Estilos de vida en estudiantes del área de la salud de Bucaramanga

ABSTRACT: In this study, the lifestyles of 378 health care students from Bucaramanga city were examined. Four analytical dimensions were considered: exercise and physical activity; alcohol consumption; smoking and psychoactive substances use; and sexuality. The research concludes that consistent with previous studies the possession of knowledge, adequate health beliefs, and motivations towards healthy practices are insufficient for the adoption of healthy behaviors. A larger exploratory study that addresses the reasons for the inconsistencies between beliefs and motivations versus healthy practices is required.RESUMEN: En el presente estudio se evaluaron los estilos de vida de 378 estudiantes del área de la salud residentes en la ciudad de Bucaramanga. Se estudiaron cuatro dimensiones analíticas: ejercicio y actividad física; consumo de alcohol; consumo de cigarrillo y sustancias psicoactivas; y la sexualidad. La investigación concluyó que, acorde con estudios previos, la posesión de conocimiento no es suficiente para la adopción de conductas saludables, así como tampoco lo son el disponer de creencias adecuadas sobre la salud o de motivaciones consistentes frente a la práctica saludable. Se requiere un estudio explicativo de mayor envergadura que aborde las razones de las incongruencias entre las creencias y las motivaciones frente a las prácticas saludables.

Yatichiriru Yatichaña Aymara Aru Kamachi = Gramática pedagógica Aimara

Esta gramática, al igual que el manual de escritura (que incluye las orientaciones para el uso del alfabeto), permite a los y las docentes de EIB conocer más su lengua originaria, tener a mano normas de escritura consensuadas y avanzar en la construcción de estilos escritos que se vayan estandarizando por acción de los hablantes de esta lengua originaria. Todo esto es necesario para desarrollar la propuesta pedagógica de educación intercultural bilingüe y promover competencias comunicativas en la lengua originaria. Esta publicación fue elaborada por lingüistas expertos en el estudio de la gramática de esta lengua originaria y docentes bilingües que hablan y escriben competentemente en dicha lengua. Una primera versión acabada de esta gramática fue presentada a sabias y sabios, representantes de organizaciones indígenas, especialistas de educación intercultural bilingüe, para recoger sus sugerencias y observaciones que permitieron realizar la validación del material

Malaria vector species in Colombia: a review

Here we present a comprehensive review of the literature on the vectorial importance of the major Anopheles malaria vectors in Colombia. We provide basic information on the geographical distribution, altitudinal range, immature habitats, adult behaviour, feeding preferences and anthropophily, endophily and infectivity rates. We additionally review information on the life cycle, longevity and population fluctuation of Colombian Anopheles species. Emphasis was placed on the primary vectors that have been epidemiologically incriminated in malaria transmission: Anopheles darlingi, Anopheles albimanus and Anopheles nuneztovari. The role of a selection of local, regional or secondary vectors (e.g., Anopheles pseudopunctipennis and Anopheles neivai) is also discussed. We highlight the importance of combining biological, morphological and molecular data for the correct taxonomical determination of a given species, particularly for members of the species complexes. We likewise emphasise the importance of studying the bionomics of primary and secondary vectors along with an examination of the local conditions affecting the transmission of malaria. The presence and spread of the major vectors and the emergence of secondary species capable of transmitting human Plasmodia are of great interest. When selecting control measures, the anopheline diversity in the region must be considered. Variation in macroclimate conditions over a species' geographical range must be well understood and targeted to plan effective control measures based on the population dynamics of the local Anopheles species

Women's role in adapting to climate change and variability

Given that women are engaged in more climate-related change activities than what is recognized and valued in the community, this article highlights their important role in the adaptation and search for safer communities, which leads them to understand better the causes and consequences of changes in climatic conditions. It is concluded that women have important knowledge and skills for orienting the adaptation processes, a product of their roles in society (productive, reproductive and community); and the importance of gender equity in these processes is recognized. The relationship among climate change, climate variability and the accomplishment of the Millennium Development Goals is considered

Women’s Role in Adapting to Climate Change and Variability

Abstract. Given that women are engaged in more climaterelated change activities than what is recognized and valued in the community, this article highlights their important role in the adaptation and search for safer communities, which leads them to understand better the causes and consequences of changes in climatic conditions. It is concluded that women have important knowledge and skills for orienting the adaptation processes, a product of their roles in society (productive, reproductive and community); and the importance of gender equity in these processes is recognized. The relationship among climate change, climate variability and the accomplishment of the Millennium Development Goals is considered.