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La Feria Internacional del Libro es un evento cultural el cual presenta autores nacionales e internacionales, además de exponer una amplia oferta literaria para los asistentes. En el año 2018 este evento tuvo lugar en el Centro de Convenciones de la ciudad de Guayaquil, siendo su cuarta edición, se estima que al evento asistieron aproximadamente 25.000 visitantes. En este contexto, el presente estudio tiene como objetivo medir el nivel de satisfacción de los asistentes al evento y aportar con información relevante a las partes involucradas para el mejoramiento de futuras ediciones. La investigación se efectuó en el Centro de Convenciones de Guayaquil del 5 al 9 de septiembre del 2018 mediante la aplicación de cuestionarios a 413 visitantes. Entre las principales motivaciones destacan conseguir novedades y/o libros nuevos, buenos precios, asistir a un conversatorio o lanzamiento de un libro, acompañar a la familia y/o amigo. Respecto a la satisfacción se obtuvo que es alta en relación a variables como ubicación, servicio de registro, duración del evento e higiene del salón.

La investigación, utiliza la técnica de naturaleza cuantitativa y se llevó a cabo con la participación de 95 estudiantes de la carrera de Ingeniería en Sistemas de una universidad ecuatoriana matriculados en el año 2019. Como resultado se encontró que, sin importar sexo, desempeño académico, estatus social, carrera y por la facilidad de uso de la herramienta WhatsApp es muy utilizada por la mayor parte de los participantes de este estudio.  A parte de su vida personal se puede constatar que la mayoría de los estudiantes usa este tipo de aplicaciones de mensajería instantánea también para cuestiones relacionadas con los asuntos académicos. Además, un alto porcentaje de los estudiantes analizados pertenece a algún chat grupal relacionado con los estudios o está incluido en grupos de conversación sobre asuntos académicos, investigación y extracurriculares.

El objetivo fundamental del presente artículo es determinar la importancia de la calidad de vida laboral y su efecto sobre el compromiso organizacional desde una perspectiva teórica en contextos universitarios. Para ello, se recurre a la revisión bibliográfica que permita perfilar una amplia fundamentación teórica con nuevos enfoques que descomponen las variables calidad de vida laboral y compromiso organizacional identificando los indicadores de comportamiento actitudinal en los docentes de las universidades que permitirá a futuras investigaciones elaborar un instrumento válido y confiable para obtener un diagnóstico de la percepción de las dimensiones de las variables y de su relación, de tal manera que pueda ser utilizado por las organizaciones. Los resultados de la revisión teórica enuncian una relación significativamente positiva entre los componentes de la calidad de vida laboral sobre los componentes del compromiso organizacional.      

Con la intención de describir la percepción que existe en los restaurantes sobre la calidad del servicio se intercambió criterios con estudiantes, amistades y colegas para saber sus opiniones sobre cómo fueron atendidos durante su estancia en los restaurantes objetos de estudio. Mediante un paradigma interpretativo se analizó la recolección de los datos en diferentes grupos focales teniendo en cuenta las experiencias expuestas por los participantes, que fueron plasmadas mediante un cuaderno de notas. La diversificación de términos como usuario, comensal o consumidor que existen para definir a la persona que acude al restaurante crea confusión, esto produce consecuencias negativas en el personal de servicio, siendo necesario un cambio de percepción donde las personas tienen que reaprender sobre la nueva concepción de cliente basadas en las relaciones interpersonales.

La corrupción es un flagelo que afecta los derechos de las personas en relación a la calidad de vida y el desarrollo de la sociedad, en vista que cada vez se sienten oprimidos y relegados. El objetivo fue analizar los factores que inciden en la corrupción de funcionarios en el Perú. El paradigma utilizado fue el interpretativo, de enfoque cualitativo, método inductivo, analítico y estudio de caso. De esta forma, se aplicó la guía de entrevista con la técnica de la entrevista, las unidades informantes fueron exfuncionarios públicos. Teniendo como resultado que los factores: cultural, valores, deontología y social sí inciden en la corrupción de funcionarios, recalcando que carecen de valores éticos, morales y del bien común, la sociedad actual los corrompe. En este contexto el Estado tiene que implementar políticas para una adecuada enseñanza de los valores y principios éticos, uno de los factores de mayor incidencia es el entorno social. 

Introduction: The role of healthcare professionals is crucial in providing vaccination information and reassuring pregnant women about the safety and benefits of immunization for mothers and children. The lack of immunobiological recommendation may be associated with difficulties in clinical indication and contraindication, management of side effects and adverse reactions to immunobiologicals, and lack of professional training. Additionally, the lack of measuring instruments for healthcare in the vaccination room is the rationale behind the elaboration and validation of tools for this purpose. Objective: To elaborate and validate the content and layout of an instrument that evaluates the knowledge of healthcare professionals on vaccinations for pregnant women. Materials and Methods: A methodological study was conducted for the elaboration of a measuring instrument. The Delphi Technique was used to validate the content and layout of the elements. The Content Validity Index (CVI) and the Content Validity Ratio (CVR) were used to calculate the degree of agreement between raters. To get the instrument score, in addition to the items of the evaluation of knowledge, a scoring criteria scale was also sent to the raters to evaluate the knowledge of the professionals based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Health on vaccinations for pregnant women. Results: All the items of the instrument obtained a variable CVI between 90% and 100% and a CVR between 0.7 and 1.0, confirming the validity of the content. Discussion and Conclusions: The instrument showed a satisfactory content validity index, which can be used to evaluate the knowledge about vaccinations for pregnant women. Como citar este artigo: Siqueira JP, Guimarães EAA, Oliveira VJ, Gontijo TL, Quites HFO, Amaral GG, et al. Conhecimento dos profissionais de saúde acerca da vacinação em gestantes: construção e validação de conteúdo de um instrumento. Rev Cuid. 2020; 11(1): e872. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.872

