Resumen: Desde un principio hedonista, el leer puede generar placer en el lector dependiendo de la postura que adopte frente al texto. En el ámbito de la educación, la enseñanza de la Literatura debe estar direccionada a desarrollar las posturas estética y eferente en todos los niveles de escolarización. Por ello, en el presente estudio se pretendió implementar una propuesta pedagógica en base a metodologías activas para fomentar la lectura por obras literarias en las personas estudiantes de primer y segundo año de bachillerato del colegio Gabriel Arsenio Ullauri durante el periodo lectivo 2022 - 2023. El enfoque de investigación fue mixto y los métodos utilizados: inductivo - deductivo, analítico - sintético e hipotético - demostrativo. Con la aplicación de las sesiones de plan lector, se constató que la apreciación de los educandos sobre las actividades de lectura en la asignatura de Lengua y Literatura cambiaron de algo interesantes a muy interesantes, siendo la máxima calificación. Además, la acción de relacionar las experiencias con los textos leídos adquirió relevancia durante la práctica en el aula. Esta variación se sustenta con el grado de acuerdo que el personal docente mantuvo en los dos procesos diagnóstico respecto a la incorporación de nuevas metodologías para la promoción lectora. Por último, para futuros estudios bajo esta misma línea investigativa se recomienda considerar a toda la población estudiantil del nivel de bachillerato con el fin de obtener resultados de la muestra poblacional ausente en este artículo.

Resumo: A partir de um princípio hedonista, a leitura pode gerar prazer no leitor dependendo da postura que ele adota diante do texto. No campo da educação, o ensino de Literatura deve ter como objetivo o desenvolvimento de posturas estéticas e eferentes em todos os níveis de escolaridade. Portanto, no presente estudo, objetivou-se implementar uma proposta pedagógica baseada em metodologias ativas para promover a leitura de obras literárias em pessoas estudantes do primeiro e segundo anos de ensino médio do colégio Gabriel Arsenio Ullauri durante o período letivo 2022-2023. O enfoque de investigação foi misto e os métodos utilizados: indutivo - dedutivo, analítico - sintético e hipotético - demonstrativo. Com a aplicação das sessões do plano de leitura, constatou-se que a apreciação dos alunos sobre as atividades de leitura na matéria de Língua e Literatura passou de algo interessante para muito interessante, com a classificação mais elevada. Além disso, a ação de relacionar experiências com os textos lidos tornou-se relevante durante a prática na aula. Esta variação é suportada pelo grau de concordância que o corpo docente manteve nos dois processos de diagnóstico a respeito da incorporação de novas metodologias de promoção da leitura. Por fim, para estudos futuros nesta mesma linha investigativa, recomenda- se considerar toda a população estudantil no nível do ensino médio para obter resultados da amostra populacional ausente neste artigo.

Abstract: From a hedonistic perspective, reading can bring pleasure to the reader, depending on the attitude he or she adopts toward the text. In the field of education, the teaching of literature should be oriented to the development of aesthetic and reflective attitudes at all educational levels. Therefore, this study aims to implement a pedagogical proposal based on active methodologies to encourage the reading of literary works in first and second year high school students of the Gabriel Arsenio Ullauri School during the school year 2022-2023. The research approach was mixed and the methods used were inductive-deductive, analytical-synthetic and hypothetical-deductive. After the application of the reading plan sessions, it was found that the students’ evaluation of the reading activities in Language and Literature changed from somewhat interesting to very interesting, with the highest rating. In addition, the relationship between the experiences and the texts read gained relevance during the classroom practice. This change is supported by the degree of agreement that the teachers maintained in the two diagnostic processes regarding the incorporation of new methodologies to promote reading. Finally, for future studies in the same line of research, it is recommended to consider the entire population of high school students in order to obtain results from the population sample absent in this article.

