José Rafael González-López

Prevalence of alcohol, tobacco and street drugs consumption in adult Latin American immigrants

To estimate the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug consumption (through the self-report) in adult Latin-American immigrants of Seville, a cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in a representative sample of 190 immigrants. The results showed that 61.4% of the participants had consumed alcohol in previous month before data collection, although 13.2% of them were at risk of alcoholism. Moreover, 30.0% were smokers. In addition, 5.3% of the interviewed people had consumed illicit psychoactive substances in the previous six months (Marihuana: 3.7%, hashish: 1.1% and cocaine: 0.5%). For all substances under analysis, the consumption prevalence was much higher in men from 25 to 39 years of age. In conclusion, prevalence levels of this consumption were high among the studied immigrants. Nurses could train the population in the prevention of these risk behaviors through preventive practices.Para estimar a prevalencia de autorrelato de consumo de alcool, tabaco e drogas ilicitas da populacao adulta de latino-americanos imigrantes, de Sevilha, foi realizado estudo transversal descritivo em amostra representativa com 190 imigrantes. Os resultados mostraram que 61,4% dos sujeitos ingeriam bebidas alcoolicas no mes anterior a coleta de dados, 13,2% dos participantes apresentaram risco para alcoolismo, 30,0% ja eram fumantes, 5,3% dos entrevistados nos ultimos seis meses haviam consumido drogas ilicitas (maconha: 3,7%, haxixe: 1,1% e cocaina: 0,5%). Para todas as substâncias investigadas, a prevalencia do consumo foi maior em homens com idade entre 25 e 39 anos. Conclui-se que os imigrantes apresentaram alta prevalencia de consumo de drogas. A enfermeira pode atuar na prevencao desses comportamentos de risco por meio da execucao de praticas educativas.

Self-medication in adult Latin American immigrants in Seville

Resumen es: Objetivo: Estimar la prevalencia de consumo de farmacos sin prescripcion medica en la poblacion latinoamericana inmigrante. Metodo: Estudio descriptivo t...OBJETIVO: Para estimar a prevalencia de drogas sem receita medica na America Latina populacao imigrante. METODO: Um estudo descritivo transversal com uma amostra representativa de 190 imigrantes. Foi utilizado um questionario com base no Sistema de Vigilância Comportamento de Risco Fatores de Risco (BRFSS). RESULTADOS: Nos ultimos seis meses 77,4% da amostra foi automedicacao. A prevalencia de analgesicos antiinflamatorios e nao sujeitos a receita foram as mais altas, seguido de antibioticos. Houve diferenca estatistica no uso de antibioticos sem receita medica por sexo. CONCLUSAO: O consumo de drogas sem uma prescricao de imigrantes latino-americanos na cidade de Sevilha e alta.OBJETIVO: Estimar la prevalencia de consumo de farmacos sin prescripcion medica en la poblacion latinoamericana inmigrante. METODO: Estudio descriptivo transversal en una muestra representativa de 190 inmigrantes. Se empleo un cuestionario basado en el del Sistema de Vigilancia de Factores de Riesgo de Riesgo de Comportamiento (BRFSS). RESULTADOS: En los ultimos seis meses el 77,4% de la muestra se ha automedicado. La prevalencia de consumo de antiinflamatorios y de analgesicos sin prescripcion medica fueron las mas altas, siguiendoles los antibioticos. Se observo diferencia estadistica en uso sin prescripcion de antibioticos por sexo. CONCLUSION: El consumo de farmacos sin prescripcion medica de los inmigrantes latinoamericanos de la ciudad de Sevilla es alto.

Lifestyles of nursing students from a Colombian public university

OBJECTIVE To assess the lifestyles of nursing students from a Colombian public university. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2014. 380 students answered by self-reporting the adapted version in Spanish of FANTASTIC Lifestyles Assessment Questionnaire of Wilson and Ciliska. RESULTS Lifestyles were poor in 9.2%, fair in 31.3%, good in 53.7%, and excellent in only 5.8% of the participants. Statistically-significant differences of the total mean score were not found when comparing with gender, age group, and course year, but were detected in two domains by gender: a) physical activity (higher score in men) and b) cigarette smoking (higher score in women). CONCLUSION An important proportion of our nursing students has inadequate lifestyles, which means deferred risks for the development of chronic diseases. Universities should promote the training of the future professionals in nursing with knowledge and skills aimed at healthy lifestyles.

