National Autonomous University of Nicaragua

About: National Autonomous University of Nicaragua is a education organization based out in Managua, Nicaragua. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Public health. The organization has 775 authors who have published 715 publications receiving 9791 citations.

Auditoria energética del estado actual de las luminarias que componen el alumbrado público en el área urbana del sector Oeste de la ciudad de Managua. Periodo de diciembre 2016 a enero 2017.

Abstract: La auditoria energetica es un servicio de asesoramiento que tiene por objeto el analisis de la situacion energetica de las instalaciones de alumbrado publico, con el fin de evaluar y determinar su eficiencia. Con la auditoria realizada se pretende obtener una vision preliminar del estado energetico del alumbrado publico en la parte occidental de la capital Managua, Nicaragua; y de este modo realizar propuestas de mejora que impliquen un importante ahorro energetico y economico. Como resultado de la auditoria se han obtenido una mala disposicion de las luminarias, falta de supervision y mantenimiento, y no se cuenta con una ley especifica en el pais. Este trabajo servira para guiar a los gestores de estas instalaciones en la toma de decisiones a la hora de acometer futuras reformas. Y que estas inversiones que potencialmente se realicen en este tipo de instalaciones cuenten con la calidad del servicio, la optimizacion energetica, el ahorro economico, y correctas politicas de control.

Patient Doses in Latin American Countries

Abstract: This paper discusses the results of patient doses evaluated in the following countries in Latin American Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Peru and Uruguay. The entrance air kerma values for PA/AP pediatric chest examinations and the average glandular dose in mammography projections are presented, as well as doses from CT procedures for pediatric and adult patients. The results of the PA/AP chest adult and pediatric procedures demonstrated a large variation of the exposure parameters used in the different countries of Latin America. Many were outside the recommend values of the European Commission. For chest pediatric examinations, the Ke values ranged from 0,01 to 0,16 mGy for the newborns and from 0,020 to 0,24 mGy for the infants. In mammography, the mean value of the average glandular dose was 2.28mGy, with a range of 0.5 to 6.42 mGy for the cranio-caudal projection; and 2.71 mGy, with a range of 0.55 to 10.65 mGy, for the medio-lateral-oblique projection. In CT, the Cw mean value for the head exam was approximately 25% higher for adults than for children. However in the other procedures, the Cw for adults was 3% lower than for children. The adult mean values of Cw and PKL for all procedures were lower than the DRL values recommended in the European guidelines

La cultural y el arte en el sistema educativo nicaragüense

Abstract: The present article narrates the foundation and development of arts education in Nicaragua, taking as a key point the creative and dynamic character of the different authors who have promoted the importance of the conception and cultural identity of this nation. It also describes the reasons that allowed for the incorporation of arts education in school curricula, from political and social ideologies to the needs of Nicaraguan arts culture. Another relevant aspect is the articulation of the educational subsystems according to the educational improvement in the formation of an innovative society and promoter of its cultural identity.

Intimate Partner Violence Among Women of Reproductive Age in Nicaragua: Results From a Nationwide Survey.

Abstract: This article aims to identify the factors associated with intimate partner violence (IPV) using data from the latest available nationwide survey in Nicaragua. A secondary analysis of the 2011-2012 Nicaraguan Demography and Health Survey (ENDESA 2011-2012) was conducted. A total of 12,605 women aged 15-49 years who had reported being married or united were included. IPV (yes/no) was defined as the outcome variable, and it was considered if a woman suffered verbal, psychological, physical, or sexual violence during the previous 12 months. Crude and adjusted odds ratios with 95% CI were calculated using a bivariate and multivariate logistic regression model. A p value <.05 was considered statistically significant and did not correct p values for multiple testing. The overall prevalence of IPV was 17.5%. Women living in urban setting (AOR: 1.51, 95% CI: 1.26-1.80), women who self-identify as native (AOR: 1.34, 95% CI: 1.34-1.61) or women who have a history of abuse as a child (AOR: 1.96, 95% CI: 1.69-2.27) were more likely to suffer IPV compared to their counterparts. Age was found to be a protective factor for IPV. Variables such as educational level and wealth index, do not report any association with IPV. Our findings shows that IPV in Nicaragua continues to be a frequent event. The results provide evidence of drivers for IPV at a national level. These findings are useful for the design of intervention policies and strategies for the prevention of IPV.