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases are a public health problem. In this group, coronary artery disease has shown an increase, in particular, in the prevalence of acute myocardial infarction in 35-54-year-old women.  The World Health Organization suggests studying this issue based on regional differences to find solutions. Objective: To analyze socio-cultural and healthcare characteristics associated with coronary artery disease in women from Nariño. Materials and Methods: Case study (women with coronary artery disease) and controls (women without coronary artery disease) served in reference institutions of Nariño. The sample was made of 35 cases and 105 controls through non-probability sampling. Results: Features such as being a smoker, hypertensive and living in an urban area showed greater association with coronary artery disease: Odd ratios= 21.11; CI 95% 3.97-112.26 and Odd ratios= 9.47; CI 95% 2.87-31.23, accordingly. A proportion of women with coronary artery disease stand out as culturally characterized by keeping their illness a secret not to worry others. Discussion: Being a smoker and hypertensive are key factors to develop coronary heart disease; these situations can be induced by family, social, cultural and occupational issues faced by women. Conclusions: Women with coronary artery disease were characterized as being smokers, hypertensive and living in an urban area; it is thus necessary to generate specific prevention and control strategies for women. How to cite this article: Narváez-Eraso C, Díaz-Delgado A, Berbesi-Fernández D. Características socioculturales y de salud asociadas a enfermedad coronaria en mujeres. Estudio caso-control. Rev Cuid. 2019; 10(3): e856. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.v10i3.856 

Introduction: To understand the context in which the kangaroo method is implemented based on the actions of Continuing Healthcare Education. Materials and Methods: A qualitative exploratory study was conducted with twelve professionals of the healthcare team. The data was collected through a semi-structured interview and later analyzed to validate its content. Results: Three categories of analysis were created: kangaroo method: conceptions and understandings; continuing education: teaching-learning strategies; and kangaroo method and teamwork: limitations and possibilities. Discussion: Educational actions were provided to neonatal ICU professionals before implementing the kangaroo method. However, the following issues were identified in the day-to-day implementation: low adherence of the multidisciplinary team in the execution of the kangaroo method; work overload; difficulty remembering instructions to place the newborn in the kangaroo position; lack of guidance given to relatives; and resistance of mothers to put it into practice. Conclusions: It was observed that the institution was concerned to provide educational actions to the neonatal ICU professionals before implementing the kangaroo method. However, it is necessary to constantly generate discussions on the subject to improve the work carried out by the healthcare team. Como citar este artigo: Nietsche EA, Papa MM, Terra LG, Reisdorfer AP, Ramos TK, Antunes AP. Método Canguru: estratégias de Educação Permanente para sua implementação e execução. Rev Cuid. 2020; 11(1): e897. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.897

Introduction: Atmospheric pollution is an environmental problem that negatively affects health. Objective: To associate the levels of atmospheric pollution with respiratory morbidity. Materials and Methods: An ecological observational study was conducted with the urban population of the city of Cochabamba from January 1st, 2012 to December 31st, 2016. Data was collected through the Cochabamba Air Quality Monitoring Network (Semapa, Coña Coña and Kanata Park stations) and the Viedma Clinical Hospital. The statistical analysis was performed using Spearman’s rank correlation test. Results: The average number of weekly cases of respiratory diseases showed a very weak positive correlation with a weekly average of PM10 in the three atmospheric monitoring stations (r = 0.181, p < 0.004; r = 0.242, p < 0.001; r = 0.183, p < 0.011) and a weak or very weak positive correlation with a weekly average of NO2 recorded every hour (r = 0.365, p < 0.000; r = 0.127, p < 0.05). A weak negative correlation with the weekly average of RH (r = -0.388, p < 0.000) and a very weak correlation with the weekly average of precipitations (r = -0.250, p < 0.000) was also consistently observed. Discussion and Conclusions: A weak or very weak positive linear correlation was observed between the weekly admissions due to respiratory diseases and the average of atmospheric pollutants over the period 2012-2016. Como citar este artigo: Souza RCS, Siqueira EMP, Meira L, Araujo GL, Bersaneti MDR. Retenção de conhecimento dos enfermeiros sobre derivação ventricular externa. Rev Cuid. 2020; 11(1): e748. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.784

Introduction: Some clinical situations during child hospitalization require using peripheral Intravenous Therapy by placing intravenous devices. This procedure can generate negative feelings in child upbringing that can be soften through the use of funlearning and instructional technologies. The objective of this study is to develop and validate the contents and appearance of the “Peripheral Venous Cannulation for Families” booklet with a panel of pediatric specialists. Materials and Methods: Methodological research on the development and validation of an educational booklet conducted with seven judges using the Delphi method. Data was collected using a structured instrument containing variables categorized as follows: content, language, illustration, layout, motivation, culture and applicability. The Content Validity Index equal to or greater than 0.80 was adopted as the approval value for each assessed criterion. Results: Seven specialist judges participated in the study; all were female nurses, five hold a master’s degree, one is a PhD and another one a specialist; they work in the fields of education, assistance, research and continue de education in pediatrics. The booklet was validated in the first evaluation round, obtaining a Global CVI of 0.98. Discussions and conclusions: The judges considered the proposed booklet to be valid in terms of content and appearance, suggesting that this educational resource has the potential to contribute to healthcare education on the Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation for children. How to cite this article: Silva C, Lisboa S, Santos L, Carvalho S, Passos S, Santos S. Elaboração e validação de conteúdo e aparência da cartilha “Punção venosa periférica para a família”. Rev Cuid. 2019; 10(3): e830. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.v10i3.830