Resumen Introducción: Las enfermedades cerebrovasculares son consideradas un problema de salud pública que afectan muchas capacidades en el individuo, entre ellas la comunicación; de esta manera el cuidador cumple un papel fundamental en su recuperación. Objetivo: Describir el rol comunicativo del cuidador en la atención a pacientes con secuelas de accidente cerebrovascular en la ciudad de Sincelejo, Colombia. Materiales y métodos: Paradigma positivista, enfoque cuantitativo y estudio descriptivo de corte transversal realizado con 40 cuidadores, seleccionados según muestreo por criterios y reclutamiento en cadena. Se utilizó una encuesta sociodemográfica, una sobre favorecimiento y bienestar comunicativo y Escala Likert, se realizó análisis de fiabilidad y consistencia interna del instrumento. Resultados: Predominaron cuidadores de sexo femenino, sobresale el cuidador informal, con estudios de secundaria y estrato socioeconómico bajo. Se encontró una actitud favorable en la competencia del ser y saber hacer, prima el buen trato, justicia y respeto. La competencia del saber evidenció actitud desfavorable, caracterizada por un conocimiento limitado frente a la patología, insuficientes destrezas, técnicas y habilidades para cumplir sus funciones y estrategias empleadas. Conclusiones: Es necesario cualificar al cuidador en la atención del paciente con accidente cerebrovascular, mediante programas de que dinamicen la competencia del ser, saber y saber hacer.

Abstract Introduction: Cerebrovascular diseases are a public health problem affecting the different capabilities of patients, including communication. Thus, caregivers play a fundamental role in their recovery. Objective: To describe the communicative role of caregivers in the support of patients with stroke sequelae in the city of Sincelejo, Colombia. Materials and methods: A positivist paradigm, quantitative approach, and descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out with 40 caregivers, who were selected according to criteria sampling and chain recruitment. A sociodemographic survey about favorability and communicative well-being as well as the Likert Scale were applied. A reliability and internal consistency analysis was conducted. Results: The majority of caregivers were women. Informal caregivers, with high school education, and belonging to low socioeconomic status were also predominant. A positive attitude regarding competences such as being and knowing what to do; appropriate treatment of patients, with justice and respect, were observed as common features. The knowledge competence was considered unfavorable, which was characterized by limited understanding regarding pathology, strategies used, and insufficient skills, techniques, and abilities to fulfill their functions. Conclusions: Caregivers of stroke patients should be qualified through programs that improve the being, knowing, and knowing how to do competencies.

Resumo Introdução: As doenças cerebrovasculares são consideradas um problema de saúde pública que afeta diversas capacidades do indivíduo, incluindo a comunicação; desta forma, o cuidador desempenha um papel fundamental na sua recuperação. Objetivo: Descrever o papel comunicativo do cuidador no cuidado de pacientes com sequelas de acidente vascular cerebral na cidade de Sincelejo, Colômbia. Materiais e métodos: Paradigma positivista, abordagem quantitativa e estudo transversal descritivo realizado com 40 cuidadores, selecionados segundo critérios de amostragem e recrutamento em cadeia. Foi utilizado um inquérito sociodemográfico, um de favorabilidade e bem-estar comunicativo e uma Escala Likert, foi realizada uma análise da fiabilidade e consistência interna do instrumento. Resultados: Predominaram cuidadores do sexo feminino, destacando-se os cuidadores informais, com escolaridade média e baixo nível socioeconômico. Encontrou-se na competição uma atitude favorável por ser e saber fazer, prevalecendo o bom tratamento, a justiça e o respeito. A competência conhecimento apresentou atitude desfavorável, caracterizada por conhecimento limitado sobre a patologia, habilidades, técnicas e habilidades insuficientes para cumprir suas funções e estratégias utilizadas. Conclusões: É necessário qualificar o cuidador no cuidado ao paciente com AVC, por meio de programas que potencializem a competência de ser, saber e saber fazer.

Abstract: The objective of this research study is to contrast self-regulated learning (SRL) dimensions in public subsystem engineering students. The methodology is transversal and non-experimental with a descriptive and inferential scope. A total of 420 students (36% urban, 64% rural) aged 17 to 25 years participated in the study. A three-dimensional scale (self-regulation-metacognition, cognitive strategies, and motivation-attitude towards learning), validated in Mexico is applied. Groups are compared according to age range and origin. The results show that the dimension of motivation and attitude towards learning is the most strengthened among students, independent of their age and origin. This reaffirms that the ecological validity of classroom environments influences student awareness of their permanence and commitment to complete their university education. There is also a need to improve stress management. It is concluded that cognitive strategies are the most significant dimension for strengthening SRL.

