Objective. The objective of this article is to describe the use of the social networks (TikTok and Twitter) in medical students at a private Peruvian university, as part of the group activity for the frst evaluation of the course: Health Promotion - Determinants. Methods. Descriptive and cross-sectional study, with a quantitative and qualitative focus. All students (60) registered in the course: Health Promotion - Determinants were included. As part of the group activity for the frst evaluation, the students were assigned to record a short video which then had to be shared on the TikTok and Twitter platforms. Results. The students made and shared on social networks (TikTok and Twitter) 10 videos on the following topics: promotion of COVID-19 vaccination, promotion of the use of condoms to prevent sexually transmitted infections, prevention of adolescent pregnancy, promotion of use mask a...

La anemia es un grave problema de salud pública en América Latina. En el Perú la proporción de niños entre 6 y 35 meses con anemia fue de 43,5% en el 2018. El objetivo de esta publicación es revisar las diferentes oportunidades de aplicación de las tecnologías de información y comunicación (TICs) en el fortalecimiento de la lucha contra la anemia en nuestro país; bajo la premisa de que la aplicación de las TICs puede convertirse en una excelente oportunidad para mejorar el acceso y calidad de los servicios de salud ofrecidos por el sistema público. La literatura revisada muestra diversas experiencias previas que incluyen la utilización de mensajes de texto a través de celulares y desarrollo de aplicativos para teléfonos inteligentes. Sin embargo, se requiere de más investigación, con mejores niveles de evidencias que, finalmente, ayuden a la elaboración de estrategias ...

In February 2020, at the time the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, the World Health Organization warned of massive infodemics, that is, a large amount of information that in some cases may be correct (in other cases not), and that may make it difficult for people to find reliable sources and appropriate guidance when required. Infodemics is spreading extremely fast, particularly with the rise of social media. Infodemiology is the science studying the distribution and determinants of information in electronic media, such as Internet, or in a population, for the purpose of informing on public health and public policies. During the period from 2002 to 2021, 484 publications on infodemiology were registered in the MEDLINE database (via PubMed), and 71.9% of the publications (348/484) appeared during 2020 and 2021. Just as the fast spread of epidemics may be controlled if acting on a timely fa...

Objetivo. El objetivo del artículo es describir el uso de las redes sociales (TikTok y Twitter) en estudiantes de medicina de una universidad privada peruana como parte de la actividad grupal de la primera evaluación de la asignatura de Promoción de Salud-Determinantes. Métodos. Estudio descriptivo y transversal, con enfoques cuantitativo y cualitativo. Se incluyeron a todos los estudiantes (60) registrados en la asignatura de Promoción de Salud-Determinantes. Como parte de la actividad grupal de la primera evaluación de la asignatura se les asignó a los estudiantes grabar un video corto en grupos, el cual luego debía ser compartido en las plataformas TikTok y Twitter. Resultados. Los estudiantes realizaron y compartieron satisfactoriamente en redes sociales 10 videos sobre los siguientes tópicos: promoción de la vacunación COVID-19, promoción sobre el uso del preservativo pa...

Today, the number of doctors and health professionals who use social networks as main venues for communication is increasing. Social networks offer new ways to connect and can facilitate almost instantaneous communication without geographical boundaries and can support students, doctors and health professionals. Social networks can allow women in the health field to obtain support that they would not otherwise have. This article describes the role of social networks in contributing to the empowerment of women in medicine and discusses the opportunities to use social networks as a tool for: access to mentoring and experienced counselors as role models; peer support and interaction; and access to information and continuing education.

In February 2020, at the time the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, the World Health Organization warned of massive infodemics, that is, a large amount of information that in some cases may be correct (in other cases not), and that may make it difficult for people to find reliable sources and appropriate guidance when required. Infodemics is spreading extremely fast, particularly with the rise of social media. Infodemiology is the science studying the distribution and determinants of information in electronic media, such as Internet, or in a population, for the purpose of informing on public health and public policies. During the period from 2002 to 2021, 484 publications on infodemiology were registered in the MEDLINE database (via PubMed), and 71.9% of the publications (348/484) appeared during 2020 and 2021. Just as the fast spread of epidemics may be controlled if acting on a timely fa...

