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    EL CIGARRILLO ELECTRÓNICO COMO UN PROBLEMA EMERGENTE DE SALUD PÚBLICA EN ADOLESCENTES Y ADULTOS JÓVENES. REVISIÓN BIBLIOGRÁFICA
    (2025-06-16) Reinoso Espín, Paulina Abigaíl; Bustillos Ortiz, Alcides Alberto; Universidad Técnica de Ambato / Facultad de Ciencias de Salud / Carrera de Medicina
    Objective: To evaluate the impact of e-cigarette use on the health of adolescents and young people in order a comprehensive understanding of the risk factors and their associated consequences. Method: search in databases such as Pubmed, ScienceDirect and SciElo, published since 2020, obtaining 14 studies after screening. Results: The use of electronic cigarettes is very frequent and is not effective for adolescents and young people to quit smoking, but facilitates their evolution towards smoking. Conclusions: Adolescents and young people are unaware of the health risks associated with the use of electronic cigarettes and their erroneous perception that they are less harmful favors their popularity. It is crucial to implement educational programs in schools to correct these perceptions.
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    EL ACNÉ Y SU IMPACTO EN LA SALUD MENTAL DE LOS ADOLESCENTES
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Medicina, 2024-09-25) Lluglla Jinez, Jairo Elías; Jami Carrera, Jeanneth Elizabeth
    In Ecuador, 56% of individuals suffering from acne experience anxiety disorders, which is 1.7 times higher than the anxiety rate in people without acne. Adolescents, in many cases, face strong social pressure to fit in and be socially accepted by their peers. In this context, acne can become a source of concern as it may make teenagers feel that they do not meet prevailing beauty standards. In order to raise awareness about this issue and support interventions to improve the quality of life and psychological well-being of affected youth, this study aimed to examine the effects of acne on the mental health of teenagers. A systematic investigation was conducted using various databases. The study results demonstrated the significant emotional and physical effects that acne can have on those affected. Emotional consequences may manifest as a lower quality of life, physical and mental discomfort, and a potential hindrance to living life to the fullest. Teenagers with acne often suffer from anxiety and depression, which can have a serious negative impact on their academic performance, social interactions, quality of life, and self-esteem.
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    “Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas sobre salud sexual y reproductiva relacionadas al embarazo en adolescentes de 14 a 19 años que acuden al centro de salud n.2 de la ciudad de Ambato durante el período marzo - agosto 2014.”
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato - Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud - Carrera de Medicina, 2014-11-01) Herrera Lozada, Alexandra Elizabeth; Estenoz Álvarez, Maggy Dra.
    Objective: To determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices on sexual and reproductive health related to pregnancy in adolescents aged 14 to 19 who come to the health center N.2 Ambato city during the period March - August 2014. Design: Descriptive study, transversal. Method and material: A sample from a universe of 480 adolescent mothers between 14 and 19 who attended the outpatient gynecology and pediatrics at the Health Center N.2 Ambato city from March to August 2014 was determined based on the confidence level or 95% confidence (1.96 ) , accuracy = 3% , expected ratio = 5 % ( 0.05) that maximizes the sample size , which allowed us to know how many teenagers must study , the result was 240 teenage mothers were randomly selected without ethnic distinction to which they were surveyed through a questionnaire. Results: Adolescents Before Starting sexual life were reported Contraceptive Methods in 37% of cases and where they obtained information were in educational institutions in 70%, family 18%, internet 6%, health center 0 % the average age of first sexual intercourse was at 15.9 years due to curiosity, more in love , and in some cases are forced by the couple (try love) 5% did not use protection in 73% in its first sexual experience. 78 % know STIs, the most known and used condoms MAC is followed by the PAE. The main cause of teenage pregnancy is by not using contraceptives at 60%, followed by the lack of communication between partners 13 %, the failure of the methods 8%, 5% of family problems. The reaction of adolescent mothers from pregnancy was Rejected at 61%, 4% was Desire. The attitude of the family against pregnancy was negative 36 %, the attitude of the baby's parents recognized pregnancy and were responsible for 83 %, 11% experienced discrimination by their pregnant friends found her. Conclusions: The vast majority of teenage mothers has no knowledge of MAC and STIs and if reported claim that knowledge of contraception, and STIs are weak, cold , are not comprehensive , are not adapted to their needs , culture and therefore not are helping teens make good choices as protection during sex , nor have they contributed to the formation of responsible attitudes to sexual and reproductive health. The best-known method is the adolescent condom and PAE but not all young people use it correctly.