Resumen: El objetivo de esta investigación es contrastar las dimensiones de la autorregulación del aprendizaje (ARA) en estudiantes de ingeniería de subsistema público. El método es transversal y no experimental con un alcance descriptivo e inferencial. Participan 420 estudiantes (36% urbanos, 64% rurales) de 17 a 25 años. Se aplica una escala de tres dimensiones (autorregulación-metacognición, estrategias cognitivas, motivación-actitud hacia el aprendizaje) validada en México. Se comparan grupos según rango de edad y procedencia. Los resultados muestran que la dimensión de motivación y actitud hacia el aprendizaje es la más fortalecida de los estudiantes, independientemente de su edad y procedencia. Esto reafirma que la validez ecológica de los ambientes áulicos influye en la toma de conciencia del estudiantado sobre su permanencia y compromiso para finalizar su formación universitaria. Se identifica también que hay una necesidad de mejorar el manejo del estrés. Se concluye que las estrategias cognitivas son la dimensión más significativa para fortalecer la ARA.

BACKGROUND: Patient safety incidents (PSIs) cause harm to patients, including falls, accidental ingestion and physical assault. Despite their importance in healthcare, limited information exists on how South African speech-language therapists (SLTs) perceive them in the public and private sectors. This study applied the Donabedian model of patient safety and healthcare quality to SLTs' perspectives on PSIs. METHODS: Free attitude interviews with 10 South African SLTs explored the environment (where and who), processes (how and why) and outcomes (events and consequences) of PSIs. Interviews were transcribed and analysed thematically using a six-phase deductive and inductive approach within the Donabedian model. RESULTS: The Donabedian model's three components (structure, process, outcome) led to six sub-themes, highlighting its applicability to SLTs' perspectives on PSIs. It revealed how factors such as clinical environment, care delivery and patient outcomes influence SLTs' perceptions. CONCLUSION: Understanding SLTs' perspectives is essential for addressing environmental issues, developing training, institutional inductions and audits that prevent and manage PSIs, and improving service quality. CONTRIBUTION: This study emphasises engaging practitioners to understand factors affecting PSIs. It contributes to improving SLT training and practice in South Africa to enhance patient safety.

BACKGROUND: While the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy (CTOP) Act No. 92 was legalised in 1996 permitting termination of pregnancy (TOP) to be accessed at various public health facilities in South Africa, unsafe abortions continue to take place outside of legally designated facilities. The aim of this study was to explore the knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare professionals regarding TOP services at public primary healthcare (PHC) centres in the central business district (CBD) of the eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. METHODS: This quantitative, descriptive analysis used a questionnaire to obtain data from the healthcare professionals on four areas: demographic details, knowledge of (8 questions), attitudes to (10 questions) and practices (10 questions) regarding TOP services. RESULTS: Among the 91 participants (whose ages ranged from 32 to 48 years), 91.2% were female, 93.4% belonged to the Christian faith, 42.9% were professional nurses and 74.8% had more than 5 years' work experience. The mean of the overall knowledge, attitude and practice score was 51.7%, 67.4% and 62.8%, respectively, which indicated poor knowledge, moderate attitude and unacceptable practice. CONCLUSION: While some healthcare professionals' knowledge regarding TOP services was poor, their personal beliefs may have contributed to their attitudes and practices regarding whether to assist their patients to access such services, despite it being legal. CONTRIBUTION: This study provides insight into the health worker barriers that impede TOP service provision and access in the CBD of eThekwini.

In recent decades we have witnessed the progressive implementation of a culture of inclusion making it is essential to provide teachers with training in generic and specific competencies, being the reinforcement of attitudes and views regarding attention to diversity that will be fundamental to ensure the effective implementation of this educational model. Although the study of teachers' views regarding inclusive education has been the subject of much research, we did not find an extensive wide repertoire concerning the opinions of university students on educative attention to specific educational support needs centred in the field of competence in linguistic communication. Thus, with this study we aimed to analyse the opinions of trainee teachers on the development of this key competence in primary education and their training at university. For this, 2 university realities in different international contexts were compared through a mixed descriptive categorical analysis. The main conclusions are that, although there is a consensus about the importance of developing linguistic communication competence, there are considerable differences between the 2 contexts in terms of attention to diversity, teacher education and training, and the provision of resources for its promotion in the classroom.

