Se examina la relación entre la autorregulación de la conducta, la percepción de riesgo y la autoexploración de los senos como una forma de conocer algunos de los factores que determinan conductas de autocuidado de la salud, como una estrategia que permite detectar el cáncer mamario en fases tempranas y con ello aumentar la probabilidad de su atención oportuna y la esperanza de vida de las mujeres. Se trabajó con una muestra de 467 mujeres entre los 18 y los 65 años, provenientes de la Ciudad de México y municipios conurbados. Los resultados indican que la autorregulación está conformada por dos factores, los cuales muestran valores más altos cuando las mujeres perciben un mayor riesgo de padecer cáncer y cuando se han realizado previamente exploraciones de seno.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the emergence of a novel virus called SARS-CoV-2 in the world, and its subsequent arrival in Mexico, the Federal Government and the National Health Council declared on March 23 the start of the National Season of Healthy Distance to prevent the mass spread of the virus, which included the suspension of in-person classes at all levels. In this situation, school communities faced an uncertain and unknown scenario, and suddenly had to continue the educational work in a remote way. This scenario has led to changes in habits and routines, and has affected the mental health of both academic staff and students, who experience stress, tiredness and frustration due to the excessive workload, lack of technological skills, and gaps in adapting to “the new normal.” Gender inequality, which significantly affects women, has also been clearly seen because of t...

Se examina la relación entre la autorregulación de la conducta, la percepción de riesgo y la autoexploración de los senos como una forma de conocer algunos de los factores que determinan conductas de autocuidado de la salud, como una estrategia que permite detectar el cáncer mamario en fases tempranas y con ello aumentar la probabilidad de su atención oportuna y la esperanza de vida de las mujeres. Se trabajó con una muestra de 467 mujeres entre los 18 y los 65 años, provenientes de la Ciudad de México y municipios conurbados. Los resultados indican que la autorregulación está conformada por dos factores, los cuales muestran valores más altos cuando las mujeres perciben un mayor riesgo de padecer cáncer y cuando se han realizado previamente exploraciones de seno.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the emergence of a novel virus called SARS-CoV-2 in the world, and its subsequent arrival in Mexico, the Federal Government and the National Health Council declared on March 23 the start of the National Season of Healthy Distance to prevent the mass spread of the virus, which included the suspension of in-person classes at all levels. In this situation, school communities faced an uncertain and unknown scenario, and suddenly had to continue the educational work in a remote way. This scenario has led to changes in habits and routines, and has affected the mental health of both academic staff and students, who experience stress, tiredness and frustration due to the excessive workload, lack of technological skills, and gaps in adapting to “the new normal.” Gender inequality, which significantly affects women, has also been clearly seen because of t...