awareness and proportion of adults with an adequate control of hypertension. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Blood pressure was measured at 8 352 adults who participated in the Ensanut MC 2016. The adults who reported having diagnosis of hypertension or had systolic blood pressure values (T...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Campos-Nonato I,Hernández-Barrera L,Pedroza-Tobías A,Medina C,Barquera S

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effects of maternal overweight and obesity as risk factors for overweight and obesity in Mexican school-age children (5 to 11 years old) who participated in the National Nutrition Survey 1999 (NNS-99). MATERIAL AND METHODS:Information obtained by the NNS-99 was used to evaluate the relationship...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Flores M,Carrión C,Barquera S

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish the frequency of compliance to pharmacological therapy, and to identify non-compliance factors, in relation to metabolic control on patients with type-II diabetes mellitus. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted between 1997 and 1998, among 150 type-II diabetic pa...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Durán-Varela BR,Rivera-Chavira B,Franco-Gallegos E

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

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 determine the prevalence of cognitive impairment in the elderly and its relation with sociodemographic and health factors in the Mexican population. MATERIAL AND METHODS:From the first wave data of the National Aging and Health Study, collected in 2001 in Mexico, subjects 65 years or older and who had com...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Mejía-Arango S,Miguel-Jaimes A,Villa A,Ruiz-Arregui L,Gutiérrez-Robledo LM

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：:The right to health and its operational form, as an organized social response to health: the right to health protection, are the mainstay for the global push towards universal health coverage. The path to achieve this goal is particular to each country and relates to the baseline and specific context in relation to wh...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Fajardo-Dolci G,Gutiérrez JP,García-Saisó S

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the mortality trend of lung cancer (LC) in Mexico, according to the municipality marginalization index (MMI) by age group and sex, during the period 1998-2016. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The information on mortality, population and MMI was obtained from the National Institute of Statistics and Geograph...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Ramírez-Tirado LA,Uribe-Ortiz CE,Arrieta O,Tirado-Gómez LL

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the role of obstetricians and gynaecologists in reproductive public health policies in Argentina. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Combination of quantitative methods (survey, n=467) and qualitative methods (semistructured interview, n=35; focus groups, n=6). RESULTS:The great majority of respondents believe...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Szulik D,Gogna M,Petracci M,Ramos S,Romero M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate equity in access by comparing geographic, economic, and organizational barriers as well as authorization obstacles that women encounter depending on their affiliation with the social security health system. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A retrospective survey was conducted among women undergoing breast c...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Velásquez-De Charry LC,Carrasquilla G,Roca-Garavito S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe knowledge,attitudes and practices in oral health of parents and caregivers. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A total of 333 parents and eight caregivers in children's homes in Colombia in 2010 completed questionnaires and participated in focus group interviews.The data was analyzed for frequency using the χ...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： González Martínez F,Sierra Barrios CC,Morales Salinas LE

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify the frequency and factors associated with therapy noncompliance in type-2 diabetes mellitus patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A cross-sectional study was carried out in 79 patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus seen in major hospitals of Mexico City. Patients were visited at home, from March 1998 to...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Hernández-Ronquillo L,Téllez-Zenteno JF,Garduño-Espinosa J,González-Acevez E

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00