Resumo: O objetivo foi identificar as competências necessárias para que os gestores de atenção primária à saúde desempenhem efetivamente suas funções. A revisão sistemática foi realizada de acordo com as recomendações PRISMA nas bases de dados PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science e CINAHL, considerando publicações dos últimos 10 anos até maio de 2023. Os critérios de inclusão foram: estudos quantitativos, qualitativos ou mistos que avaliaram as competências necessárias para gestores de atenção primária à saúde e publicados em inglês, espanhol ou português. A qualidade metodológica foi avaliada utilizando o Instrumento de Avaliação de Métodos Mistos. Foram identificados 171 estudos, sendo que seis foram analisados. Destacou-se a importância da liderança, do trabalho em equipe e da comunicação. Além da necessidade de formação disciplinar na área da saúde, foi ressaltado o conhecimento em administração e gestão de indicadores, assim como uma atitude autônoma e flexível diante dos desafios que surgem em seu trabalho. A avaliação da qualidade metodológica apresentou, de modo geral, um bom desempenho, exceto por alguns estudos que não fornecem informações suficientes para determinar a representatividade das amostras. Os gestores de atenção primária à saúde devem possuir competências específicas para desempenhar suas funções de forma eficaz, dada a relevância do nível primário nos sistemas de saúde de cada país. Este estudo oferece um quadro geral das competências necessárias para as responsabilidades gerenciais nesta área; no entanto, é necessário considerar as particularidades e os contextos locais de cada centro para desenvolver perfis gerenciais adaptados às suas necessidades específicas.

Abstract: This study aimed to identify the competencies required by primary health care managers for the effective performance of their functions. A systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA, in the databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL, up to May 2023, in the last 10 years. The inclusion criteria were quantitative, qualitative, or mixed studies that evaluated the competencies required for primary health care managers and published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Methodological quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. This article identified 171 studies, including six to the analysis. The importance of leadership, teamwork, and communication was highlighted. Furthermore, the need for disciplinary training in the health area, knowledge in administration, and use of management indicators, as well as an autonomous and flexible attitude to challenges were highlighted. The evaluation of methodological quality showed an overall good performance, except for some studies that do not report sufficient information to determine sample representativeness. Primary health care managers must possess specific competencies to effectively perform their roles, given the relevance of primary care in each country’s health system. This study provides a general framework of the required competencies for managerial responsibilities in this area. However, it is necessary to consider the particularities and local contexts of each center to develop managerial profiles adapted to their specific needs.

Resumen: El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar las competencias necesarias para que los gestores de atención primaria de salud puedan desempeñar eficazmente sus funciones. La revisión sistemática se realizó de acuerdo con las recomendaciones de PRISMA en las bases de datos PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science y CINAHL, considerando publicaciones de los últimos 10 años hasta mayo de 2023. Los criterios de inclusión fueron los siguientes: estudios cuantitativos, cualitativos o mixtos que evaluaron las competencias requeridas para los gestores de atención primaria de salud y que estaban publicados en inglés, español o portugués. La calidad metodológica se evaluó utilizando el Instrumento de Evaluación de Métodos Mixtos. Se encontraron 171 estudios; y seis se agregaron al análisis. Se destacaron la importancia del liderazgo, del trabajo en equipo y de la comunicación. Es necesaria una formación disciplinaria en el área de salud, además de conocimiento en la administración y gestión de indicadores, así como una actitud autónoma y flexible frente a los desafíos que se presentan en su trabajo. La evaluación de la calidad metodológica presentó, en general, un buen desempeño, a excepción de algunos estudios que no aportan información suficiente para determinar la representatividad de las muestras. Los gestores de atención primaria de salud deben contar con competencias específicas para desempeñar sus funciones de manera efectiva, dada la relevancia del nivel primario en los sistemas de salud de cada país. Este estudio proporciona una visión general de las competencias requeridas para las responsabilidades gerenciales en esta área; sin embargo, es necesario considerar las particularidades y contextos locales de cada centro para desarrollar perfiles gerenciales adaptados a sus necesidades específicas.

