Universidad del Norte, Colombia

About: Universidad del Norte, Colombia is a education organization based out in Barranquilla, Colombia. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Context (language use). The organization has 3562 authors who have published 4355 publications receiving 37861 citations. The organization is also known as: University of the North, Colombia & Uninorte.

Autonomía profesional y riesgos de seguridad de los periodistas en Colombia

Abstract: This paper analyzes the relationship between professional autonomy and security risks of journalists in Colombia. A correlational-transversal research was conducted with a sample of 751 journalists who filled out the questionnaire “Worlds of Journalism Study”. The results show significant differences on the attacks received by the journalists depending on gender, news beat, region, news media, years of experience, capacity and educational level of journalists. Attacks on journalists correlates positively with the autonomy to publish and write news on governments, armed forces, criminal gangs and structural social problems (poverty, status of ethnic minorities, socioeconomic inequality, environmental damage) the latter being a predictor of high risk security.

Necesidades percibidas de salud por los migrantes desde Venezuela en el asentamiento de Villa Caracas – Barranquilla, 2018: reporte de caso en salud pública

Abstract: espanolIntroduccion: Actualmente existe un fenomeno inedito para Colombia de migracion masiva desde Venezuela que representa grandes retos para la sociedad y el sistema de salud colombiano. Barranquilla es uno de los principales municipios receptores en el norte del pais. En esta ciudad, los asentamientos de zonas marginadas estan siendo habitados por migrantes venezolanos y colombianos de retorno, a menudo en condiciones de alta vulnerabilidad ambiental y social. Objetivo: El presente estudio realiza una exploracion rapida de las necesidades sociales y en salud del asentamiento de Villa Caracas, usando una tecnica semi-cualitativa de listados libres para explorar los dominios culturales asociados a tales necesidades. Presentacion de caso: Villa Caracas, se encuentra en el Suroccidente de Barranquilla y se cree que la ocupan alrededor de unas 100 familias de venezolanos, sumados a los colombianos de retorno y nativos que nunca se re-ubicaron. Sus habitantes se encuentran en condiciones de vulnerabilidad, pero no se conocen cuales son las problematicas mas relevantes. Metodos: Se aplicaron 96 listados libres en habitantes de Villa Caracas, a cada sujeto se les interrogo el sexo, la edad, la ocupacion, la escolaridad y su estado migratorio. Se hicieron tres preguntas para los listados libres sobre: problemas del asentamiento, problemas de salud, y puntos donde reciben atencion en salud. Se calcularon los indices de relevancia de Smith (IRS) para cada dominio. Resultados: En total participaron 96 personas, de los cuales 33 fueron hombres. La edad promedio fue de 31,2 anos (SD: 9,6; Rango: 18-65). Del total de la muestra, un 82,3% fueron venezolanos, 8,3% colombianos de retorno y un 9,4% manifesto tener doble nacionalidad. Todos los venezolanos participantes se encontraban en condicion migratoria irregular. Se encontraron como principales necesidades sociales percibidas las siguientes: alcantarillado (Indice de relevancia de Smith (IRS): 0,38), agua potable (IRS: 0,31) y fluido electrico (IRS: 0,30). Por otro lado, con respecto a los problemas de salud, resaltaron: infeccion respiratoria aguda (IRS: 0,39) y fiebre no especificada (0,20). Todos los habitantes refirieron no ser atendidos por ser venezolanos. Conclusiones: La aproximacion permite destacar las condiciones de vulnerabilidad de los migrantes siendo un punto de partida para un diagnostico mas detallado que permita el desarrollo de planes de respuesta del nivel local. En particular, sobre el saneamiento ambiental como el principal problema del asentamiento que genera un riesgo potencial para la transmision de diversas enfermedades infecciosas. EnglishIntroduction: An unreported phenomenon currently exists in Colombia, namely, massive emigration from Venezuela that is presenting a great challenge for Colombia’s society and health system. Barranquilla is one of the principal recipient municipalities in northern Colombia. Venezuelan emigrants and returning Colombians are settling in this city’s marginal zones, frequently under highly vulnerable environmental and social conditions. Objective: The present study is a brief exploration of the social and health needs in the Villa Caracas settlement. It is based on a semi-qualitative technique using free lists to explore the cultural domains associated with these needs. Presentation of Case: Villa Caracas is in southwestern Barranquilla, where roughly 100 Venezuelan families are believed to reside, in addition to returning and native Colombians who never relocated. While the inhabitants live in vulnerable conditions, the most important problems are not known. Methods: A total of 96 free lists were administered to inhabitants in Villa Caracas. Each subject was asked their sex, age, occupation, schooling, and migration status. The free lists included three questions: problems with the settlement, health problems, and where they go for medical care. Smith’s salience index was calculated for each domain. Results: A total of 96 persons participated, 33 of which were men. The average age was 31.2 years (s.d. 9.6; range 18-65). Of the total sample, 82.3% were Venezuelan, 8.3% were returning Colombians, and 9.4% reported having dual nationality. All of the participating Venezuelans had an irregular migration status. The principal perceived social needs were: sewer systems (Smith´s salience Index (SSI): 0.38), drinking water (SSI: 0.31), and electricity (SSI: 0.30). With regard to health problems, those that stood out were acute respiratory infection (SSI: 0.39) and unspecified fever (SSI: 0.20). All of the inhabitants reported that they were not treated due to being Venezuelan. Conclusions: This approach made it possible to highlight the vulnerable conditions of the immigrants, serving as a starting point for a more in-depth diagnostic which will enable developing a local response plan, especially with regard to environmental sanitation since this was the principal problem in the settlement and it poses a potential risk for the transmission of various infectious diseases.

