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.

Characteristics and needs of people living homeless in León (Nicaragua): Similarities and differences with other groups in severe social exclusion:

Abstract: The study examines various aspects (e.g. socio-demographic characteristics, access to economic resources, social support, chronicity and access to new technologies) in a sample of homeless people l...

Susceptibility of the Boll Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to Methyl Parathion in Nicaragua

Abstract: From 1982 through 1984, the relative toxicity of methyl parathion to various populations of the boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis grandis Boheman, from the Leon and Chinandega regions of Nicaragua, was assessed by topical application. The weevil populations at two locations exhibited a pattern of increasing susceptibility to methyl parathion as the cotton season progressed, with LC50’s ranging ca. 10-fold (0.14–1.52 μg per weevil and 0.09–0.79 μg per weevil, respectively). Early-season exposure of these populations to methyl parathion–treated trap crops may explain this seasonal pattern of response. These results differ from results of other regional studies with respect to magnitude of the LC50’s of methyl parathion and seasonal pattern of response. Nicaraguan populations of the boll weevil appear to be significantly more resistant to methyl parathion than other populations previously studied. Relatively resistant boll weevil populations may, in part, explain the historical tendency toward use of higher doses of methyl parathion for boll weevil control in Nicaragua compared with the southern United States.

Aceptación de tres líneas de fríjol (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) mejorado nutricionalmente por los consumidores nicaragüenses

Abstract: Objective: using sensory evaluation methods, assess acceptability and preference with respect to three nutritionally improved bean lines (Phaseolus vulgaris L.): (A) 187 SDCF 15488, (B) 194 SDCF 15488 and (C) MIB 395, as well as a local check, (D) INTA Rojo. Materials and methods: seventy six farmers, who grow and consume beans, from two departments in northern Nicaragua, participated. Two sensory evaluation methods were applied: acceptability (overall and by attribute) and preference. Results: there were no statistically significant differences in the scores assigned to overall acceptability or the smell, color, taste and texture attributes (p>0,05). For preference, there was no difference in the percentage of persons who preferred each of the four beans. Conclusions: among four beans, there was no difference in farmers' acceptability or preference, suggesting that nutritionally improved beans can be delivered to rural Nicaraguans; farmers in these regions should be informed of the agronomic characteristics of these beans.

Policonsumo simultâneo de drogas entre estudantes de graduação da área de ciências da saúde de uma universidade, León - Nicaragua

Abstract: As drogas constituem uma seria ameaca para a saude internacional. Este estudo teve como objetivo explorar o policonsumo simultâneo de drogas e suas consequencias legais e sociais entre estudantes de graduacao da area de ciencias da saude. Este estudo e de corte transversal com a participacao de 357 estudantes de graduacao da area da saude de uma universidade. 52,1% disseram ter usado substância psicoactiva alguma vez em sua vida e 42,6% tinham consumido nos ultimos 12 meses. Nos ultimo ano, 80,3% dos estudantes tinha consumido alcool, 34,2% tabaco, 5,9% drogas prescritas, 4,6% maconha, e 3,9% cocaina/crack. Em relacao ao consumo simultâneo nos ultimos 12 meses, foram alcool + tabaco + maconha (14,7%); e alcool + maconha, alcool + cocaina, e maconha + cocaina, todos com 8,8%. Fatores associados ao uso de drogas foram identificados. Sugere-se programas de prevencao e pesquisa adicional sobre o assunto.

Addressing the needs of Nicaraguan older adults living on the edge: A university-community partnership in international service-learning.

Abstract: Nicaragua is a very low-income country entering a period of rapid aging with limited geriatric training for health care professionals. To help build capacity and to enhance student learning, a shor...