ORIENTATION: Telemedicine plays an important role in patient-centred healthcare, diagnosing and treating diseases and developing treatment plans. It includes both provider-to-provider and provider-to-patient communication, which can be synchronous (telephone and video) or asynchronous (messaging and electronic consultations. RESEARCH PURPOSE: The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic sparked interest and awareness of telemedicine; however, there is a need to explore the adoption of telemedicine in the context of South Africa. This study examined South African healthcare practitioners' adoption of telemedicine using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model. MOTIVATION FOR THE STUDY: The adoption of telemedicine by healthcare practitioners in South Africa has not been extensively researched. RESEARCH DESIGN, APPROACH AND METHOD: A positivistic approach using quantitative methods of analysis was adopted. The target population was registered healthcare practitioners practising in South Africa and 96 healthcare practitioners participated in the study. MAIN FINDINGS: The study established that the independent factors of Performance Expectancy, Facilitating Conditions, Social Media Technology and Attitude all have a significant positive relationship with the dependent factor, Behavioural Intention to adopt telemedicine. PRACTICAL AND/OR MANAGERIAL IMPLICATIONS: The need for healthcare practitioners to be trained in telemedicine technology is an essential prerequisite for its adoption. CONTRIBUTION AND/OR VALUE-ADD: Gender significantly influenced the dependent factor, behavioural intention to adopt telemedicine. Males rated the behavioural intention more positively than females. The theoretical contribution of the study is the extension of the UTAUT model for telemedicine adoption.

ORIENTATION: Green consumption is a popular topic of conversation and research. Green initiatives are characterised by considerations, attitudes and behaviours. RESEARCH PURPOSE: This article compares Korean and South African customers on five constructs plausibly associated with green customer citizenship attitudes or behaviours. MOTIVATION FOR THE STUDY: Korean consumers are favourably orientated to green consumerism and serve as valuable benchmark for South African consumers. RESEARCH DESIGN, APPROACH AND METHOD: Independent samples of 513 consumers in South Africa and 292 consumers in South Korea responded to an invitation-only, Internet-based questionnaire that focussed on attitudinal and behavioural issues of green purchasing and green consumption. MAIN FINDINGS: Statistically significant differences exist on all five scales. The secondary data favoured South Korea from a green perspective; however, for all five constructs subjected to empirical scrutiny, the results from South Africa produced a significantly higher mean than what was in evidence in the sample of South Korean residents. PRACTICAL/MANAGERIAL IMPLICATIONS: South African consumers tend to possess a stronger green disposition (attitude) while concurrently embracing and engaging in anti-consumption, advocacy, consumer coaching and customer helping (behaviours) - all in a green context - more so than do their South Korean peers. This implies that local consumers value green initiatives and that businesses could capitalise on the favourable green consumer trend. CONTRIBUTION/VALUE-ADD: The study compares South Africa's green attitudes and behaviour internationally. Also, a country benchmark will be established as a reference mark in future studies to determine if South Africa is progressing on green consumerism.

Resumen: El objetivo de esta investigación fue conocer las actitudes hacia las matemáticas en estudiantes de Ingeniería, Ciencias Económicas y Medicina, de una universidad privada en Colombia, y su relación con las variables género y área del conocimiento. Participaron en total 561 estudiantes, a quienes se les aplicó la escala de actitudes hacia las matemáticas de Auzmendi (1992), que permite conocer la actitud global y la actitud en cinco factores: ansiedad, agrado, utilidad, motivación y confianza. Se trató de un estudio cuantitativo, el procesamiento de la información se realizó con el paquete estadístico SPSS. Se presenta un análisis descriptivo de los resultados globales, la prueba t de student para analizar diferencias por género y un análisis de varianza con prueba HSD-Tukey para estudiar las diferencias por área del conocimiento. Los resultados muestran que las actitudes hacia las matemáticas son favorables en los estudiantes de Ingeniería y más bajas en los de Medicina, con diferencias significativas entre los tres programas en la actitud global y los factores de agrado y utilidad. Este estudio muestra que hay diferencias entre hombres y mujeres, los hombres tienen mejor promedio en todos los factores y las diferencias son significativas en la actitud global, ansiedad, agrado y utilidad

Resumo: O objetivo desta pesquisa foi conhecer as atitudes em relação à matemática de estudantes de engenharia, ciências econômicas e medicina, de uma universidade privada na Colômbia, e sua relação com as variáveis gênero e área do conhecimento. Participaram 561 estudantes, aos quais foi aplicada a escala de atitudes em relação à matemática de Auzmendi (1992), que permite conhecer a atitude global e a atitude em cinco fatores: ansiedade, prazer, utilidade, motivação e confiança. Foi um estudo quantitativo, e o processamento das informações foi realizado com o pacote estatístico SPSS. Apresenta-se uma análise descritiva dos resultados globais, o teste t de Student para analisar diferenças por gênero e uma análise de variância com o teste HSD-Tukey para estudar as diferenças por área do conhecimento. Os resultados mostram que as atitudes em relação à matemática são favoráveis nos estudantes de engenharia e inferiores nos estudantes de medicina, com diferenças significativas entre os três programas na atitude global e nos fatores de prazer e utilidade. Este estudo mostra que existem diferenças entre homens e mulheres, os homens apresentam uma média melhor em todos os fatores, e as diferenças são significativas na atitude global, ansiedade, prazer e utilidade

