Groundwater is considered an important source of water aid for human consumption. However, this water can be contaminated by impurities, such contamination spots that might reach the water tables. The aim of this study was to investigate the quality of shallow groundwater in Flores neighborhood, located in the municipality of Benevides, within Belém metropolitan region, State of Pará, Brazil. Recommendations described in Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater were followed at the time to determine physical-chemical parameters such as potential hydrogen (pH), electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), apparent color, turbidity, total hardness (TH), ions and trace elements. Multivariate statistical analysis has shown that most predictive water-quality parameters set for human consumption are associated with natural events involving weathering and leaching processes. Nevertheless, parameters of nitrate, phosphate, EC, TDS and pH are also influenced by anthropic conditions in the surroundings, mainly phosphate and nitrate ions. Therefore, it can be concluded that shallow groundwaters in Flores neighborhood are unsuitable for human consumption, making it necessary for municipal public authorities to take action to solve the problem of water shortage in the borough, thus preventing the population from use those shallow groundwaters, as their consumption can bring health problems. However impurities tables Benevides region Pará Brazil physicalchemical physical chemical pH, , (pH) EC (EC) TDS, (TDS) color turbidity TH, TH (TH) elements waterquality processes Nevertheless surroundings Therefore borough problems (pH (EC (TDS (TH

RESUMEN Los estudiantes universitarios muestran diversas actitudes hacia la investigación y la estadística, influenciadas por experiencias previas y expectativas académicas. En este contexto, el software estadístico Jamovi puede simplificar el análisis de datos, siendo el objetivo determinar la relación entre las actitudes hacia la investigación y el uso de Jamovi. El diseño del estudio fue no experimental, nivel correlacional y de corte transversal, participaron 120 estudiantes de la carrera de Psicología Clínica con una media de edad 22.8. El primer instrumento utilizado fue la Escala de Actitudes hacia la Investigación conformada por 28 ítems y el segundo cuestionario sobre la utilización del software Jamovi diseñado ad hoc. Los resultados indican una relación positiva leve entre las variables de estudio (rho=0.188*). Además, se puede evidenciar que existe una diferencia significativa entre los semestres y el uso del Jamovi (p=0.09), principalmente en los estudiantes de cuarto, séptimo y octavo semestre con las medias de puntuación más elevadas en comparación a los otros. Los estudiantes con actitudes positivas en investigación ven en Jamovi una herramienta valiosa que agiliza el proceso, permitiéndoles centrarse en la interpretación de resultados. La integración de Jamovi en la educación universitaria fortalece habilidades metodológicas y estadísticas esenciales para profesionales de la salud.

ABSTRACT University students show diverse attitudes towards research and statistics, influenced by previous experiences and academic expectations. In this context, the statistical software Jamovi can simplify data analysis. The objective was to determine the relationship between attitudes towards research and the use of Jamovi. The study design was non-experimental, correlational and cross-sectional. 120 students from the Clinical Psychology program participated, with a mean age of 22.8. The first instrument used was the Attitudes towards Research Scale made up of 28 items and the second questionnaire on the use of the Jamovi software designed ad hoc. The results indicate a slight positive relationship between the study variables (rho=0.188*). In addition, it can be evidenced that there is a significant difference between semesters and the use of Jamovi (p=0.09), mainly in the fourth, seventh and eighth semester students with the highest mean scores compared to the others. Students with positive research attitudes see Jamovi as a valuable tool that streamlines the process, allowing them to focus on the interpretation of results. Integrating Jamovi into undergraduate education strengthens essential methodological and statistical skills for health professionals.

Resumen El acercamiento econométrico que propone este artículo a indicadores sociodemográficos del Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos, como nacimientos, defunciones y egresos hospitalarios de la población venezolana en Ecuador entre 2015 y 2022, muestra un impacto notable en el saldo migratorio de esta comunidad. El crecimiento sostenido de migrantes venezolanos en el país subraya la importancia de diseñar políticas públicas que atiendan la evidencia de los datos obtenidos y apliquen un enfoque en derechos humanos. El estudio muestra que una de las necesidades más urgentes de esta población es el acceso a la salud pública.