Spatiotemporal Heterogeneity in the Distribution of Chikungunya and Zika Virus Case Incidences during their 2014 to 2016 Epidemics in Barranquilla, Colombia.

Abstract: Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) and Zika virus (ZIKV) have recently emerged as globally important infections. This study aimed to explore the spatiotemporal heterogeneity in the occurrence of CHIKV and ZIKV outbreaks throughout the major international seaport city of Barranquilla, Colombia in 2014 and 2016 and the potential for clustering. Incidence data were fitted using multiple Bayesian Poisson models based on multiple explanatory variables as potential risk factors identified from other studies and options for random effects. A best fit model was used to analyse their case incidence risks and identify any risk factors during their epidemics. Neighbourhoods in the northern region were hotspots for both CHIKV and ZIKV outbreaks. Additional hotspots occurred in the southwestern and some eastern/southeastern areas during their outbreaks containing part of, or immediately adjacent to, the major circular city road with its import/export cargo warehouses and harbour area. Multivariate conditional autoregressive models strongly identified higher socioeconomic strata and living in a neighbourhood near a major road as risk factors for ZIKV case incidences. These findings will help to appropriately focus vector control efforts but also challenge the belief that these infections are driven by social vulnerability and merit further study both in Barranquilla and throughout the world’s tropical and subtropical regions.

Una revisión acerca de la sintomatología del abuso sexual infantil

Abstract: Childhood sexual abuse is an issue with great international impact and a high prevalence – according to WHO. At present, at least 150 million girls and 73 million boys have been victims of some kind of sexual abuse before having 18 years of age. This study, directed mainly towards the symptomatology of this issue, intends to present the state of the art about the subject in the period from 2004 to2010, additionally, valuable and current information is presented regarding risk factors, in order to provide a better understanding of the phenomenon. It is concluded that research shows the psychopathological diversity involved in the experience and that contradictions between studies can still be found, which indicates that the subject has not been sufficiently studied. Keywords : Childhood sexual abuse, review, symptomatology.

Síndrome de desgaste profesional en enfermeras/os del área metropolitana de Barranquilla

Abstract: Objetivo: Analizar el grado de desgaste profesional de las/os enfermeras/os que laboran en los area metropolitana de Barranquilla (Colombia). Material y Metodos: Se diseno un estudio descriptivo exploratorio con participacion voluntaria de 103 enfermeras/os, a quienes se los administro el Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), en el que se valoran el cansancio emocional, la despersonalizacion, los logros personales, variables sociodemograficas y laborales. Resultados: La edad media de los participantes era de 37,43 ± 9,18 anos y un 98,1 % eran mujeres. Tenian contrato indefinido 72,8% y los anos trabajados eran 8,83 (± 8,09). 60,2% de los participantes esta conforme con su salario. El 15,5% de las entrevistadas presento un grado elevado de Burnout para el cansancio emocional, el 16,5% para la despersonalizacion y 9,7% para la realizacion personal. La prevalencia del sindrome fue de 1,9%. Conclusiones: La presencia del sindrome de quemado en enfermeras/os en los area metropolitana de Barranquilla es relativamente baja en las tres categorias