Abstract: This study aimed to explore the attitudes toward mathematics among students of engineering, economics, and medicine at a private university in Colombia, as well as the relationship between these attitudes and variables such as gender and field of study. A total of 561 students participated, completing Auzmendi’s (1992) Mathematics Attitude Scale, which measures overall attitude and five specific factors: anxiety, enjoyment, utility, motivation, and confidence. The study employed a quantitative approach, with data processed using SPSS. A descriptive analysis of the overall results was conducted, along with Student’s t-tests to analyze gender differences and an analysis of variance (ANOVA) with HSD-Tukey tests to assess differences across fields of study. Findings revealed that attitudes toward mathematics were most favorable among engineering students and lowest among medical students, with significant differences among the three programs in terms of overall attitude, enjoyment, and utility. Gender differences were also evident: male students scored higher on all factors, with significant differences in overall attitude, anxiety, enjoyment, and utility

Resumen: Actualmente, la discapacidad es un tema relevante en el área de educación. Profundizar en la visión de quienes son formadores de profesores y tienen la responsabilidad de propiciar la inclusión en la educación superior se torna importante. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar las percepciones y actitudes que poseen los docentes de la carrera de Pedagogía en Educación Diferencial hacia las personas con discapacidad en una universidad privada de Chile. Se aplicó una entrevista semiestructurada a 12 académicos y se realizó un análisis de contenido del discurso con apoyo del software cualitativo Nvivo 12. Los resultados principales indican que la percepción y actitud de los docentes hacia la discapacidad es positiva y coinciden en el respeto de los derechos fundamentales de los sujetos como un ciudadano típico, comprenden que su desempeño no está limitado por su discapacidad y asocian los apoyos a enfoques ecológicos funcionales. Por tanto, los formadores de profesores podrían estar generando un efecto positivo en los futuros docentes. Este estudio contribuye a la profundización de la visión del profesorado de educación superior desde una mirada inclusiva

Resumo: Atualmente, a deficiência é um tema relevante na área da educação. Aprofundar a visão daqueles que são formadores de professores e têm a responsabilidade de promover a inclusão na Educação Superior se torna importante. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar as percepções e atitudes dos docentes do curso de Pedagogia em Educação Diferencial em relação às pessoas com deficiência em uma universidade privada do Chile. Foi aplicada uma entrevista semiestruturada a 12 acadêmicos e realizada uma análise de conteúdo do discurso com o apoio do software qualitativo Nvivo 12. Os principais resultados indicam que a percepção e a atitude dos docentes em relação à deficiência são positivas, e eles concordam com o respeito aos direitos fundamentais dos sujeitos como cidadãos típicos, compreendem que seu desempenho não está limitado pela deficiência e associam os apoios a enfoques ecológicos funcionais. Portanto, os formadores de professores poderiam estar gerando um efeito positivo nos futuros docentes. Este estudo contribui para o aprofundamento da visão dos docentes da Educação Superior sob uma perspectiva inclusiva

Abstract: Disability is currently a significant topic within the field of education. Exploring the perspectives of those responsible for training future teachers and fostering inclusion in higher education is increasingly important. This study aimed to analyze the perceptions and attitudes of faculty members in the Special Education Teaching program at a private university in Chile toward individuals with disabilities. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 faculty members, and content analysis was carried out using the qualitative software NVivo 12. The main findings indicate that faculty members have a positive perception of and attitude toward disability. They agree on respecting the fundamental rights of individuals as typical citizens, recognize that a person's abilities are not inherently limited by their disability, and associate necessary support with functional ecological approaches. Consequently, teacher educators may be contributing positively to the mindset of future teachers. This study provides valuable insights into faculty perspectives in higher education from an inclusive lens