Abstract This article's econometric approach to socio-demographic indicators from the National Institute of Statistics and Census, such as births, deaths and hospital discharges of the Venezuelan population in Ecuador between 2015 and 2022, shows a notable impact on the migratory balance of this community. The sustained growth of Venezuelan migrants in the country underlines the importance of designing public policies that address the evidence of the data obtained and apply a human rights approach. The study shows that one of the most urgent needs of this population is access to public health.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Leprosy (Hansen's disease) is a neglected infectious disease that affects skin and peripheral nerves, triggering neuropathies and complications such as deformities and disabilities. Objective: determine epidemiological and clinical characteristics of patients with Leprosy in the Dermatological Specialties Center of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare of Paraguay, from January 2021 to December 2022. Methodology: descriptive, observational, retrospective, cross-sectional study. Data management and analysis was carried out in an electronic spreadsheet (Excel from Microsoft Office 365 version 2405), then descriptive statistics were performed. Results: 123 cases of leprosy were diagnosed, 45 (36.58 %) were women and 78 (63.42 %) were men; the ages were between 17 and 86 years, the most affected range was 41 to 50 years. 112 cases (91.06 %) were multibacillary leprosy. The most frequent sign was infiltrated plaque, present in 88 cases (71.54 %). 58 patients (47.15 %) presented lepromatous reactions, 31 cases of type 1 (53.45 %). 34 cases (27.64 %) presented grade 1 disability and 10 cases (8.13 %) grade 2 disability. Conclusion: The profile of the patient with leprosy was male between 41 and 50 years, the majority being multibacillary cases. Early diagnosis and adequate treatment are essential to reduce the burden of the disease and disabilities.

RESUMEN Introducción: lepra (enfermedad de Hansen) es una patología infecciosa desatendida que afecta piel y nervios periféricos, desencadenando neuropatías y complicaciones como deformidades y discapacidades. Objetivos: determinar características epidemiológicas y clínicas de pacientes con lepra en el Centro de Especialidades Dermatológicas del Ministerio de Salud Pública y Bienestar Social de Paraguay, de enero 2021 a diciembre 2022. Metodología: estudio descriptivo, observacional, retrospectivo, de corte transversal. La gestión y análisis de datos se realizó en planilla electrónica (Excel del programa Microsoft Office 365 versión 2405), luego se realizó estadística descriptiva. Resultados: se diagnosticaron 123 casos de lepra, 45 (36,58 %) eran mujeres y 78 (63,42 %) varones; las edades estaban entre 17 y 86 años, el rango más afectado fue de 41 a 50 años. Eran lepra multibacilar 112 casos (91,06%). El signo más frecuente fue la placa infiltrada, presentada en 88 casos (71,54%). 58 pacientes (47,15%) presentaron reacciones lepromatosas, siendo, 31 casos de tipo 1 (53,45 %). 34 casos (27,64%) presentaron discapacidad grado 1 y 10 casos (8,13%) discapacidad grado 2. Conclusión: el perfil del paciente con lepra fue del sexo masculino entre 41 a 50 años, siendo la mayoría casos multibacilares. Es fundamentales el diagnóstico precoz y el tratamiento adecuado para reducir la carga de la enfermedad y las discapacidades.

Abstract Background The treatment for atopic dermatitis (AD) has been the focus of clinical research, and behavioral intervention is considered an indispensable treatment method. To our knowledge, no relevant meta-analysis has evaluated the effects of behavioral interventions on atopic dermatitis. Objectives To evaluate the effects of behavioral interventions on atopic dermatitis. Methods The authors searched PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane CENTRAL to retrieve relevant RCTs (up to Feb 2022). The search strategy involved a combination of related keywords. The Cochrane Q and I2 statistics were used to assess heterogeneity. Results Six RCTs involving seven reports with 246 patients were included. The results suggested that behavioral interventions could relieve eczema severity (correlation coefficient [r = −0.39]; p < 0.001) and scratching severity significantly (r = −0.19; p = 0.017), while not affect itching intensity (r = −0.02; p = 0.840). A sensitivity analysis confirmed the robustness of the results. Study limitations An important limitation of this study was the insufficient number of RCTs and the limited sample size. In addition, the study lacked a control group receiving a type of intervention other than the experimental protocol. Another limitation was the short duration of follow-up. Conclusions This study suggests that behavioral interventions could be effective in treating atopic dermatitis by reducing eczema and scratching severity. Additionally, habit-reversal behavioral therapy may be more effective for treating atopic dermatitis. AD (AD research method knowledge metaanalysis meta PubMed EMBASE up 2022. 2022 . 2022) keywords I heterogeneity 24 included correlation r −0.39 039 0 39 −0.39] 0.001 0001 001 −0.19 019 19 0.017, 0017 0.017 , 017 0.017) −0.02 002 02 0.840. 0840 0.840 840 0.840) size addition protocol followup. followup follow up. follow-up Additionally habitreversal habit reversal 202 2 −0.3 03 3 0.00 000 00 −0.1 01 1 0.01 −0.0 084 0.84 84 20 −0. 0.0 08 0.8 8 −0 0. −