Factores de riesgo y eventos cardiovasculares en inmigrantes latinoamericanos adultos en el Distrito Macarena, Sevilla, España: estudio piloto

In order to estimate the prevalence of self-reported risk factors and cardiovascular events in an adult immigrant Latin American population of District 2 (Macarena) in Seville, we conducted a pilot study using cross-sectional descriptive research. We used an anonymous questionnaire with self-reported risk factors and cardiovascular events. 34 people participated (18% of the sample); mean age: 31.8 years, mean residence: 6.5 years, women: 52.9%. Prevalence of risk factors: diabetes 8.8%, high cholesterol 14.7% and high blood pressure 23.5%. Prevalence of coronary events was 8.8%; angina pectoris, myocardial infarction and stroke, 2.9% each. The conclusion is that self-reported prevalence of cardiovascular events was higher than in the literature, this issue deserving the attention of health agencies. This knowledge should be considered by nurses to develop culturally appropriate care plans of the context of immigrants.In order to estimate the prevalence of self-reported risk factors and cardiovascular events in an adult immigrant Latin American population of District 2 (Macarena) in Seville, we conducted a pilot study using cross-sectional descriptive research. We used an anonymous questionnaire with self-reported risk factors and cardiovascular events. 34 people participated (18% of the sample); mean age: 31.8 years, mean residence: 6.5 years, women: 52.9%. Prevalence of risk factors: diabetes 8.8%, high cholesterol 14.7% and high blood pressure 23.5%. Prevalence of coronary events was 8.8%; angina pectoris, myocardial infarction and stroke, 2.9% each. The conclusion is that self-reported prevalence of cardiovascular events was higher than in the literature, this issue deserving the attention of health agencies. This knowledge should be considered by nurses to develop culturally appropriate care plans of the context of immigrants.

Automedicación en inmigrantes latinoamericanos adultos de Sevilla

Resumen es: Objetivo: Estimar la prevalencia de consumo de farmacos sin prescripcion medica en la poblacion latinoamericana inmigrante. Metodo: Estudio descriptivo t...OBJETIVO: Para estimar a prevalencia de drogas sem receita medica na America Latina populacao imigrante. METODO: Um estudo descritivo transversal com uma amostra representativa de 190 imigrantes. Foi utilizado um questionario com base no Sistema de Vigilância Comportamento de Risco Fatores de Risco (BRFSS). RESULTADOS: Nos ultimos seis meses 77,4% da amostra foi automedicacao. A prevalencia de analgesicos antiinflamatorios e nao sujeitos a receita foram as mais altas, seguido de antibioticos. Houve diferenca estatistica no uso de antibioticos sem receita medica por sexo. CONCLUSAO: O consumo de drogas sem uma prescricao de imigrantes latino-americanos na cidade de Sevilha e alta.OBJETIVO: Estimar la prevalencia de consumo de farmacos sin prescripcion medica en la poblacion latinoamericana inmigrante. METODO: Estudio descriptivo transversal en una muestra representativa de 190 inmigrantes. Se empleo un cuestionario basado en el del Sistema de Vigilancia de Factores de Riesgo de Riesgo de Comportamiento (BRFSS). RESULTADOS: En los ultimos seis meses el 77,4% de la muestra se ha automedicado. La prevalencia de consumo de antiinflamatorios y de analgesicos sin prescripcion medica fueron las mas altas, siguiendoles los antibioticos. Se observo diferencia estadistica en uso sin prescripcion de antibioticos por sexo. CONCLUSION: El consumo de farmacos sin prescripcion medica de los inmigrantes latinoamericanos de la ciudad de Sevilla es alto.

Are first‐year nursing students' lifestyles coherent with their future career?

