Repositorio Académico UPC

Publisher:  Mosby Inc. Journal: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Issue Date: 2009-12-01 URI:  http://hdl.handle.net/10757/625751 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2009.10.009 PubMed ID: 20004783 Abstract Background: In 1999, The International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) Phase One reported the prevalence of eczema symptoms in 715,033 children from 154 centers in 56 countries by using standardized epidemiologic tools. Objective: To update the world map of eczema prevalence after 5 to 10 years (ISAAC Phase Three) and include additional data from over 100 new centers. Methods: Cross-sectional surveys using the ISAAC questionnaire on eczema symptoms were completed by adolescents 13 to 14 years old and by parents of children 6 to 7 years old. Current eczema was defined as an itchy flexural rash in the past 12 months and was considered severe eczema if associated with 1 or more nights per week of sleep disturbance. Results: For the age group 6 to 7 years, data on 3...

Publisher:  Karger AG, Basel Journal: International Archives of Allergy and Immunology Issue Date: 2007-01-01 URI:  http://hdl.handle.net/10757/625752 PubMed ID: 17505136 Abstract Background: There are no internationally validated questionnaires to investigate the prevalence of infant wheezing. This study was undertaken to validate a questionnaire for the International Study on the Prevalence of Wheezing in Infants (Estudio Internacional de Sibilancias en Lactantes, EISL). Material and Methods: Construct and criterion validity were tested for the question 'Has your baby had wheezing or whistling in the chest during his/her first 12 months of life?'. Construct validity (i.e. the ability of parents and doctors to refer to the same symptoms with the same words) was tested in a sample of 50 wheezing and 50 non-wheezy infants 12-15 months of age in each of 10 centres from 6 different Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking countries. Criterion validity (i.e. the ability of parents to corre...

Publisher: I nternational Union against Tubercul. and Lung Dis. Journal: International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Issue Date: 2010-08-01 URI:  http://hdl.handle.net/10757/625750 PubMed ID: 20626953 Abstract BACKGROUND: Centres in Phases I and III of the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) programme used the method of consent (passive or active) required by local ethics committees. METHODS: Retrospectively, relationships between achieved response rates and method of consent for 13-14 and 6-7-year-olds (adolescents and children, respectively), were examined between phases and between English and non-English language centres. RESULTS: Information was obtained for 113 of 115 centres for adolescents and 72/72 centres for children. Both age groups: most centres using passive consent achieved high response rates (>80% adolescents and >70% children). English language centres using active consent showed a larger decrease in response rate. Ado...

Other Titles: Mental Rehabilitation Center in Pachacamac with emphasis on Architectural Phenomenology Publisher:  Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) Issue Date: 2019-05-16 URI:  http://hdl.handle.net/10757/625784 Abstract In Peru, one of seven persons has some type of disability that interferes with their personal, familiar, academic work and/or social performance. In regards to disability due to mental disorders, one in three persons in Peru will have a mental health problem throughout their lives. Despite this situation, people who need care do not receive it because of several reasons, reaching almost 80% of people that do not receive adequate treatment. The Peruvian hospital architecture has not evolved according to the international trends since the mid XX century. The new typology for hospitals has incorporate an improvement in the infrastructure, location and the pertinent materials for a comfortable stay of the patients. For this reason, this project will ...

Other Titles: Medical Center of Integral Therapy Publisher:  Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC) URI:  http://hdl.handle.net/10757/625783 Abstract This research proposes, with its critical approach, an architectural typology with an emphasis on natural light for an unconventional therapy center in the district of Pachacámac, Lima-Peru. In this line, we try to show how, through architectural design and work with natural light, we could complement, enrich and enhance, with a preventive approach, the experiences of patients who carry out medical treatments guided by traditional therapies, with a reactive approach. In this line, this thesis consists of six chapters. The first introduces the basic assumptions to understand the problem that serves as the basis for our objectives, as well as the scope and limitations of this research. The second chapter develops the theoretical-referential framework and abounds on the differences between traditional medicine, focused on t...

Editorial:  Pan American Health Organization Journal: Revista Panamericana de Salud Publica/Pan American Journal of Public Health URI:  http://hdl.handle.net/10757/625754 PubMed ID: 15826399 Resumen Objectives. The aims of this survey were (1) to assess the quality of asthma treatment and control in Latin America, (2) to determine how closely asthma management guidelines are being followed, and (3) to assess perception, knowledge and attitudes related to asthma in Latin America. Methods. We surveyed a household sample of 2 184 adults or parents of children with asthma in 2003 in 11 countries in Latin America. Respondents were asked about healthcare utilization, symptom severity, activity limitations and medication use. Results. Daytime asthma symptoms were reported by 56% of the respondents, and 51 % reported being awakened by their asthma at night. More than half of those surveyed had been hospitalized, attended a hospital emergency service or made unscheduled emergency visit...

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