Objective. To demonstrate the effectiveness of educational tips as a reminder method in fulflling healthy self-care of elderly persons (EP). Methods. The study was longitudinal, prospective and with intervention: before-after developed in 20 EP, belonging to the program of the Centro Integral del Adulto Mayor (CIAM) or Comprehensive Center for the Elderly of Municipality of Pillcomarca, in the province of Huanuco, Peru, during the year 2018. An interview guide of general characteristics of the sample and a questionnaire of compliance with healthy self-care was applied. Counseling sessions were developed using the educational tips through home visits. Student's t-test was used for related samples, in order to contrast the hypotheses and thebioethical principles were taken into account. Results. Regarding the analysis of compliance with healthy self-care of EP, it was found that, before t...

Objective. To demonstrate the effectiveness of educational tips as a reminder method in fulfilling healthy self-care of elderly persons (EP). Methods. The study was longitudinal, prospective and with intervention: before-after developed in 20 EP, belonging to the program of the Centro Integral del Adulto Mayor (CIAM) or Comprehensive Center for the Elderly of Municipality of Pillcomarca, in the province of Huanuco, Peru, during the year 2018. An interview guide of general characteristics of the sample and a questionnaire of compliance with healthy self-care was applied. Counseling sessions were developed using the educational tips through home visits. Student's t-test was used for related samples, in order to contrast the hypotheses and the bioethical principles were taken into account. Results. Regarding the analysis of compliance with healthy self-care of EP, it was found that, before ...

Objective. To identify relationship between knowledge and type of attitudes towards COVID-19 in the citizens of the urban area of Huánuco. Methods. Observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach. It was carried out in the city of Huánuco, 2020. Sample comprised 168 citizens. A previously validated knowledge questionnaire and an attitudes scale towards COVID-19 were applied. Pearson's χ² test and Spearman's correlation coefficient (rho) were applied. Results. When analyzing the type of knowledge regarding COVID-19, 62.5% (105) of the sample was located in the category “unknown”. Analyzing the type of attitudes perceived by citizens towards COVID-19, 36.9% (62) had positive attitudes, while 63.1% (106) presented negative attitudes. Contrasting the relationship of knowledge and the type of attitudes towards COVID-19, statistical signific...

Objective. To identify relationship between knowledge and type of attitudes towards COVID-19 in the citizens of the urban area of Huánuco. Methods. Observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach. It was carried out in the city of Huánuco, 2020. Sample comprised 168 citizens. A previously validated knowledge questionnaire and an attitudes scale towards COVID-19 were applied. Pearson's χ² test and Spearman's correlation coefficient (rho) were applied. Results. When analyzing the type of knowledge regarding COVID-19, 62.5% (105) of the sample was located in the category “unknown”. Analyzing the type of attitudes perceived by citizens towards COVID-19, 36.9% (62) had positive attitudes, while 63.1% (106) presented negative attitudes. Contrasting the relationship of knowledge and the type of attitudes towards COVID-19, statistical signific...

El objetivo fue determinar la relación entre la percepción del desempeño docente y la satisfacción de los estudiantes universitarios de las ciencias de la salud de la Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán de Huánuco, en el 2013. El diseño fue correlacional, prospectivo y transversal, la muestra estuvo constituido por 385 estudiantes; a quienes se les aplicaron las guías de entrevistas y el inventario del desempeño de los docentes, previo consentimiento informado. El análisis estadístico fue mediante el contraste Rho de Spearman, apoyándonos en el PASW V 20.0. Resultados: la mayoría de los estudiantes manifiestan un nivel de “satisfacción óptima” [49,6% (191)]; seguido de los que expresan un nivel “satisfacción moderada” [46,8% (180)]; e “insatisfacción” [3,6% (14)], respectivamente. Se encontró correlación significativa estadísticamente entre el dinamismo...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a crisis in health systems around the world with a rapid increase in human contagion. As well, a gap is identified in the knowledge of COVID-19 prevention in the community context. Objective: To determine the relationship between the perception of knowledge and the type of attitudes towards COVID-19 among citizens in the urban area of Huánuco, Peru. Methods: An analytical and cross-sectional study using a quantitative approach was conducted in the city of Huánuco between March and May 2020. The sample consisted of 168 people. A perception of knowledge questionnaire and a previously validated COVID-19 attitude scale have been applied. The chi-square test was applied, a p-value less than 0.05 has been taken into account. Results: When analyzing the perception of knowledge about COVID-19, 62.5% (105) said “they feel they do not know”. The analysis of t...

Objective: To determine the relationship between perception of teacher performance and satisfaction of university students in health sciences at the National University of Huanuco Valdizán Hermilio in 2013 . Methods: The design was correlational, prospective, cross-sectional sample consisted of 385 students, who were applied interview guides and inventory of teacher performance, prior informed consent. Statistical analysis was by Spearman Rho contrast, relying on the SPSS V 20.0. Results: Most students demonstrate a level of “ optimal satisfaction “ [ 49.6 % ( 191 )] , followed by those who express a level “moderate satisfaction” [ 46.8 % (180 )] , and “dissatisfaction “ [ 3.6% ( 14 ) ] , respectively . Statistically significant correlation was found between the dynamic class [( Rho = 0.529 ) (p = 0.000) ] , class preparation - compliance program [( Rho = 0.606 ) (p = 0.000)...