Nursing students are going to be professionals in the near future, and as carers, it will be essential for them to behave in a way that will allow them to have a positive influence on the health of others as well as their own health. The objective of this study was to evaluate the lifestyles of first-year nursing students of 2 universities (one in Spain and the other in Colombia). A cross-sectional descriptive study design using validated surveys was adopted. A sample of 140 nursing students enrolled in 2014 in their first year of 2 universities (Seville in Spain, n = 37, and Antioquia in Colombia, n = 93) self-reported the FANTASTICO Lifestyle checklist. Findings reveal that (1) the lifestyles are not appropriate in 1 of 3 of nursing students in both universities and (2) there are statistically significant differences for family items, positive thinkers, the use of safety belts, and alcohol consumption before driving. A high proportion of the studys participants have inappropriate lifestyles that involve risks for the deferred development of chronic diseases. It is necessary for universities to develop educational interventions in the design of nursing degrees to strengthen healthy behaviours during training.

Fatores de risco e eventos cardiovasculares em imigrantes latino americanos adultos no Distrito Macarena, Sevilla, Espanha: estudo piloto

In order to estimate the prevalence of self-reported risk factors and cardiovascular events in an adult immigrant Latin American population of District 2 (Macarena) in Seville, we conducted a pilot study using cross-sectional descriptive research. We used an anonymous questionnaire with self-reported risk factors and cardiovascular events. 34 people participated (18% of the sample); mean age: 31.8 years, mean residence: 6.5 years, women: 52.9%. Prevalence of risk factors: diabetes 8.8%, high cholesterol 14.7% and high blood pressure 23.5%. Prevalence of coronary events was 8.8%; angina pectoris, myocardial infarction and stroke, 2.9% each. The conclusion is that self-reported prevalence of cardiovascular events was higher than in the literature, this issue deserving the attention of health agencies. This knowledge should be considered by nurses to develop culturally appropriate care plans of the context of immigrants.In order to estimate the prevalence of self-reported risk factors and cardiovascular events in an adult immigrant Latin American population of District 2 (Macarena) in Seville, we conducted a pilot study using cross-sectional descriptive research. We used an anonymous questionnaire with self-reported risk factors and cardiovascular events. 34 people participated (18% of the sample); mean age: 31.8 years, mean residence: 6.5 years, women: 52.9%. Prevalence of risk factors: diabetes 8.8%, high cholesterol 14.7% and high blood pressure 23.5%. Prevalence of coronary events was 8.8%; angina pectoris, myocardial infarction and stroke, 2.9% each. The conclusion is that self-reported prevalence of cardiovascular events was higher than in the literature, this issue deserving the attention of health agencies. This knowledge should be considered by nurses to develop culturally appropriate care plans of the context of immigrants.

Risk factors and cardiovascular events in adult Latin American immigrants in the Macarena District, Seville, Spain: a pilot study

In order to estimate the prevalence of self-reported risk factors and cardiovascular events in an adult immigrant Latin American population of District 2 (Macarena) in Seville, we conducted a pilot study using cross-sectional descriptive research. We used an anonymous questionnaire with self-reported risk factors and cardiovascular events. 34 people participated (18% of the sample); mean age: 31.8 years, mean residence: 6.5 years, women: 52.9%. Prevalence of risk factors: diabetes 8.8%, high cholesterol 14.7% and high blood pressure 23.5%. Prevalence of coronary events was 8.8%; angina pectoris, myocardial infarction and stroke, 2.9% each. The conclusion is that self-reported prevalence of cardiovascular events was higher than in the literature, this issue deserving the attention of health agencies. This knowledge should be considered by nurses to develop culturally appropriate care plans of the context of immigrants.In order to estimate the prevalence of self-reported risk factors and cardiovascular events in an adult immigrant Latin American population of District 2 (Macarena) in Seville, we conducted a pilot study using cross-sectional descriptive research. We used an anonymous questionnaire with self-reported risk factors and cardiovascular events. 34 people participated (18% of the sample); mean age: 31.8 years, mean residence: 6.5 years, women: 52.9%. Prevalence of risk factors: diabetes 8.8%, high cholesterol 14.7% and high blood pressure 23.5%. Prevalence of coronary events was 8.8%; angina pectoris, myocardial infarction and stroke, 2.9% each. The conclusion is that self-reported prevalence of cardiovascular events was higher than in the literature, this issue deserving the attention of health agencies. This knowledge should be considered by nurses to develop culturally appropriate care plans of the context of immigrants.