RESUMEN Introducción : La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) efectuó recomendaciones en relación con la recopilación y notificación de datos agregados semanales de COVID-19. Objetivo : Investigar el grado de cumplimiento de las recomendaciones elaboradas por la OMS para la notificación de casos y muertes de COVID-19 en la Argentina durante el año 2020 a 2022, y comparar la notificación de muertes con el número de defunciones por COVID-19 consolidadas en el registro de estadísticas vitales del país. Materiales y métodos : Estudio cuantitativo descriptivo, basado en revisión documental y en fuentes de datos secundarias. Se utilizó los reportes diarios de información epidemiológica y la base de datos Dataset, COVID-19 casos registrados en la República Argentina. Adicionalmente, para estimar la omisión en los registros epidemiológicos de fallecimientos por COVID-19 en los años 2020 y 2021, se cotejaron los resultados de las bases de datos Dataset COVID-19 con la base de las Estadísticas vitales de mortalidad por causa de defunción, proporcionadas por la Dirección de Estadísticas e Información en Salud (DEIS). Se analizaron las variables recomendadas por la OMS para la notificación de casos y muertes por COVID-19. En cuanto a las consideraciones éticas relacionadas con el uso de la información utilizada en este trabajo, las bases de datos cumplen con lo estipulado por la Ley Nacional N° 17.622 de Resguardo del Secreto Estadístico, garantizando que la información mantiene el carácter confidencial y reservado del informante. Resultados: Del análisis de los reportes diarios, durante 2020 se observó que, de los 13 indicadores recomendados, 9 presentan datos algunos meses y los 4 restantes no se relevaron; en 2021 solo 7 indicadores presentaron datos algunos meses, y en 2022 solo 3 indicadores se continuaron informando. Respecto al análisis de la base de datos Dataset COVID-19, la mayoría fueron captadas. Respecto a la comparación de los valores de las defunciones registradas por el sistema de vigilancia epidemiológica y por la DEIS para los años 2020 y 2021, las muertes registradas fueron superiores en el registro de la DEIS (9,6% y 14,2%). Conclusiones : El Estado argentino cumplió con gran parte de las recomendaciones que establece la OMS para la notificación de los casos de COVID-19. Estudios posteriores deberían analizar otros componentes de la calidad de los datos, así como la oportunidad de los registros de defunciones, característica necesaria para la toma de decisiones en salud pública.

ABSTRACT Introduction : The World Health Organization (WHO) establishes recommendations regarding the collection and reporting of weekly aggregated data on COVID-19. Objective : To investigate the degree of compliance with the recommendations made by the WHO for the reporting of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Argentina during the years 2020 to 2022, and to compare death notifications with the number of COVID-19 deaths recorded in the country's vital statistics registry. Materials and methods : Descriptive quantitative study, based on a documentary review and secondary data sources. Daily reports of epidemiological information and the Dataset database containing registered COVID-19 cases in the Argentine Republic were used. Additionally, to estimate the omission in the epidemiological records of COVID-19 deaths in the years 2020 and 2021, the results of the Dataset COVID-19 databases were compared with the vital statistics death registry on cause of death, provided by the Directorate of Statistics and Health Information (DEIS, by its acronym in Spanish). The variables recommended by the WHO for the reporting of COVID-19 cases and deaths were analyzed. As for the ethical considerations related to the use of the information in this study, the databases comply with the provisions of National Law 17,622 on the Protection of Statistical Secrecy, ensuring that the information remains confidential and reserved for the informant. Results : From the analysis of daily reports, it was observed that in 2020, out of the 13 recommended indicators, 9 had data for some months, and the remaining 4 were not reported. In 2021 only 7 indicators had data for some months, and in 2022 only 3 indicators continued to be reported. Regarding the analysis of the Dataset COVID-19 database, most data were captured. In comparing the values of deaths recorded by the epidemiological surveillance system and by the DEIS for the years 2020 and 2021, the deaths recorded were higher in the DEIS registry (9.6% and 14.2%). Conclusions : The Argentine state largely complied with the recommendations established by the WHO for the reporting of COVID-19 cases. Subsequent studies should analyze other components of data quality, as well as the timeliness of death records, a necessary characteristic for public health decision-making.

BACKGROUND: There was a need to investigate the appropriateness of the standard manual wheelchairfor occupational performance in Thulamela Municipality Vhembe District, Limpopo. METHODS: An observational cross-sectional descriptive design using simple random sampling was used to select n=60 wheelchair users who were issued with standard manual wheelchairs between 2014 and 2018. The Wheelchair Outcome Measure was used to investigate the participants' level of satisfaction in engagement in ADL and IADL and the suitability of the wheelchair in terms of the user's comfort and satisfaction with positioning and prevention of skin breakdown. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. RESULTS: The wheelchair users viewed activity participation in the home as important and were generally satisfied with their standard manual wheelchairs while performing occupational activities at home and outside the home. A total of (n=46; 78%) of the participants felt comfortable in their wheelchair. CONCLUSIONS: Wheelchair prescription should take into consideration the occupational choices of the user. Further qualitative studies to explore the factors that determined the participants' choices for their activity participation goals should be undertaken. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE • Training of new occupational therapy staff in each facility in the Thulamela district to equip them with the skills to prescribe wheelchairs is necessary. • The level of importance that wheelchair participants attached to level of importance of activity participation inside and outside the home was high therefore there is a need to consider the client's occupational choices when prescribing wheelchairs. • The wheelchair needs to facilitate participation in a wide range of occupational choices ranging from self-care activities and watching TV in the home to visiting friends and family and attending events outside the home.