BACKGROUND: Family involvement is crucial in a child's treatment; however, many professional nurses still neglect to involve families in their child's care. Studies have indicated that the perceived lack of family involvement in hospitalised children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a problem in many countries. Few studies have been conducted in Africa with none relating to family involvement, highlighting the need for further research. AIM: To develop in-depth insights into the challenges regarding family involvement in hospital nursing care of children with ASD, in the South African context. SETTING: Paediatric wards at selected private hospitals and family homes in the eThekwini District of KwaZulu-Natal. METHODS: An interpretative phenomenological analysis method was used. A sample of 10 professional nurses and 10 family members was achieved by purposive sampling. Data were collected from participants using semi-structured in-depth interviews. RESULTS: The following challenges were identified by the participants: the lack of knowledge of nurses regarding ASD, nurses not listening to family, uncaring attitude of nurses, nurses' lack of time and shortage of nursing staff. CONCLUSION: Nurses play a pivotal role in overcoming the challenges to family involvement, in the hospital nursing care, of a child with ASD. Making nurses aware of the challenges will help improve family involvement in hospitals nursing for the child with ASD. CONTRIBUTION: This study added to the body of knowledge by identifying the challenges to the involvement of families in the hospital nursing care of a child with ASD.

BACKGROUND: One of the challenges facing the usage of telemedicine technology in South Africa, particularly in the North West province (NWP), is lack of user acceptance by health care professionals which prevents piloted project to produce the desired outcomes. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influential factors for the adoption of telemedicine by health care professionals from three selected hospitals (Bophelong, Taung and Klerksdorp) in the NWP. METHOD: The study adopted a case study approach and gathered data through questionnaires, which were distributed to the health care professionals of the three selected hospitals. In order to ensure that the instrument was accurate, a pilot study was carried out prior to the main investigation. Both the alpha and power values were set at 0.05 for the statistical analysis. The statistical tool used for the data analysis was SPSS v. 23.0. RESULTS: Attitude towards the use of telemedicine technology (ATUTT), perceived usefulness (PU) and acceptance of telemedicine technology (ATT) were considered to be the influential factors in the adoption of telemedicine technology. The association between perceived ease of use (PEOU) and perceived usefulness (PU) (0.150, p = 0.034), PEOU and Attitude towards the use of telemedicine technology (ATUTT) (0.211, p = 0.002), PEOU and Acceptance of telemedicine technology (ATT) (0.245, p = 0.000), PU and (ATT) (0.212, p = 0.002), ATUTT and (ATT) (0.189, p = 0.005). However, PEOU was found to have an insignificant relationship with (0.048, p = 0.093). Hypotheses 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are supported while H2 was not supported. CONCLUSION: The study aims to fill the knowledge vacuum identified, helping poor countries effectively implement telemedicine technology to modernise the health care sector. In addition, results from this study shed insight on the varied impacts of individual, technical, clinical and multidimensional social influence variables on health care providers' decisions to use telemedicine. CONTRIBUTION: This study contributes to the body of knowledge by investigating the success factors for telemedicine technology adoption in South African public hospitals. These results have important implications for the public health care system in South Africa, both for the direction of future research and for the methods used to promote the use of telemedicine.

BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B virus (HBV), a significant cause of liver disease globally, is recognised as a 2030 elimination target by the World Health Organization (WHO). Healthcare workers (HCWs) require appropriate HBV knowledge to identify, manage and prevent HBV AIM: We investigated the knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) pertaining to HBV among HCWs to establish insights into awareness and inform the delivery of training SETTING: The study was conducted among HCWs of 18 primary healthcare facilities in Bloemfontein, Free State province, South Africa METHODS: Data were collected via anonymous, self-applied, 28-question-questionnaires in English. Data were captured on a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and analysed by a biostatistician, using Statistical Analyses Software (SAS 9.4 RESULTS: The response rate was 88% (88/100), and median participant age was 44 years. Participants were mostly female (83%), professional nurses (65%) with more than 8 years of experience (60%). Median scores were 83% for epidemiology and transmission, 50% for clinical picture, 44% for laboratory diagnosis, 40% for management and 40% for prevention. No difference was noted based on number of years of experience CONCLUSION: Considerable gaps in KAP to HBV were noted among primary HCWs in Bloemfontein. Larger studies are needed to ascertain the KAP towards HBV among South African HCWs, to identify areas for enhanced training CONTRIBUTION: Hepatitis B virus, an important cause of liver disease in Africa, is poorly identified and managed. Our study highlights the need to strengthen HCW education to ensure individuals are appropriately diagnosed, managed and educated on preventative measures, to reduce the burden of disease