Prevalencia de consumo de alcohol, tabaco y drogas ilícitas en inmigrantes latinoamericanos adultos

To estimate the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug consumption (through the self-report) in adult Latin-American immigrants of Seville, a cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in a representative sample of 190 immigrants. The results showed that 61.4% of the participants had consumed alcohol in previous month before data collection, although 13.2% of them were at risk of alcoholism. Moreover, 30.0% were smokers. In addition, 5.3% of the interviewed people had consumed illicit psychoactive substances in the previous six months (Marihuana: 3.7%, hashish: 1.1% and cocaine: 0.5%). For all substances under analysis, the consumption prevalence was much higher in men from 25 to 39 years of age. In conclusion, prevalence levels of this consumption were high among the studied immigrants. Nurses could train the population in the prevention of these risk behaviors through preventive practices.Para estimar a prevalencia de autorrelato de consumo de alcool, tabaco e drogas ilicitas da populacao adulta de latino-americanos imigrantes, de Sevilha, foi realizado estudo transversal descritivo em amostra representativa com 190 imigrantes. Os resultados mostraram que 61,4% dos sujeitos ingeriam bebidas alcoolicas no mes anterior a coleta de dados, 13,2% dos participantes apresentaram risco para alcoolismo, 30,0% ja eram fumantes, 5,3% dos entrevistados nos ultimos seis meses haviam consumido drogas ilicitas (maconha: 3,7%, haxixe: 1,1% e cocaina: 0,5%). Para todas as substâncias investigadas, a prevalencia do consumo foi maior em homens com idade entre 25 e 39 anos. Conclui-se que os imigrantes apresentaram alta prevalencia de consumo de drogas. A enfermeira pode atuar na prevencao desses comportamentos de risco por meio da execucao de praticas educativas.

Prevalência do consumo de álcool, tabaco e drogas ilícitas em adultos imigrantes latino-americanos

To estimate the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug consumption (through the self-report) in adult Latin-American immigrants of Seville, a cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in a representative sample of 190 immigrants. The results showed that 61.4% of the participants had consumed alcohol in previous month before data collection, although 13.2% of them were at risk of alcoholism. Moreover, 30.0% were smokers. In addition, 5.3% of the interviewed people had consumed illicit psychoactive substances in the previous six months (Marihuana: 3.7%, hashish: 1.1% and cocaine: 0.5%). For all substances under analysis, the consumption prevalence was much higher in men from 25 to 39 years of age. In conclusion, prevalence levels of this consumption were high among the studied immigrants. Nurses could train the population in the prevention of these risk behaviors through preventive practices.Para estimar a prevalencia de autorrelato de consumo de alcool, tabaco e drogas ilicitas da populacao adulta de latino-americanos imigrantes, de Sevilha, foi realizado estudo transversal descritivo em amostra representativa com 190 imigrantes. Os resultados mostraram que 61,4% dos sujeitos ingeriam bebidas alcoolicas no mes anterior a coleta de dados, 13,2% dos participantes apresentaram risco para alcoolismo, 30,0% ja eram fumantes, 5,3% dos entrevistados nos ultimos seis meses haviam consumido drogas ilicitas (maconha: 3,7%, haxixe: 1,1% e cocaina: 0,5%). Para todas as substâncias investigadas, a prevalencia do consumo foi maior em homens com idade entre 25 e 39 anos. Conclui-se que os imigrantes apresentaram alta prevalencia de consumo de drogas. A enfermeira pode atuar na prevencao desses comportamentos de risco por meio da execucao de praticas educativas.