ABSTRACT Objectives. Determine the factors associated with the consumption of medicinal plants as a preventive measure against COVID-19 in the Peruvian population. Materials and methods. A population over 18 years of age, living in Peru and without a history of COVID-19 disease, was evaluated. The factors associated with the consumption of medicinal plants were evaluated using a Poisson regression model with robust variances. Results. Of the 3231 participants included, 84.6% were young adults (18-29 years old), 62.7% were women, and 59.7% consumed a medicinal plant to prevent COVID-19 infection. The factors associated with the consumption of medicinal plants to prevent COVID-19 infection were residing in the Peruvian highlands, having had a family member diagnosed with COVID-19, having had a family member die from COVID-19, considering their family to be at increased risk of infection, having used medications or chlorine dioxide to prevent COVID-19, having medical information as the main source of information about COVID-19, thinking that medicinal plants are effective in preventing COVID-19 disease, or not being informed about their effectiveness. Conclusion. Sixty percent of the participants reported having consumed a medicinal plant to prevent COVID-19. Authorities must apply communication strategies about the implications of consuming medicinal plants, prioritizing population groups with higher consumption patterns.

RESUMEN Objetivos . Determinar los factores asociados al consumo de plantas medicinales como prevención de la COVID-19 en la población peruana. Materiales y métodos. Se evaluó población mayor de 18 años, residentes en Perú y sin antecedentes de enfermedad por COVID-19. Los factores asociados al consumo de plantas medicinales se evaluaron mediante un modelo de regresión de Poisson con varianzas robustas. Resultados. De 3231 participantes incluidos, el 84,6% eran jóvenes (18-29 años), el 62,7% eran mujeres y el 59,7% consumía alguna planta medicinal para prevenir la COVID-19. Los factores asociados al consumo de plantas medicinales para prevenir el contagio de COVID-19 fueron residir en la sierra peruana, haber tenido un familiar diagnosticado con COVID-19, haber tenido un familiar fallecido por COVID-19, considerar que su familia se encuentra en mayor riesgo de infección, haber usado medicamentos o dióxido de cloro para prevenir la COVID-19, tener información médica como principal fuente de información sobre la COVID-19, pensar que las plantas medicinales son efectivas para prevenir la enfermedad COVID-19 o no estar informado sobre su eficacia. Conclusión . El 60% de los participantes reportó haber consumido alguna planta medicinal para prevenir la COVID-19. Es importante que las autoridades apliquen estrategias de comunicación sobre lo que implica el consumo de plantas medicinales, priorizando los grupos poblacionales que tienen mayores patrones de consumo.

ABSTRACT Objectives. Determine the factors associated with the consumption of medicinal plants as a preventive measure against COVID-19 in the Peruvian population. Materials and methods. A population over 18 years of age, living in Peru and without a history of COVID-19 disease, was evaluated. The factors associated with the consumption of medicinal plants were evaluated using a Poisson regression model with robust variances. Results. Of the 3231 participants included, 84.6% were young adults (18-29 years old), 62.7% were women, and 59.7% consumed a medicinal plant to prevent COVID-19 infection. The factors associated with the consumption of medicinal plants to prevent COVID-19 infection were residing in the Peruvian highlands, having had a family member diagnosed with COVID-19, having had a family member die from COVID-19, considering their family to be at increased risk of infection, having used medications or chlorine dioxide to prevent COVID-19, having medical information as the main source of information about COVID-19, thinking that medicinal plants are effective in preventing COVID-19 disease, or not being informed about their effectiveness. Conclusion. Sixty percent of the participants reported having consumed a medicinal plant to prevent COVID-19. Authorities must apply communication strategies about the implications of consuming medicinal plants, prioritizing population groups with higher consumption patterns.

RESUMEN Objetivos . Determinar los factores asociados al consumo de plantas medicinales como prevención de la COVID-19 en la población peruana. Materiales y métodos. Se evaluó población mayor de 18 años, residentes en Perú y sin antecedentes de enfermedad por COVID-19. Los factores asociados al consumo de plantas medicinales se evaluaron mediante un modelo de regresión de Poisson con varianzas robustas. Resultados. De 3231 participantes incluidos, el 84,6% eran jóvenes (18-29 años), el 62,7% eran mujeres y el 59,7% consumía alguna planta medicinal para prevenir la COVID-19. Los factores asociados al consumo de plantas medicinales para prevenir el contagio de COVID-19 fueron residir en la sierra peruana, haber tenido un familiar diagnosticado con COVID-19, haber tenido un familiar fallecido por COVID-19, considerar que su familia se encuentra en mayor riesgo de infección, haber usado medicamentos o dióxido de cloro para prevenir la COVID-19, tener información médica como principal fuente de información sobre la COVID-19, pensar que las plantas medicinales son efectivas para prevenir la enfermedad COVID-19 o no estar informado sobre su eficacia. Conclusión . El 60% de los participantes reportó haber consumido alguna planta medicinal para prevenir la COVID-19. Es importante que las autoridades apliquen estrategias de comunicación sobre lo que implica el consumo de plantas medicinales, priorizando los grupos poblacionales que tienen mayores patrones de consumo.

ABSTRACT Introduction : Uterine leiomyosarcoma is a rare and highly aggressive sarcoma, which can metastasize most frequently to the lung and liver. Its prognosis is poor, with early total abdominal hysterectomy being the first line treatment. Other alternatives are chemotherapy with regimens of doxorubicin, ifosfamide or gemcitabine, alone or in combination. Case report : We present a 40-year-old Peruvian woman who underwent hysterectomy for suspected leiomyoma; however, pathology revealed a final diagnosis of uterine leiomyosarcoma. She could not be notified due to loss to follow-up. Two years later, she again presented with metastases in the thigh, breast, liver, lungs and scalp. He was given Ifosfamide and Doxorubicin every 21 days for 3 courses, however, due to disease progression, palliative treatment was decided. Finally, he died two months after treatment. Conclusion : A case of uterine leiomyosarcoma with atypical metastasis is presented to promote early and differentiated diagnosis of leiomyoma, low grade leiomyosarcoma and high grade leiomyosarcoma to define the correct treatment.

RESUMEN Introducción : El leiomiosarcoma uterino es un sarcoma poco frecuente sumamente agresivo, que puede presentar metástasis más frecuentemente a pulmón e hígado. Su pronóstico es malo, siendo la histerectomía total temprana el tratamiento de primera línea Otras alternativas son la quimioterapia con regímenes de doxorrubicina, ifosfamida o gemcitabina, solos o en combinación. Reporte de caso : Presentamos a una mujer peruana de 40 años que fue sometida a histerectomía por sospecha de leiomioma; sin embargo, la patología reveló un diagnóstico final de leiomiosarcoma uterino. No se le pudo notificar debido a la pérdida de seguimiento. Dos años más tarde, volvió a presentar metástasis en muslo, mama, hígado, pulmones y cuero cabelludo. Se le administró Ifosfamida y Doxorubicina cada 21 días durante 3 cursos; sin embargo, debido a la progresión de la enfermedad, se decidió un tratamiento paliativo. Finalmente, falleció dos meses después del tratamiento. Conclusión : Se presenta un caso de leiomiosarcoma uterino con metástasis atípica para promover el diagnóstico precoz y diferenciado de leiomioma, leiomiosarcoma de bajo grado y leiomiosarcoma de alto grado para definir el tratamiento correcto.