Resumen Los reportes del exceso de mortalidad durante la pandemia por COVID-19 en Argentina han sido parcia les y fragmentados hasta el momento. Este estudio se propuso cuantificar el exceso de muertes y explorar su distribución demográfica, temporal y geográfica durante el periodo 2020-2022. Utilizando datos de 1 192 963 registros de muertes de estadísticas vitales y proyecciones poblacionales, se estimó la mortalidad esperada mediante modelos de regresión. El exceso de muertes se calculó como la diferencia entre la mortalidad observada y la esperada. Se estimó un exceso de 160 676 muertes (IC 95% 146 861 a 174 491), representando una tasa de 116.9 muer tes (IC 95% 115.5 a 118.3) adicionales por cada 100 000 personas-año. Se verificó una significativa heterogenei dad entre las distintas provincias argentinas. Los resultados indican un impacto desigual de la pandemia, con mayores tasas de exceso de mortalidad en algunas regiones y grupos de edad más vulnerables. Estos patrones sugieren la necesidad de estrategias diferenciadas de respuesta sanitaria y apoyo a las poblaciones más vulnerables en escenarios de nuevas epidemias.

Abstract Reports of excess mortality during the COVID-19 pan demic in Argentina have been partial and fragmented so far. This study aimed to quantify excess deaths and explore their demographic, temporal, and geographic distribution during the period 2020-2022. Using data from 1 192 963 death records from vital statistics and population projections, expected mortality was estimated using regression models. Excess death was calculated as the difference between observed and expected mortality. An excess of 160 676 deaths (95% CI 146 861 to 174 491) was estimated, representing a rate of 116.9 (95% CI 115.5 to 118.3) additional deaths per 100 000 person-years. Significant heterogeneity was found among the different argentine provinces. The results indicate an uneven impact of the pan demic, with higher excess mortality rates in some re gions and more vulnerable age groups. These patterns suggest the need for differentiated strategies of health care response and support to the most vulnerable popu lations in scenarios of new epidemics.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Obesity, age, sedentary lifestyle, and family history of diabetes mellitus are risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Objective: determine the probable risk of developing T2DM in the next 10 years in working women at a reference hospital in Asunción, Paraguay. Methodology: This cross-sectional observational descriptive study was conducted with physicians, nurses, and administrative staff. Data were collected over three months using the FINDRISK test to assess diabetes risk, which consists of eight questions about age, body mass index, waist circumference, physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption, history of blood pressure, high blood pressure and high glucose, and diabetes diagnosed in family members. Descriptive statistics in the form of frequencies and percentages, as well as analytical statistics using the Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests, were used to analyze the data. Results: A total of 112 women participated in the study, with more than 40% in the age range of 31-40 years. The waist circumference of 80-88 cm was the most common (38.4%). It was found that 33% of participants were overweight. Almost 60% of the participants did not perform daily physical activities. More than 38% of the first-degree relatives had a history of diabetes. Of the surveyed participants, 67.9%had some risk of developing T2DM in the next 10 years and 22 had a high or very high risk according to the FINDRISK test. Participants aged 35 years had a significantly higher risk (p=0.008). Conclusion: A high prevalence of overweight and obesity was observed, with 67.9% of the respondents showing some degree of risk for developing T2DM in the next 10 years, of which nearly 20% were categorized as high or very high risk.

RESUMEN Introducción: la obesidad, la edad, el estilo de vida sedentario y los antecedentes familiares de diabetes mellitus se han descrito como factores de riesgo para la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2). Objetivo: determinar el riesgo probable de desarrollar DM2 en los próximos 10 años en mujeres trabajadoras de un hospital de referencia en Asunción, Paraguay. Metodología: este estudio descriptivo observacional de corte transversal se llevó a cabo entre médicos, enfermeras y personal administrativo. Se recopilaron datos durante tres meses utilizando la prueba FINDRISK para evaluar el riesgo de diabetes, la cual consta de ocho preguntas sobre la edad, el índice de masa corporal, el perímetro de la cintura, la actividad física, el consumo de frutas y verduras, antecedentes de presión arterial alta y glucosa elevada, y diabetes diagnosticada en familiares. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizaron estadísticas descriptivas en forma de frecuencias y porcentajes, así como estadísticas analíticas con la prueba de Mann Whitney y Kruskal Wallis. Resultados: un total de 112 mujeres participaron en el estudio, con más del 40% en el rango de edad de 31 a 40 años. El perímetro de cintura de 80-88 cm. fue el más común, con 38,4%. Se encontró que el 33% de las participantes tenían sobrepeso. Casi el 60% no realizaba actividad física diaria. Más del 38% tenían antecedentes de diabetes en familiares de primer grado. El 67,9% de las encuestadas tenían algún riesgo de desarrollar DM2 en los próximos 10 años, y 22 de ellas presentaron un riesgo alto o muy alto según la prueba FINDRISK. Las participantes de 35 años o más tenían un riesgo significativamente mayor (Chi; p=0,008). Conclusión: se detectó una alta prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad, siendo el 67,9% de las encuestadas quienes mostraron algún grado de riesgo de desarrollar DM2 en los próximos 10 años, de los cuales casi el 20% presentaban un riesgo categorizado como alto o muy alto.

