LEÓN LARIOS , Fátima

There is ample evidence of the teratogenic effects of prenatal alcohol exposure, with long-term consequences throughout the entire life cycle. Nevertheless, research on risk perception of alcohol consumption among pregnant women is scarce. In order to analyze risk perception of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, a cross-sectional study was...

Fundamentos: Los instrumentos empleados para evaluar los conocimientos y prácticas en sexualidad son escasos. La mayor parte de la investigación hasta la fecha se ha realizado con población adolescente, pero no con jóvenes universitarios, que se encuentran también en una etapa de especial riesgo. El objetivo de este estudio fue diseñar y...

Background: The migratory flows in Spain have changed due to the arrival of a diverse migrant population. Among the new migrants the Latino collective predominate with more than half being women of childbearing age. There are no previous studies exploring breastfeeding experiences of migrants in a country where their mother tongue is spoken....

Background: Young people are a group of population with sexual risk-taking behaviors. Despite efforts to inform them it is common for them to adopt risk conducts during their stay at University. The aim of this research was to assess knowledge, attitudes and experiences on sexual health and contraceptives and factors related to risk behaviors...

Objetivo: Identificar los conocimientos, actitudes y experiencias profesionales de las matronas de atención primaria de salud de la provincia de Sevilla sobre mutilación genital femenina (MGF). Material y métodos: Estudio transversal descriptivo realizado con 80 matronas de atención primaria de salud que trabajan en los centros de salud de...

Justificación: Los procesos migratorios existentes en las sociedades contemporáneas visualizan pautas culturales diferentes y para las que los profesionales sanitarios pueden no tener competencia cultural para su abordaje. La Mutilación Genital Femenina es un problema emergente, minoritario, pero que no debería ser obviado. Objetivo: Explorar...

Tras la situación migratoria que está aconteciendo en Andalucía, es habitual encontrar en las consultas mujeres procedentes de países donde las prácticas tradicionales y culturales son diferentes. El creciente aumento demográfico de mujeres procedentes de países subsaharianos trae como consecuencia que, a pesar de que en nuestro país no...

According to the United Nations Population Fund, approximately every two minutes, a woman dies, totalling approximately 800 deaths per day for reasons related to a maternal causes. Therefore, within the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda, the goal is to reduce the global maternal mortality rate to less than 70 deaths per 100,000...

There are numerous recognized benefits of breastfeeding; however, sociocultural, individual, and environmental factors influence its initiation and continuation, sometimes leading to breastfeeding rates that are lower than recommended by international guidelines. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a group intervention...

Prenatal alcohol exposure can produce serious changes in neurodevelopment that last a lifetime, as well as a wide range of congenital abnormalities, and is the main non-hereditary, avoidable cause of intellectual disability in developed countries. It is therefore crucial to understand the determinants of alcohol consumption during pregnancy....

Aim The study explores the experiences of women with low-risk pregnancies and no complications who planned a home birth. Design A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire. Methods The questionnaire included socio-demographic, obstetric and perinatal variables. Birth satisfaction was evaluated via the Spanish version...

Postpartum depression is a significant health issue affecting both mothers and newborns during the postpartum period. Group support interventions during this period have proven effective in helping women cope with depression and improving breastfeeding rates. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a midwife-led breastfeeding support...

Background: The debate on the safety and outcomes of home versus hospital births highlights the need for evidence-based evaluations of these birthing settings, particularly in Catalonia where both options are available. Aim: To compare sociodemographic characteristics and maternal and neonatal outcomes between low-risk women opting for home...

Background Public patient involvement (PPI) generates knowledge about the health-illness process through the incorporation of people's experiences and priorities. The Babies Born Better (BBB) survey is a pan-European online questionnaire that can be used as a PPI tool for preliminary and consultative forms of citizens' involvement. The purpose...

Despite the multiple benefits of breastfeeding both for the mother and for the infant, during the first months there is a progressive decline in the number of mothers who continue breastfeeding, with most countries reporting lower than recommended figures. The objective of this review is to analyse the most effective group support practices for...

Objective: To explore the perceptions, beliefs and attitudes of women who opted for a home birth in Andalusia (Spain). Background: Home birth is currently an unusual choice among Spanish women. It is not an option covered by the Spanish National Health Service and women who opt for a home birth have to pay for an independent midwife. Design: A...

The emergency contraception pill (ECP) is a non-prescribed medication in Spain. However, there is not enough evidence of its use among young people to define sex education contents. The aims of this research were to describe the experiences of the use of the ECP in university students and analyze their knowledge, attitude, and awareness...

Pregnant women must maintain or acquire healthy habits during pregnancy to protect both their own health and their child's. Such habits include an adequate eating pattern along with good adherence to the intake of certain supplements, practice of moderate physical activity and avoiding the consumption of toxic products such as tobacco and...

Background: In 2003, the World Health Organization recommended exclusive breastfeeding (EB) during the newborn's first 6 months of life and, if possible, during the first 2 years. However, EB rates resist these recommendations. In developed countries, only 1 out of 3 babies is breastfed during its first 6 months of life, and great differences...

The prevalence of prenatal tobacco exposure remains high in many countries, particularly in southern Europe. The aims of this study were to estimate the prevalence of smoking among pregnant women in a southern Spanish city (Seville) and to identify the associated sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics. In a descriptive, cross-sectional...

Con el objetivo de explorar los factores socioculturales que determinan los hábitos alimentarios de niños menores de cinco años de una escuela inicial de Chachapoyas en Perú, realizamos un estudio cualitativo mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas a 18 padres y madres. Los factores determinantes de los hábitos alimenticios fueron: la...