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Item Características sociodemográficas que inciden en la resiliencia de pacientes con cáncer(REDES)This work is based on investigating the effect of socio-demographic characteristics on resilience in cancer patients. Resilience refers to the capacity to recover from adversity and even learn and emerge stronger from them. General objective: to know the effect of socio-demographic characteristics that affect the resilience of cancer patients. Methods: This is a descriptive type of research, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional design, with a total sample of 61 adult patients diagnosed with cancer, randomly chosen from waiting rooms. Results: 61 patients were included with a frequency of 70% female and 30% male. By age group, 31% are less than 50 years old, 46% are within the ages of 50 and 70 years and 23% are older than 70 years of age. By income group, 41% have a monthly income ranging from 0 to 299.00 dollars a month, 23% between 300.00 and 699.00 dollars a month and 36% have a monthly income of 700.00 dollars or more. By religious belief group, 93% are Catholic, 4% are Evangelical and 1% are Jehovah’s Witnesses. 6% of them live alone and 93% live accompanied. It was observed that there are statistically significant differences between the average score of resilience and the variables: income, religion, whether or not the person lives alone or not, civil status and gender.Item Observación de la procrastinación en estudiantes de la Sede Central en la Universidad Especializada de las Américas (2020)(REDES)To establish the characteristics of the phenomenon of procrastination at the UDELAS Headquarters. A cross-sectional study was made of a sample per opportunity in the researcher's classrooms. The sample was 172 students. The level of postponement was measured in the jobs in general, which were relatively low, but significant. Time management, the opportunity to find a quiet place to study, the stress when presenting a work in class, and when working in a group, the stress of maintaining or obtaining a scholarship, was also observed, but the high degree of stress was important before the exams in a majority (47.1%) of students which allows taking measures by the teachers. Another finding was that a majority (47.1%) do not have the feeling of controlling time, which affects their schedules. In 90%, relatively low values are found, but they are so significant as to be considered in academic decisions. One of the most important limitations of the work was that the classrooms chosen by opportunity for the survey had an extremely high percentage of the female gender (93.6%), therefore it was not possible to make gender comparisons of procrastination. Another limitation of the work has been the problems of the COVID-19 pandemic that did not allow the necessary mobility to complete the phases of the investigation in the scheduled times. The practical application will be the development of an orientation plan for the equalization of students.Item Características lingüísticas de estudiantes indígenas becados de la Universidad Especializada de las Américas, Ciudad de Panamá(REDES)The present ethno linguistic research aimed to analyze the linguistic characteristics of native language-speaking students receiving scholarships at the Americas' Specialized University. For this, issues related to preserving the mother tongue and assessing cultural identity relevant to this study. The study is descriptive, quantitative-qualitative approach, not experimental, transversal. The sample of this study corresponded to the non-probabilistic for convenience. The sample size was 50 indigenous scholarship students from the four UDELAS Panama Faculties. The instruments applied were diagnostic tests, structured observations, interviews, and a sociolinguistic questionnaire: sensitization, inquiry, data processing, and final evaluation. The results of this study revealed the existence of a latent risk of loss of native languages in our indigenous students residing in Panama City. However, the findings indicated a large number of students interested in preserving and valuing their native language and cultural identity. In conclusion, with the creation of cultural integration programs in the classrooms, it will be possible to minimize linguistic barriers and promote native languages, thus strengthening the cultural identity among indigenous students in the university.Item Actitud hacia la conservación ambiental, que manifiestan los estudiantes de la Universidad Especializada de las Américas Sede Azuero(REDES)The attitude of environmental conservation is a widespread concern, especially among upper-level students. 228 students of both sexes were randomly chosen, all of legal age, to whom a survey with 37 items was applied to evaluate the attitude of university students towards environmental conservation. The Attitude towards Environmental Protection scale was used (Yarlequé Chocas, 2004). This inquiry is based on a non-experimental descriptive type and was developed in the context of environmental education. The data collected were tabulated and plotted using descriptive statistics, the Microsoft Excel (2010) program was used. The results showed that most of the students have an attitude of total agreement (61%) to protect the environment. Regarding the components: cognition (57%), behavior (63%) and emotion (68%), most of the students of the Universidad Especializada de Las Americas, Azuero campus, showed an attitude that was, totally, of agreement to protect the environment. The same results were found in terms of age, sex, and career. It is concluded that the response totally in agreement predominates, in the surveyed students of the Universidad Especializada de Las Americas, Azuero headquarters in terms of the attitude they manifest towards environmental protection in each of its elements (cognitive, behavioral and affective) as well as also according to age, sex and career.Item Posición en la que se sitúa el docente de escuela acerca de la violencia escolar(REDES)This study seeks to understand the teacher’s position regarding school violence, based on the theory of social representation. The research took place in Panama City and nearby provinces. The main objective was to find out how teachers interpret the situation and how he or she constructs a definition of reality, based on this interpretation, in order to determine what position to take regarding school violence. The instrument used was a deliberate questionnaire comprised of 12 items validated by two experts who allowed the analysis of the meaning that each teacher gives to the context. It also explores how each person’s belief system defines situation. The answers obtained shed light on the interpretation system and how these stir the teachers to action. The Chi square statistical techniques were used to analyze the results and concepts about social representation were used as the theoretical framework. The results obtained have allowed us to respond to the objective, they show that sex does not influence the decision of teachers, concluding that on average and regardless of their sex, they recognize that from their role as teachers they must actively intervene in situations of school violence.Item Validación de contenidos de una guía didáctica para docentes sobre educación alimentaria y nutricional en Panamá(REDES)Overweight in schoolchildren in Panama is a growing public health problem. Interventions of food and nutrition education (FNE) that involve teachers are key to promoting healthy diets from schools. The study aimed to validate the contents of a didactic guide for teachers on FNE by primary-level teachers. Mixed study with educational intervention of nine weeks of pre-test and post-test design, in 22 teachers belonging to four public primary schools that belong to the pilot plan of the Learning without hunger Program of the Republic of Panama. Two online forms were created, the first one to find out the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants and the knowledge, attitudes and practices on eating habits based on the Food-based Dietary Guidelines for Panama (FBDG) and healthy lifestyles. The second to validate the contents of the teaching guide through indicators such asclarity, relevance and writing in its first phase and in its second phase will beused for attraction, understanding, acceptance and involvement. 