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Objective: The main objective of the study is to know the prevalence of different types of dating violence in young people, and as specific objectives: to analyze the association between violence, educational level, age and sex of the participants. Method: a quantitative, cross-sectional and correlational study were carried out in the May-December 2016 period. 432 students of both sexes from five educational institutions from Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, were evaluated through the CUVINO. Public and private institutions from middle and high school levels were considered. 53% of the participating sample was middle-school students, the remaining 47% high school students. Results: among the findings of the study, a positive low correlation between the age variable, and the different subtypes of violence was found. Significant differences regarding sex for almost all subtypes of violence were found. No significant differences in educational level between the different types of violence were found. Conclusion: the complexity of the phenomenon of violence in young couples, in relation with sociodemographic factors and its implications for future lines of research are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. To analyze the profile of care for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in health centers in border areas of Central America during 2007-2010. Materials and methods. Cross-sectional study in a sample of 3 357 patients. Doctors were trained and medicines, condoms and HIV testing (basic package of care [BPC]) were supplied. Sample was characterized according to sociodemographic variables. Factors associated with the probability of receiving the BPC were identified. Results. Sixty six percent were 25-59 years old, and 93.2% were women. The most frequently diagnosed syndrome was vaginal discharge associated with candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis and gonorrhea. Sixty six percent of prescriptions were adhered to the international recommendations. Only 10% received the complete BPC. The likelihood of receiving it was lower in women. Conclusions. It is not enough to increase service delivery capacity to change care practices. These are deeply rooted in the sociocultural context. Highlights gendered medical practices that adversely affect the profile of care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

At meetings and workshops with Wayúu communities and government officials from Colombia and Venezuela, after validating the analysis of the health situation and its determinants, the components of a binational health care model for the Wayúu people living on the border between the two countries were identified. Although both countries have made progress in intercultural health care, some aspects of their legislation and service organization still need to be strengthened to make the guaranteed right to health a reality. The allocation of new national resources--or the redistribution of current resources--should be ensured, as well as the management of international resources for conducting a short-term pilot project and implementing the model in the medium term. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. To describe and analyze, utilizing a case study approach, the U.S.-Mexico Border Diabetes Prevention and Control Project, a health research cooperation initiative incorporating the participation of federal, state, and local institutions of both countries. Methods. A model of equal representation, participation, consensus, and shared leadership was used, with the participation of more than 130 institutions. A sample of 4 020 people over 18 years of age was obtained by a random, multistage, stratified, clustered design. A questionnaire about diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) and health was applied. The statistical analysis took into account the design effect. Results. The prevalence of diagnosed DM2 was 14.9% (95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 12.5-17.6) and the prevalence of diagnosed DM2 adjusted by age was 19.5% (95% CI: 16.8-22.6) on the Mexican side of the border and 16.1% (IC95%: 13.5-19.2) on the U.S. border side. There were differences between the DM2 prevalence and risk factors along the border. Conclusions. The U.S.-Mexico Border Diabetes Prevention and Control Project allowed the border zone between the two countries to be considered, for the first time ever, as a unit for epidemiological research. A shared understanding among all participating institutions and entities of sociopolitical structures and procedures is required for effective border health cooperation initiatives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]