Early interruption of breastfeeding. A qualitative study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to discover the personal experience and feelings of primiparous women who had to abandon breastfeeding (BF) before the expected time, as well as the causes of abandonment and the role of health professionals.

Method: A qualitative study through semi-structured interview was carried out. A purposive sampling by key informants was conducted, until saturation of the information was reached.

[Health literacy in patients with type 2 diabetes: A cross-sectional study using the HLS-EU-Q47 questionnaire].

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the level of health literacy of diabetic patients aged 50 to 75 years, from Ourense, Spain, as well as its relationship with the glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) concentration and cardiovascular risk of the patient.

Material And Methods: Cross-sectional study using a self-completed questionnaire. From a multi-stage sampling, urban, type 2 diabetic patients were randomly included.

[Dual antiplatelet therapy and haemoglobin level: An observational study].

Introduction: To determine the degree of association between dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) (clopidogrel plus acetylsalicylic acid) and haemoglobin (Hb) in clinical practice.

Material And Methods: A retrospective longitudinal analysis was conducted on all patients on DAPT for at least 6 months. The required sample size was 63 patients.

[Evolution of cardiovascular risk factors in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention].

Aim: Controlling cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) is important for the outcome of interventional practices (percutaneous coronary intervention [PCI]) in ischemic heart disease. The aim is to determine the evolution of the CVRF 6 months after the intervention and their relationship with new events.

Method: A descriptive study was conducted on a case series.

[Orofacial closure defects: cleft lip and palate. A literature review].

Orofacial clefts are a common problem that can lead to significant healthcare use and costs, as well as suffering on the part of the affected individuals and families. There are several theories explaining their origin, but some of the findings are inconsistent. The most accepted theories involve a major genetic basis that could be modified by the presence of external agents.