- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Public Health and Social Inequalities
- Public Health and Environmental Issues
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Legal processes and jurisprudence
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Indigenous Health and Education
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Migration, Education, Indigenous Social Dynamics
- Family and Matrimonial Law
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Comparative constitutional jurisprudence studies
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
Ministry of Health
2022
Ministerio de Salud
2016-2017
Ministerio de Salud
2016-2017
Instituto Nacional de Salud
2014-2015
Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde
2015
National University of San Marcos
2015
Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari
1991-2010
In 2013, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) proposed, in terms of public health, to end HIV epidemic by 2030 achieving so-called 90-90-90 targets 2020. This goal will only be possible if coverage care continuum indicators is increased. With methodology proposed PAHO/WHO, this paper estimates Peru for 2014, consisting diagnostic coverage, antiretroviral treatment (ART), and viral suppression people living with (PLHIV). Of 72,000 PLHIV estimated 64% were diagnosed, 56% 55%...
Screening and treatment for substance use among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) is highly recommended. Nevertheless, in Peru healthcare PLWHA does not include a standardized or systematic assessment to identify use. The aim of this study was assess the feasibility implementing screening, brief intervention referral (SBIRT) settings attending PLWHA.After providing training SBIRT PLWHA's personnel (including nurses physicians) focus groups were conducted explore knowledge, beliefs...
To identify the barriers that limit compliance with prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) HIV measures in two indigenous communities Amazon region Peru.Qualitative study a phenomenological approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted pregnant women and mothers children younger than 1 year awajún wampis diagnosed period 2014-2015.The sample included 15 29 eligible 87% Awajún. Limitations possible negative effects observed cases which sanitary for PMTCT imposed. Considering...
Cutaneous larva migrans after a trip to the Caribean is parasitic disease caused by Ancylostoma braziliense and caninum larvae, which transmitted contact with sand infested these parasites.Dogs cats are definitive hosts.This endemic in Caribbean, Africa, Australia, Asia.We present case of 27-year-old woman, who developed skin lesions compatible cutaneous on her right foot returning from beach vacations Mexican Caribbean.After clinical diagnosis, oral ivermectin was administered, good response.
Vaccination is one of the most important public health interventions in reduction childhood morbidity and mortality. Thimerosal an organic mercury compound used as preservante multi-dose vials. Often Peru, there are waves controversy about safety this type vaccines, mainly arguing that association between them autism. As a result these controversies, have been some voices asking for laws banning thimerosal-containing which would large impact costs logistic aspects vaccination programs. The...
El estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar la resistencia transmitida (RT) del virus de inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) en pacientes procedentes nueve departamentos Perú. Para ello, se realizó un descriptivo 132 adultos que aceptaron participar mediante consentimiento informado. Se colectaron muestras sangre para realizar el recuento células CD4/CD8, carga viral y genotipificación VIH. recabó información socioepidemiológica los participantes encuestas. Los resultados revelaron una frecuencia RT...
Abstract Objectives To describe the HIV treatment cascade and care continuum in regions of highest prevalence Peru. Methods An observational longitudinal study was carried out 14 tertiary hospitals These are main that administer antiretroviral (ART) represent approximately 95% reports HIV/AIDS cases Peru 2013. We included individuals older than 18 years newly diagnosed with from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2012. Medical records were reviewed until 2015. Results A total 2119 people living...