22 teachers evaluated (86% female). The knowledge about FBDG in pre-test was 27.3%, but it improved significantly (p=0.000) to 90.9% after 9 weeks of training. All the components to validate the contents exceeded 70% efficiency level. The most notable change was learning about nutrition and healthy eating through playful workshops. The guide was enhanced by integrating suggestions from teachers. In conclusion, the content validation of the educational teaching guide on nutrition and healthy eating constitutes a useful and necessary tool for carrying out FNE in primary schools in Panama.Item Impacto de los desechos generados por la población sobre la calidad del agua del Río La Villa (Panamá)(REDES)This research consisted of measuring the impact caused by the management of solid, organic, and inorganic waste caused by the population of the Municipality of La Villa de Los Santos, present on the banks of the La Villa River. The methodology was based on classifying organic and inorganic waste, through a checklist; in three points, the Los Olivos spa, with Lat coordinates: 7°55'22.3680” Long .: 80°26'36.0960”, in the vicinity of the bridge over the La Villa River, with Lat coordinates: 7°56 '23 .5680” Long: 80°25'19.4880” and the town of El Higuerón, with Lat coordinates: 7°56'58.0200” Long: 80°24'50.5800”, behind the San Juan de Dios polyclinic. Collected data was tabulated and plotted using descriptive statistics using the Microsoft Excel 2010© program. The investigated areas yielded the following results, aluminum cans (26%) and plastic bags (29%) are the inorganic waste with the highest quantity, and organic waste including dead plants (42%) and cardboard (29%). It is deduced that the populations of the studied areas negatively influence the water quality of La Villa River in the middle and lower basin, indicating that deforestation to a large extent caused loss of vegetation cover. To mitigate this situation, it is necessary to empower and instruct society, implementing environmental education activities at all educational levels to reduce the scarce environmental culture regarding the disposal of organic and inorganic waste disposal.Item Rol de los padres en la educación a distancia de estudiantes autistas en el IPHE de Antón(REDES)Reference is made to the role of parents in the distance education of autistic students in the Panamanian Institute of Special Habilitation (IPHE) of Antón 2020-2021, in the Specialized University of the Americas in Coclé. This study aimed to identify how parents are supporting their children's education, through a new teaching alternative, considering the characteristics of autistic children. In addition, the commitment faced by both the parent and the student was studied. The importance of the dynamic participation of parents employed in virtual classes is highlighted. The design implemented in this research considered the following variables: autism, distance teaching, role of the father of the family. The sample used for this research was five students with autism at Antón's IPHE. In order to know the main data of this research in this descriptive study, a survey was carried out aimed at parents, the results of which reflected the use of different didactic materials and playful strategies to help their children through current education. This demonstrated greater responsibility with their attendants; however, they pointed out that more professional support is required.Item Atendiendo la dificultad del aprendizaje desde la nueva modalidad de educacion virtual(REDES)The objective of this article is to provide some recommendations to parents so that they can improve the education of their children under the new virtual modality. The procedure that was used was the follow-up of the teacher's classes and the application of new strategies to capture the student's attention and learn what was taught, since according to MEDUCA statistics there is 15% of the indigenous population, a 27% in rural areas, that is, they are the most vulnerable and of them it was possible to detect a series of inconveniences both technological (communication problems) and physical (they presented eye discomfort, headaches and back stiffness), change of habits (organization of schedules, outlining of studies, and alteration of executive functions, among others). Among the findings found in some of the inconveniences presented during the classes under the virtual modality, we can mention:The lack of adaptation to the schedule assigned by the teacher and the media (television), parents and students had to learn and relearning the management of technological resources (computer, tablet, cell phones and various technological platforms among others) connectivity, internet costs, lack of socialization, recreation and interaction with other colleagues, they also encountered health problems ; the most frequent: headache, irritability in the eyes and stiff back. Broadly speaking, with regard to parents, disorganization of schedules was observed during the day, it was also found that there was no initiative to search for books with illustrations and short readings since this promotes the visual ability of the student and thus, allows him to interpret and knowing what you are going to read, it will also give you security to start reading and practice. As a result of all these problems, this study began. The type of study is documentary, which is a qualitative research design technique that is empowered to collect and select information from various bibliographic sources.Item Calidad del sueño en estudiantes de la carrera de medicina de quinto semestre de una universidad oficial de Panamá(REDES)The quality of sleep is the impression that everyone has on their development when sleeping, factors such as hours of sleep incur in this, experts refer an average of 7 to 8 hours a day for a good recovery of the body. An investigation was carried out on the quality of sleep in fifth semester medical students at an official university in Panama, with the purpose of determining its status. A descriptive, non-experimental cross-sectional research was conducted with a sample of 81 students. For the data collection process, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (ICSP) was used, which assesses the quality of sleep and its clinical alterations during the previous month, which is important to meet the objective set. In the results, it could be observed that all the students have poor quality of sleep, which could lead to the development of sleep disorders or other serious complications.