RESUMEN Introducción: La tuberculosis es una enfermedad de interés en salud laboral y existe una mayor probabilidad de infección y enfermedad en los trabajadores de la salud que en la población general. Esto sucede como consecuencia de la exposición a factores de riesgo ocupacionales y al déficit de implementación de las medidas de control de tuberculosis. Objetivo: Determinar la relación de los factores sociodemográficos, ocupacionales, conocimientos y prácticas sobre la tuberculosis con el uso adecuado del respirador N95 en los trabajadores de la salud de un hospital de la ciudad de Bogotá, Colombia. Métodos: Estudio de tipo cuantitativo y diseño transversal. Se realizó un muestreo aleatorio simple estratificado por ocupación y área de trabajo. Se utilizaron estadísticos descriptivos y pruebas no-paramétricas que se evaluaron a un nivel significancia del 5 % (P< 0,05). Resultados: Participaron 250 trabajadores de la salud. Los niveles educativos de universitario y posgradual (P< 0,001), las ocupaciones de enfermero, médico especialista, médico general y bacteriólogo (P< 0,001), las áreas de trabajo de hospitalización, cuidado intensivo adultos y urgencias (P= 0,034), se asociaron con el uso adecuado del respirador N95. Los conocimientos correctos sobre la tuberculosis (P< 0,001), se relacionaron con el uso adecuado del respirador N95. Conclusiones: Mediante acciones educativas se recomienda fortalecer los conocimientos y prácticas de los trabajadores de la salud sobre la tuberculosis y el uso adecuado del respirador N95, en especial hacia las ocupaciones de auxiliar de enfermería y otros auxiliares y tecnólogos de la salud, dado que estadísticamente mostraron un menor uso adecuado del respirador N95.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Tuberculosis is a disease of interest in occupational health and there is a greater probability of infection and disease in health workers than in the general population. This happens as a consequence of exposure to occupational risk factors and the lack of implementation of tuberculosis control measures. Objective: Determine the relationship of sociodemographic, occupational factors, knowledge and practices about tuberculosis with the appropriate use of the N95 respirator in health workers in a hospital in the city of Bogotá, Colombia. Methods: Quantitative study and cross-sectional design. A simple random sampling stratified by occupation and work area was carried out. Descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests were used and were evaluated at a significance level of 5% (P < 0.05). Results: 250 health workers participated. The educational levels of university and postgraduate (P < 0.001), the occupations of nurse, specialist doctor, general practitioner and bacteriologist (P < 0.001), the work areas of hospitalization, adult intensive care and emergencies (P = 0.034), were associated with the proper use of the N95 respirator. Correct knowledge about tuberculosis (P < 0.001) was related to the proper use of the N95 respirator. Conclusions: Through educational actions, it´s recommended to strengthen the knowledge and practices of health workers about tuberculosis and the proper use of the N95 respirator, especially towards the occupations of nursing assistant and other health assistants and technologists, given that statistically showed less adequate use of the N95 respirator.