La anemia es un grave problema de salud pública en América Latina. En el Perú la proporción de niños entre 6 y 35 meses con anemia fue de 43,5% en el 2018. El objetivo de esta publicación es revisar las diferentes oportunidades de aplicación de las tecnologías de información y comunicación (TICs) en el fortalecimiento de la lucha contra la anemia en nuestro país; bajo la premisa de que la aplicación de las TICs puede convertirse en una excelente oportunidad para mejorar el acceso y calidad de los servicios de salud ofrecidos por el sistema público. La literatura revisada muestra diversas experiencias previas que incluyen la utilización de mensajes de texto a través de celulares y desarrollo de aplicativos para teléfonos inteligentes. Sin embargo, se requiere de más investigación, con mejores niveles de evidencias que, finalmente, ayuden a la elaboración de estrategias ...

Antimicrobial resistance is a generalized phenomenon that can affect people from any age or country. To date, there are no Peruvian bibliometric studies on antimicrobial resistance. This study was carried out to analyze and present bibliometric indicators related to Peruvian publications on antimicrobial resistance. Data collection was performed using the Scopus database. A total of 34 articles were retrieved. Peruvian publications on antimicrobial resistance increased considerably since 2015, reaching a record of 11 in 2017. Out of these, most of the documents were original articles and the most frequent language was English. Publications originated in different parts of the world, including North America, Europe and Latin America. Most of the retrieved articles were published in prestigious journals of biology, medicine and microbiology, and journals related to infection control.

The aim of this special article is to describe the role of artificial intelligence in the identification of pediatric pneumonia applied to chest X-rays, summarizing and analyzing the most relevant evidence and recent advancements. We also discuss its implications for improving diagnosis in areas with a shortage of specialists. Artificial intelligence offers great potential for enhancing the categorization of pediatric pneumonia in chest X-rays, especially in resource-limited regions. However, its success depends on the quality of the data, physicians' trust in the results, and the implementation of appropriate ethical and safety frameworks. While further research and the development of effective integration strategies are needed, artificial intelligence could play a crucial role in the global fight against childhood pneumonia.

Realiza un diagnóstico del acceso limitado a los servicios de salud de los adolescentes y una propuesta que pretende ser una herramienta técnica para generar un proyecto de Ley que dictamine expresamente el acceso.

Las tecnologías de información y comunicación, como los registros electrónicos y la telemedicina, se han expandido en el marco del COVID-19. El objetivo de la tesis fue conocer cómo el nivel de cumplimiento de la norma técnica para la gestión de la historia clínica en el Instituto Peruano del Deporte, comparativamente con el nivel de conocimiento de la normativa de supervisión de Instituciones prestadoras de servicios de Salud. También se presentó como objetivo caracterizar los usuarios beneficiados del Seguro Integral de Salud que acudieron a servicios de salud de todo el Perú por problemas producidos en áreas deportivas y atletismo, durante los años 2015-2019. El estudio fue de enfoque mixto, con un diseño no experimental; la dimensión fue transversal. La muestra fue de 18 trabajadores, involucrados en los procesos de registro de datos de las personas que acuden por ser...

ABSTRACT Introduction: Currently the right to health is part of the fundamental human rights and is recognized internationally by the United Nations Organization. The objective of this article is to describe experiences of educational programs of health rights, and poses challenges for strengthening competencies within the framework of health rights, analyzing Peru as a specific case. Development: To ensure timely and quality health care, based on health rights, and within the framework of what is established by global regulations on human rights in health, health professionals are required to develop in a favorable environment for health practice and complementary services with appropriate resources. Health institutions must offer, in coordination with the universities and state entities, training programs on health rights considering the current legal framework and the continuous train...

Public health emergencies such as COVID-19 pandemic could lead to situations of extreme stress, anxiety and depression in women in the perinatal period. Perinatal depression may lead to multiple negative consequences for mothers, newborns, and their relatives. Appropriate use of social media may be a valuable supporting tool for women during this stage of their lives. This paper describes the role of social media in the Internet for supporting pregnant women and mothers with depression, particularly in global public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Social media may contribute to support health and wellness by facilitating social interaction, building communities, normalizing help-seeking behavior, inspiring healthy lifestyle changes, and promoting medical research. It is essential to adequately instruct women in the perinatal stage in digital health literacy including th...

Public health emergencies such as COVID-19 pandemic could lead to situations of extreme stress, anxiety and depression in women in the perinatal period. Perinatal depression may lead to multiple negative consequences for mothers, newborns, and their relatives. Appropriate use of social media may be a valuable supporting tool for women during this stage of their lives. This paper describes the role of social media in the Internet for supporting pregnant women and mothers with depression, particularly in global public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Social media may contribute to support health and wellness by facilitating social interaction, building communities, normalizing help-seeking behavior, inspiring healthy lifestyle changes, and promoting medical research. It is essential to adequately instruct women in the perinatal stage in digital health literacy including th...