Publications by authors named "Juan Carlos Maza Reyes"
In Guatemala, adolescent health indicators are collected using the (SIA), a clinical survey developed by the Pan-American Health Organization. Recent analysis revealed significant gaps in data, limiting the ability of clinicians and policy makers to effectively address health disparities. Our objective was to explore adolescent health stakeholders' perceptions of the SIA.
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- Limited data on adolescent health in low-income countries, particularly in Guatemala, reveal key socioeconomic measures, risk behaviors, and health indicators among youth aged 10-24 from 2008 to 2014.
- A secondary data analysis of 2,831 participants showed low prevalence of chronic illness (16.6%) and psychological issues (16.8%), with most families experiencing some job stability and minimal housing instability.
- Indigenous youth reported higher rates of psychological problems and violence compared to their white counterparts, indicating a need for better health surveillance and analysis to address these disparities.