RESUMEN Introducción: El trabajo en la industria de la construcción se considera precario, deficiente en medidas preventivas y con altas tasas de accidentes y enfermedades laborales; de tal modo que esta actividad es calificada por instituciones e investigadores como un trabajo peligroso. Objetivos: Estudiar el proceso laboral del montaje de estructuras metálicas por medio de una metodología cualitativa, para conocer los riesgos y exigencias existentes en las tareas y estructurar las medidas preventivas conducentes. Métodos: Para realizar esta investigación se utilizaron la Cédula de Información General de la Empresa y llos Diagramas Complejos de Salud en el Trabajo, que forman parte de la metodología llamada Modelo PROVERIFICA para la Verificación, Diagnóstico y Vigilancia de la Salud Laboral en las Empresas. Resultados: Se detectó una amplia gama de riesgos y exigencias en el montaje de estructuras metálicas: polvos de la construcción; radiaciones y humos de la soldadura eléctrica; posiciones incómodas y esfuerzo físico intenso; jornadas de trabajo intensivas y extensivas; y, sobre todo, la posibilidad de sufrir accidentes de trabajo en las maniobras de montaje y al trabajo en alturas. Conclusión: Los trabajadores son la parte fundamental de las empresas, por lo cual se deben efectuar las acciones necesarias para mantener un medio ambiente de trabajo exento de riesgos y exigencias que puedan dañar su salud. Así, es prioritario contar con estadísticas confiables, planes y programas de capacitación de carácter preventivo y estudios periódicos de salud laboral en las empresas, entre otras medidas.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The construction industry is considered dangerous, deficient in preventive measures, and one that has high rates of accidents and occupational illnesses, such that jobs in this industry are classified by institutions and researchers as «dangerous jobs». Objectives: To study, by means of a qualitative methodology, the workplace process of assembling metallic structures, to learn what the existing risks and demands of the tasks in this job are, in order to structure appropriate preventive measures. Methods: To carry out this study, the General Company Information Certificate and Complex Occupational Health Diagrams were used, which are part of the methodology called the PROVERIFICA Model for the Verification, Diagnosis and Surveillance of Occupational Health in Businesses. Results: A wide range of risks and requirements were detected in the assembly of metal structures: construction dust, radiation and fumes from electric welding, uncomfortable positions and intense physical exertion, intensive and long workdays, and above all, the potential for workplace accidents during assembly maneuvers, due to working at height. Conclusion: Workers are the fundamental component of businesses, which is why the necessary actions must be taken to maintain a work environment free of risks and demands that could harm their health. Thus, it is a priority to collect reliable statistics, implement preventive training plans and programs, and conduct periodic occupational health studies in businesses, among other measures.

ABSTRACT Introduction/framework/objectives Most professionals working in Occupational Health and Safety have some notions regarding the distribution of Occupational Accidents versus gender, however, not all have had the opportunity to consult reasonably up-to-date data on this subject. The aim of this review was to clearly summarize not only some articles that addressed this subject, but also to have access to national and European statistical data. Methodology This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in May 2023 in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. The websites of Pordata and the National Institute of Statistics were also consulted. Content There are anatomical and physiological differences between genders, namely body size and shape, musculature and metabolism, which can modulate certain occupational issues, such as choosing and staying in certain jobs. Incidentally, in the same section of work, sometimes both genders take on different tasks and/or perform them in different ways. 98.8% of accidents in absolute numbers occur in males, as this is obviously much more prevalent in the industrial and construction sectors, areas where there is a higher accident rate. Discussion and Conclusions Accidents at work are more frequent and serious among men, not only due to the type of tasks that exist in positions predominantly assumed by this gender, but also due to the personality and influence of society and culture, which generally encourages more in this context to need to defy danger and/or be more acceptable not following the rules. Adherence to the proposed Safety measures varies with the Perception of Risk and the influence of the work team, management and society. As more of this global interference is taken into account, the greater the ability of the Occupational Health and Safety team to mitigate the incidence and severity of Occupational Accidents and thus obtain a safer workplace, and these measures must be different between the male and female sexes.

