Prevalence of hypertension in adults living at altitude in Latin America and the Caribbean: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the prevalence of hypertension in populations living at altitude in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Methods: We conducted a systematic search from January 1, 2000 to January 10, 2023 in Web of Science (WoS)/Core Collection, WoS/Medline, WoS/Scielo, Scopus, PubMed and Embase databases. We included studies that assessed the prevalence of hypertension in altitude populations (>1500 m.

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus: A Scoping Review.

The aim of this scoping review was to determine the characteristics of studies evaluating fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), as well as its effects and safety as a therapeutic intervention for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We conducted a scoping review following the methodology of the Joanna Briggs Institute. We searched the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Medline until September 19, 2021.

[Validation of a questionnaire that measures perceptions of the role of community nursing professionals in Peru].

Objective: To develop a valid and reliable scale to measure the role of the nursing professional in the community (REFCO).

Design: Observational with cross-sectional and instrumental design. SITE: Populated centers and communities of the coast, highlands and jungle from Peru.