Resumo: O objetivo foi identificar as competências necessárias para que os gestores de atenção primária à saúde desempenhem efetivamente suas funções. A revisão sistemática foi realizada de acordo com as recomendações PRISMA nas bases de dados PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science e CINAHL, considerando publicações dos últimos 10 anos até maio de 2023. Os critérios de inclusão foram: estudos quantitativos, qualitativos ou mistos que avaliaram as competências necessárias para gestores de atenção primária à saúde e publicados em inglês, espanhol ou português. A qualidade metodológica foi avaliada utilizando o Instrumento de Avaliação de Métodos Mistos. Foram identificados 171 estudos, sendo que seis foram analisados. Destacou-se a importância da liderança, do trabalho em equipe e da comunicação. Além da necessidade de formação disciplinar na área da saúde, foi ressaltado o conhecimento em administração e gestão de indicadores, assim como uma atitude autônoma e flexível diante dos desafios que surgem em seu trabalho. A avaliação da qualidade metodológica apresentou, de modo geral, um bom desempenho, exceto por alguns estudos que não fornecem informações suficientes para determinar a representatividade das amostras. Os gestores de atenção primária à saúde devem possuir competências específicas para desempenhar suas funções de forma eficaz, dada a relevância do nível primário nos sistemas de saúde de cada país. Este estudo oferece um quadro geral das competências necessárias para as responsabilidades gerenciais nesta área; no entanto, é necessário considerar as particularidades e os contextos locais de cada centro para desenvolver perfis gerenciais adaptados às suas necessidades específicas.

Resumen: El objetivo de este estudio fue identificar las competencias necesarias para que los gestores de atención primaria de salud puedan desempeñar eficazmente sus funciones. La revisión sistemática se realizó de acuerdo con las recomendaciones de PRISMA en las bases de datos PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science y CINAHL, considerando publicaciones de los últimos 10 años hasta mayo de 2023. Los criterios de inclusión fueron los siguientes: estudios cuantitativos, cualitativos o mixtos que evaluaron las competencias requeridas para los gestores de atención primaria de salud y que estaban publicados en inglés, español o portugués. La calidad metodológica se evaluó utilizando el Instrumento de Evaluación de Métodos Mixtos. Se encontraron 171 estudios; y seis se agregaron al análisis. Se destacaron la importancia del liderazgo, del trabajo en equipo y de la comunicación. Es necesaria una formación disciplinaria en el área de salud, además de conocimiento en la administración y gestión de indicadores, así como una actitud autónoma y flexible frente a los desafíos que se presentan en su trabajo. La evaluación de la calidad metodológica presentó, en general, un buen desempeño, a excepción de algunos estudios que no aportan información suficiente para determinar la representatividad de las muestras. Los gestores de atención primaria de salud deben contar con competencias específicas para desempeñar sus funciones de manera efectiva, dada la relevancia del nivel primario en los sistemas de salud de cada país. Este estudio proporciona una visión general de las competencias requeridas para las responsabilidades gerenciales en esta área; sin embargo, es necesario considerar las particularidades y contextos locales de cada centro para desarrollar perfiles gerenciales adaptados a sus necesidades específicas.

Abstract: This study aimed to identify the competencies required by primary health care managers for the effective performance of their functions. A systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA, in the databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL, up to May 2023, in the last 10 years. The inclusion criteria were quantitative, qualitative, or mixed studies that evaluated the competencies required for primary health care managers and published in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Methodological quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. This article identified 171 studies, including six to the analysis. The importance of leadership, teamwork, and communication was highlighted. Furthermore, the need for disciplinary training in the health area, knowledge in administration, and use of management indicators, as well as an autonomous and flexible attitude to challenges were highlighted. The evaluation of methodological quality showed an overall good performance, except for some studies that do not report sufficient information to determine sample representativeness. Primary health care managers must possess specific competencies to effectively perform their roles, given the relevance of primary care in each country’s health system. This study provides a general framework of the required competencies for managerial responsibilities in this area. However, it is necessary to consider the particularities and local contexts of each center to develop managerial profiles adapted to their specific needs.