RESUMO Introdução/enquadramento/objetivos A generalidade dos profissionais a exercer na Saúde e Segurança Ocupacionais tem algumas noções relativas à distribuição dos Acidentes Laborais versus sexo, contudo, nem todos terão tido oportunidade de consultar dados razoavelmente atualizados sobre esse assunto. Pretendeu-se com esta revisão resumir de forma clara, não só alguns artigos que abordassem este assunto, como também ter acesso a dados estatísticos nacionais e europeus nesta área. Metodologia Trata-se de uma Revisão Bibliográfica, iniciada através de uma pesquisa realizada em maio de 2023 nas bases de dados “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina e RCAAP”. Foram também consultados os sites da Pordata e do Instituto Nacional de Estatística. Conteúdo Existem diferenças anátomo-fisiológicas entre os géneros, nomeadamente tamanho e formato corporal, musculatura e metabolização, que podem modular determinadas questões ocupacionais, como a escolha e permanência em alguns postos laborais. Aliás, na mesma secção de trabalho, por vezes os dois géneros assumem tarefas diferentes e/ou executam-nas de formas diversas. Em números absolutos, 98,8% dos acidentes ocorrem no sexo masculino, por este ser obviamente muito mais prevalente nos setores industrial e da construção, áreas essas onde existe uma maior sinistralidade. Discussão e Conclusões Os acidentes de trabalho são mais frequentes e graves no sexo masculino, não só devido ao tipo de tarefas que existem nos postos assumidos predominantemente por este género, mas também devido à personalidade e influência da sociedade e cultura que, geralmente, incentiva mais neste contexto a necessidade de desafiar o perigo e/ou ser mais aceitável não cumprir as regras. A adesão às medidas de Segurança propostas varia com a Perceção de Risco e a influência da equipa de trabalho, chefia e sociedade. Quanto mais esta globalidade de interferências for levada em conta, maior a capacidade da equipa de Saúde e Segurança Ocupacionais para atenuar a incidência e gravidade dos Acidentes Laborais e assim se obter um local de trabalho mais seguro, sendo que essas medidas deverão ser distintas entre os sexos masculino e feminino.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Although most individuals recover after acute infection by SARS-CoV-2, others may suffer from persistent symptoms with potential medium and long-term consequences on the performance of activities and participation, with possible implications for their fitness for work. Objective: To analyze the persistence of symptoms twelve months after SARS-CoV-2 infection, and the perception of the performance level in activities and participation in life situations, of workers in a company of the industrial sector in the Aveiro Region. Methodology: An observational study, developed in an Occupational Health Service of an industrial company in the region of Aveiro, including workers with positive SARS-COV-2 RT-PCR/TRAg test, between October/2020-January/2022. After signaling the infection, the Occupational Health Team applied a questionnaire collecting sociodemographic variables, a list of common symptoms during the acute phase of infection by SARS-COV-2, and the perceived functionality assessed by the Portuguese version of WHODAS 2.0-PT12 (where '12 points' means the most functionality). At twelve months, they filled out another list of persistent symptoms after SARS-CoV-2 infection and again WHODAS 2.0-PT12. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and univariate and multivariate linear regression. The analysis was conducted with the software JASP 0.16.3. Results: Eighty-five workers were infected with SARS-CoV-2, with a mean age of 36.1± 9.8years, 77.7% were male, 36.7% had higher education and 17.7% reported at least one chronic condition. At twelve months, thirty workers (35.3%) reported persistent symptoms, with fatigue (27.7%) and arthralgia (14.4%) being the most mentioned. The mean WHODAS 2.0 in the two evaluation moments was 19.2±8.0 vs 15.7±5.0. Significant associations between WHODAS 2.0 items and persistent symptoms of fatigue, headache, cough, myalgia, arthralgia, and previous chronic disease were found. Conclusions: Persistent symptoms twelve months after acute SARS-CoV-2 infection have repercussions on workers' self-perception of performance in some activities and participation in life situations. The occupational health team can implement continuous surveillance of the infected worker's health, assess the presence of persistent symptoms of this infection, and implement an individualized rehabilitation program, which minimizes the impact of the persistence of symptoms on their work performance, and in activities and participation in life situations.

RESUMO Introdução: Embora a maioria dos indivíduos recupere após a infeção aguda por SARS-CoV-2, outros podem apresentar sintomas persistentes com potenciais consequências a médio e longo prazo no desempenho de atividades e participação, com eventuais implicações na sua aptidão para o trabalho. Objetivo: Analisar a persistência de sintomas aos doze meses após infeção por SARS-CoV-2 e perceção do nível de desempenho em atividades e participação em situações de vida de trabalhadores do setor industrial numa empresa da Região de Aveiro. Metodologia: Estudo observacional, desenvolvido num Serviço de Saúde Ocupacional de uma empresa industrial da região de Aveiro, incluindo trabalhadores com teste SARS-COV-2 RT-PCR/TRAg positivo, entre outubro/2020-janeiro/2022. Após sinalização da infeção, a Equipa de Saúde Ocupacional aplicou um questionário recolhendo as variáveis sociodemográficas, uma lista de sintomas comuns durante a fase aguda da infeção por SARS-COV-2 e a funcionalidade percebida avaliada pela versão portuguesa da WHODAS 2.0-PT12 (onde '12 pontos' significa a maior funcionalidade). Aos doze meses, preencheram outra lista de sintomas persistentes após a infeção por SARS-CoV-2 e novamente a WHODAS 2.0-PT12. A análise dos dados incluiu estatística descritiva e regressão logística univariada e multivariada. A condução da análise foi realizada com o software JASP 0,16.3. Resultados: Oitenta e cinco trabalhadores encontravam-se infetados com SARS-CoV-2, com idade média de 36,1±9,8anos, 77,7% eram do sexo masculino, 36,7% possuíam escolaridade superior e 17,7% relataram pelo menos uma condição crónica. Aos doze meses, trinta trabalhadores (35,3%) relataram sintomas persistentes, sendo a fadiga (27,7%) e artralgia (14,4%) os mais mencionados. A média da WHODAS 2.0 nos dois momentos de avaliação foi 19,2±8,0 vs 15,7±5,0. Foram encontradas associações significativas entre os itens da WHODAS 2.0 e os sintomas persistentes fadiga, cefaleia, tosse, mialgia, artralgia e doença crónica prévia. Conclusões: Os sintomas persistentes doze meses após a infeção aguda por SARS-CoV-2 têm repercussão na autoperceção do desempenho em algumas atividades e participação em situações de vida dos trabalhadores. A equipa de saúde ocupacional deve realizar a vigilância contínua da saúde do trabalhador infetado, avaliando a presença de sintomas persistentes desta infeção e poderá implementar um programa de intervenção individualizado, que minimize o impacto da persistência dos sintomas no seu desempenho laboral, assim como, em atividades e participação em situações de vida.

Abstract The study focuses on mental health in the workplace, specifically in mining, and is based on the compilation of data and statistics from various previous studies. From the 2008 Constitution to the World Health Organization's regulations, the development of mining in the country and its impact on the mental health of workers is examined. The role of the state and mining concessions in addressing mental illnesses in the work environment is emphasized, and both the successes and weaknesses of implemented initiatives are evaluated. The result reveals that attention to mental health in mining is insufficient, largely due to the lack of visibility of this issue. Large-scale mining, with much greater capital than small and medium-sized mining, and illegal mining contribute to the negative perception of mining in Ecuadorian society. Therefore, it is crucial that both the state and mining concessions pay serious attention to the mental health of their workers.

Resumen El estudio se enfoca en la salud mental en el trabajo, específicamente en la minería, y se basa en la recopilación de datos y estadísticas de diversos estudios previos. Desde la Constitución de 2008 hasta las normativas de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, se examina el desarrollo de la minería en el país y su impacto en la salud mental de los trabajadores. Se destaca el papel del estado y las concesiones mineras en el abordaje de las enfermedades mentales en el entorno de trabajo, y se evalúan tanto los logros como las debilidades de las iniciativas implementadas. El resultado revela que la atención a la salud mental en la minería es insuficiente, en gran parte debido a la falta de visibilidad de este problema. La minería a gran escala, con un capital mucho mayor que la minería pequeña y mediana, y la minería ilegal contribuyen a la percepción negativa de la minería en la sociedad ecuatoriana. Por lo tanto, es crucial que tanto el estado como las concesiones mineras presten atención seria a la salud mental de sus trabajadores.

ABSTRACT Foundation: teaching strategies to promote autonomous learning are cognitive and affective strategies that facilitate: learning to learn, learning to do and learning cooperatively, to establish relationships with peers and achieve health well-being. Objective: determine the level of implementation of teaching strategies to achieve autonomous learning and its impact on the health of students at a private university in Lambayeque. Methods: a research was carried out with a quantitative approach, descriptive, cross-sectional and quasi-experimental design (before-after study). The sample was obtained through non-probabilistic convenience sampling with 390 students according to the inclusion criterion. Two variables were evaluated in their corresponding dimensions. For the statistical analysis, the IBM SPSS Statistics V.25 program was used. Results: for the variable, Teaching strategies, both in the pre-test and in the post-test, the majority rated it as: it always has an impact on mental health. Regarding the variable, Autonomous Learning, there was an increase in the rating for the option always, of 2.4 %, while in: sometimes, there was a decrease of 1.7 % and in: never, of 1.8 %, which showed the impact on the health of the students. Conclusions: teaching strategies were used to promote autonomous learning that allowed students to: select, organize, process and elaborate information; likewise, to develop motivation and self-regulation for awareness and control of their learning and improve mental health, by reducing stress levels.

RESUMEN Fundamento: las estrategias didácticas para fomentar el aprendizaje autónomo son las estrategias cognitivas y afectivas que facilitan: aprender a aprender, aprender a hacer y aprender de forma cooperativa, para establecer la relación con sus pares y lograr el bienestar de la salud. Objetivo: determinar el nivel de implementación de las estrategias didácticas para lograr el aprendizaje autónomo y su repercusión en la salud de estudiantes de una universidad privada de Lambayeque. Métodos: se realizó una investigación con un enfoque cuantitativo, de tipo descriptiva, transversal y diseño cuasi experimental (estudio de antes-después). La muestra se obtuvo mediante muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia con 390 estudiantes según el criterio de inclusión. Se evaluaron dos variables en sus dimensiones correspondientes. Para el análisis estadístico se empleó el programa IBM SPSS Statistics V.25. Resultados: para la variable, Estrategias didácticas, tanto en el pre-test como en el post-test, la mayoría la calificó como: siempre repercute en la salud mental. Con respecto a la variable, Aprendizaje autónomo, hubo un incremento en la calificación para la opción siempre, de 2,4 %, mientras que en: a veces, hubo una disminución del 1,7 % y en: nunca, el 1,8 %, mostraron la repercusión en la salud de los estudiantes. Conclusiones: se utilizaron estrategias didácticas para fomentar el aprendizaje autónomo que permitieron a los estudiantes: seleccionar, organizar, procesar y elaborar la información; de igual forma, para desarrollar la motivación y autorregulación para la toma de conciencia y control de su aprendizaje y mejorar la salud mental, al disminuir los niveles de estrés.